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8146 LEGO Power Racers Nitro Muscle
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LEGO 8146 Nitro Muscle is a Racers set from 2007 currently valued at $85 for new and sealed sets. Originally retailing for $49.99, the set has gained 70% in value since retiring in September 2008, with annual appreciation averaging 2.24%. On the used market, values range from $80 to $108 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Nitro Muscle since June 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 8146 Nitro Muscle is a Racers Power Racers set released in 2007, containing 598 pieces. The set builds a large muscle-style street car with oversized rear wheels, a prominent exposed engine, metallic detailing, and a custom interior. Its body panels flip open to reveal the interior, and a control wheel at the back steers the front tires. The model was part of the original Power Racers lineup, which focused on stylized road and drag-inspired vehicles rather than licensed cars.

A new and sealed Nitro Muscle is currently valued at around $85, with annual growth of approximately 2%, which is lower than other Power Racers sets. The average used price is $82 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $97 to $125. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $87 within the next year. The set was available for 11 months, from October 2007 to September 2008.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) *** Best US listing for Nitro Muscle ***
BrickEconomy Choice
$99.95
(DE) BrickLink store BRUNOS-BRICK-DEPOT%%% $77.98
-8.4%
(US) Brand new in sealed box - minor shelf wearAll LEGO come from a non-smoking and pet fr... $79.95
-6.1%
(DK) Misb no wear on box $85.41
+0.4%
(US) Amazon listing for Nitro Muscle $89.36
+5.0%
(US) This set is Brand New and Sealed. We are the original owner and bought it new off the... $92.00
+8.1%
(US) brand new sealed LEGO #8146 race car - retired $99.95
+17.5%
(DK) GREAT CONDITION $107.94
+26.8%
(US) brand new sealed LEGO #8146 race car - retired $124.95
+46.8%

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends (number sold) of new/sealed 8146 Nitro Muscle.

Sets in Racers / Power Racers

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 $25.04
Growth  +25.3%
Annual growth 3.9%

8140 Tow Trasher

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Power Racers
Year 2007
Pieces 182
Availability Retired
8140 LEGO Power Racers Tow Trasher
Retail $19.99
Value $24.91
Growth  +24.6%
Annual growth 1.4%

8138 Phantom Crasher

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Power Racers
Year 2007
Pieces 85
Availability Retired
8138 LEGO Power Racers Phantom Crasher
Retail $9.99
Value $27.70
Growth  +177.3%
Annual growth 3.1%

8137

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Power Racers
Year 2007
Pieces 70
Availability Retired
8137 LEGO Power Racers
Retail $9.99
Value $19.15
Growth  +91.7%
Annual growth 3.6%

8139 Night Blazer

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Power Racers
Year 2007
Pieces 66
Availability Retired
8139 LEGO Power Racers Night Blazer
Retail $9.99
Value $18.95
Growth  +89.7%
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 $30.98
Growth  +210.1%
Annual growth 4.8%

My Collection

Nitro Muscle Reviews

50 reviews
4.7
Collectors
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Technic-Dialog
“It’s a very nice model. Unfortunately, it has few functions, but that’s normal with Racers. I quite like the appearance. However, the N20 sticker doesn’t want to stick properly. Other than that, constructing it is fun.”
Full review at technic-dialog.de
Brickset
That one car that looks like a car on Street Outlaws — “Despite the set is a technic set with the racers logo on it, it can make a great addition to any car lover's Lego car collection.”
Full review at brickset.com

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 $184.
Summary
Racers Power Racers Nitro Muscle set 8146 was released on October 24, 2007, retailing for $50, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $85, used ones can be found for $82.
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With its oversized rear wheels, custom interior and massive engine, this tough street car with metallic detailing is ready to burn tracks down the street!* Flip open the body to reveal the interior!* Wheel in the back turns the front tires!* Comes with metallic decals!* Model is over 15" (38 cm) long!
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