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8140 LEGO Power Racers Tow Trasher
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LEGO 8140 Tow Trasher is a Racers set valued at $43 for new and sealed sets, up 116% from an original retail price of $19.99. The set retired in November 2007 with annual appreciation averaging 2.40% since. Used copies are valued between $12 and $15 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Tow Trasher since September 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 8140 Tow Trasher is a Racers Power Racers set released in 2007, containing 182 pieces. The set builds a tow truck with a skull-themed hood, working tow hook, and a pull-back motor for high-speed runs. Play features include a pop-off hood and detachable side spoilers designed for crash action. It can combine with 8136 Fire Crusher or 8139 Night Blazer to create a larger monster racer.

A new and sealed Tow Trasher is currently valued at around $43, with annual growth of approximately 2%, which is lower than other Power Racers sets. The average used price is $12 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $44 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $37 to $45.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Racers 8140 Tow Trasher NEW Wrecker Truck Smash-Apart Pull-Back Motor
BrickEconomy Choice
$35.95
(US) BrickLink store BrickStation $37.37
-13.3%
(US) Racers 8140 Tow Trasher NEW Wrecker Truck Smash-Apart Pull-Back Motor $39.99
-7.2%
(US) Racers 8140 Tow Trasher NEW Wrecker Truck Smash-Apart Pull-Back Motor $40.25
-6.6%
(US) 8140 Racers Tow Trasher $44.99
+4.4%
(US) Amazon listing for Tow Trasher $45.24
+5.0%
(US) Racers 8140 Tow Trasher NEW Wrecker Truck Smash-Apart Pull-Back Motor Rare $49.99
+16.0%

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends (number sold) of new/sealed 8140 Tow Trasher.

Sets in Racers / Power Racers

8146 Nitro Muscle

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Power Racers
Year 2007
Pieces 598
Availability Retired
8146 LEGO Power Racers Nitro Muscle
Retail $49.99
Value $91.33
Growth  +82.7%
Annual growth 2.3%

8141 Off-Road Power

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Power Racers
Year 2007
Pieces 201
Availability Retired
8141 LEGO Power Racers Off-Road Power
Retail $19.99
Value $39.99
Growth  +100.1%
Annual growth 5.3%

8138 Phantom Crasher

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Power Racers
Year 2007
Pieces 85
Availability Retired
8138 LEGO Power Racers Phantom Crasher
Retail $9.99
Value $20.28
Growth  +103.0%
Annual growth 2.4%

8137

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Power Racers
Year 2007
Pieces 70
Availability Retired
8137 LEGO Power Racers
Retail $9.99
Value $19.68
Growth  +97.0%
Annual growth 3.5%

8139 Night Blazer

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Power Racers
Year 2007
Pieces 66
Availability Retired
8139 LEGO Power Racers Night Blazer
Retail $9.99
Value $18.61
Growth  +86.3%
Annual growth 3.7%

8136 Fire Crusher

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Power Racers
Year 2007
Pieces 65
Availability Retired
8136 LEGO Power Racers Fire Crusher
Retail $9.99
Value $32.40
Growth  +224.3%
Annual growth 4.9%

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Tow Trasher Reviews

47 reviews
4.7
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Brickset
“Overall this is a pretty cool set because of the functioning motor, wheels, and the parts like to sloped bricks, engine grill, wedge plate, hoses, and engine bricks. I just wish the set looked more like a tow truck.”
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BrickEconomy Expert Review
“Diving into this Technic tow truck set was exciting, particularly for its functional appeal and nostalgic design reminiscent of an '80s TV show vehicle. The specialized pieces, like the black sloped windshield parts and the dynamic crash mechanism where parts fly off upon impact, added unique touches. The Technic elements enhanced the build, and the aesthetic stickers tied it all together nicely.”
 

About Racers Power Racers

The LEGO Power Racers subtheme of LEGO Racers was introduced in 2005 and focused on TECHNIC and System vehicles with various functions such as pull-back motors, falling apart on impact, or slammers which propelled it forward. Power Racers was discontinued in 2010 and consisted of 35 sets in total.

Power Racers consists of 35 sets that ran from 2005 to 2010. As of today, 8649 Nitro Menace is the most valuable Power Racers set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $191.
Summary
Racers Power Racers Tow Trasher set 8140 was released on November 4, 2007, retailing for $20, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $43, while used sets sell around $12.
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The skull on the hood and the hook on the back are a warning that this is no ordinary tow truck! The mighty Tow Trasher is here to smash all comers and haul its beaten opponents off to the junkyard. With its pull-back motor and smash-apart action, the hood and side spoilers pop off on impact, then reset for the next crash! Combine with #8136 Fire Crusher or #8139 Night Blazer to make a monster racer vehicle! Features cool "crashing" function! Includes pull-back motor!
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