1. Sets
  2. Technic
8219 LEGO Technic Racer thumbnail image

8219 LEGO Technic Racer
Images 3
8219 LEGO Technic Racer
  • Racer thumbnail
  • Racer thumbnail
  • Racer thumbnail

LEGO 8219 Racer is a Technic set from 1998 valued at $70 for new and sealed sets, up 677% from an original retail price of $8.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 7.53% since release. On the used market, values range from $14 to $20 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Racer since January 2019. Medium accuracy
LEGO 8219 Racer is a Technic set released in 1998, containing 103 pieces. Also known as 8219 Go-Cart, it was marketed as a Tech Play starter set. The model features functional front-wheel steering operated by a wheel at the driver’s position, using a flexible rack with the then-new steering arms and brackets. It includes a single-cylinder engine linked to the solid rear axle built from a transparent engine element, and rides on four white 30.4x14 VR wheels and tires.

A new and sealed Racer is currently valued at around $70, with annual growth of 5.0% that is expected to level off to around 1.5% in the coming year. The average used price is $17 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $75 to $90. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $70 within the next year.
All regions

For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Racers: Brick Street Getaway 8211 (BRAND NEW SEALED)
BrickEconomy Choice
$75.00
(US) Racers: Brick Street Getaway (8211) $90.00
+28.9%
All regions

For Sale (Used)

 (NL) Used - 100% Complete set with instructions, no box. all items in good condition, some... $12.81
(US) Used - eBay listing for 8219 Racer $16.99
(UK) Used - No box or instructions $19.36

Sets in Technic

8483 CyberMaster

Theme Technic
Year 1998
Pieces / Figures 900 / 1
Availability Retired
8483 LEGO Technic CyberMaster
Retail $149.99
Value $356.85
Growth  +137.9%
Annual growth 3.0%

8462 Tow Truck

Theme Technic
Year 1998
Pieces 774
Availability Retired
8462 LEGO Technic Tow Truck
Retail $122.00
Value $373.74
Growth  +206.3%
Annual growth 3.5%

8428 Concept Car

Theme Technic
Year 1998
Pieces 471
Availability Retired
8428 LEGO Technic Concept Car
Retail $44.00
Value $94.00
Growth  +113.6%
Annual growth 1.9%

8432 Concept Car

Theme Technic
Year 1998
Pieces 471
Availability Retired
8432 LEGO Technic Concept Car
Retail $48.00
Value $113.52
Growth  +136.5%
Annual growth 3.1%

8417 Mag Wheel Master

Theme Technic
Year 1998
Pieces 317
Availability Retired
8417 LEGO Technic Mag Wheel Master
Retail $29.99
Value $107.51
Growth  +258.5%
Annual growth 2.8%

8248 Forklift

Theme Technic
Year 1998
Pieces / Figures 231 / 1
Availability Retired
8248 LEGO Technic Forklift
Retail $14.99
Value $80.00
Growth  +433.7%
Annual growth 4.4%

8226 Mud Masher

Theme Technic
Year 1998
Pieces 127
Availability Retired
8226 LEGO Technic Mud Masher
Retail $12.99
Value $23.45
Growth  +80.5%
Annual growth 1.9%

8213 Spy Runner

Theme Technic
Year 1998
Pieces 98
Availability Retired
8213 LEGO Technic Spy Runner
Retail $9.99
Value $33.31
Growth  +233.4%
Annual growth 5.4%

3054 Motorcycle

Theme Technic
Year 1998
Pieces 30
Availability Retired
3054 LEGO Technic Motorcycle
Retail $3.99
Value $16.22
Growth  +306.5%
Annual growth 3.7%

2544 Motorcycle

Theme Technic
Year 1998
Pieces 27
Availability Retired
2544 LEGO Technic Motorcycle
Retail $1.50
Value $10.00
Growth  +566.7%
Annual growth 5.2%

My Collection

Racer Reviews

31 reviews
4.8
Collectors
Investors
The Lego Car Blog
“This is definitely one of the better efforts from that year… At 103 pieces it's still small and cheap, it looks good and, despite using the same steering rack piece as its predecessor, it feels sturdier thanks to a little extra support. Its longish wheelbase, slow steering... More and soft, grippy tyres curtail the oversteer fun somewhat, but it'll do it on a smooth surface. Its engine runs at 3x wheel speed and provides a chattery soundtrack.”
Full review at www.thelegocarblog.com
Technicopedia
“he 8219 go kart, released in 1998, is quite an accurate representation of a real go kart. The wheel base is almost square, and the tires are wide and smooth. The center of gravity is low, and a single cylinder engine is rear mounted to a solid drive axle with a tune pipe... More for exhaust. It even has a single rear brake disc. The steering uses the flexible rack assembly. Although the model is scaled for a Technic figure, the set does not come with one.”
Full review at www.technicopedia.com

About Technic

TECHNIC is one of The LEGO Company's main lines based on creating detailed model machines and mechanical toys with specialized beams, axles, gears and connectors and primarily designed for older children and adults. The theme was first introduced as the Expert Builder series in 1977, but was officially renamed as TECHNIC in 1984. TECHNIC is still an active theme, and is one of the longest running themes in LEGO history. While most TECHNIC sets are vehicles that use pieces to mimic real vehicles, such as engine pieces, suspension, pneumatic, and transmission pieces, the TECHNIC parts have been used by various other System themes as well as LEGO Mindstorms.
Read more