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8473 LEGO Drome Racers Nitro Race Team
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LEGO 8473 Nitro Race Team is a Racers set currently valued at $73 for new and sealed sets. Annual appreciation has averaged 4.00% since release. Used copies are valued between $48 and $62 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Nitro Race Team since June 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 8473 Nitro Race Team is a Racers Drome Racers set released in 2002, containing 510 pieces. It builds a transport truck with a deployable ramp and a hot rod, and the truck can be reconfigured into a racing machine. Alternate models include two different racers, one powered by a pull-back motor and one using a slammer launcher. The set also includes instructions for several additional Drome Racers vehicles.

A new and sealed Nitro Race Team is currently valued at around $73, with annual growth of approximately 3%, which is lower than other Drome Racers sets. The average used price is $51 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $76 within the next year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Amazon listing for Nitro Race Team $77.08
+5.0%
(US) Racers 8473 Nitro Race Team 2002 New
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$89.98
+22.6%
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For Sale (Used)

 (US) Used - set 8473 Racers - Nitro Race Team 2002 w/ instructions -READ DESCRIPTION
$48.00
--6.4%
(US) Used - Original used set, stored in ziplock bag with instructions (good cond. may hav... $49.99
(DE) Used - LEGO Racers Nitro Race Team / Set 8473 | Used
$51.91
(IT) Used - Complete,sticker applied,with instructions -a few pages detached from the stap... $52.64
(BG) Used - Perfect condition, all stickers present.With instruction and box. $57.68

Sets in Racers / Drome Racers

4588 Off-Road Race Track

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Drome Racers
Year 2002
Pieces 366
Availability Retired
4588 LEGO Drome Racers Off-Road Race Track
Retail $49.99
Value $78.08
Growth  +56.2%
Annual growth 2.2%

8472 Mud & Street Racer

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Drome Racers
Year 2002
Pieces 353
Availability Retired
8472 LEGO Drome Racers Mud & Street Racer
Retail $69.99
Value $85.43
Growth  +22.1%

8475 RC Race Buggy

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Drome Racers
Year 2002
Pieces 284
Availability Retired
8475 LEGO Drome Racers RC Race Buggy
Retail $129.99
Value $323.51
Growth  +148.9%
Annual growth 3.9%

4587 Duel Racers

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Drome Racers
Year 2002
Pieces / Minifigs 200 / 2
Availability Retired
4587 LEGO Drome Racers Duel Racers
Retail $39.99
Value $44.91
Growth  +12.3%

4586 Stunt Race Track

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Drome Racers
Year 2002
Pieces 168
Availability Retired
4586 LEGO Drome Racers Stunt Race Track
Retail $19.99
Value $61.33
Growth  +206.8%
Annual growth 3.4%

8470 Slammer G-Force

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Drome Racers
Year 2002
Pieces 148
Availability Retired
8470 LEGO Drome Racers Slammer G-Force
Retail $14.99
Value $42.89
Growth  +186.1%
Annual growth 2.6%

8469 Slammer Raptor

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Drome Racers
Year 2002
Pieces 144
Availability Retired
8469 LEGO Drome Racers Slammer Raptor
Retail $9.99
Value $47.91
Growth  +379.6%
Annual growth 4.7%

4589 RC Nitro Flash

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Drome Racers
Year 2002
Pieces / Minifigs 136 / 1
Availability Retired
4589 LEGO Drome Racers RC Nitro Flash
Retail $69.99
Value $82.31
Growth  +17.6%

8471 Nitro Burner

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Drome Racers
Year 2002
Pieces 119
Availability Retired
8471 LEGO Drome Racers Nitro Burner
Retail $19.99
Value $25.00
Growth  +25.1%
Annual growth 1.7%

8468 Power Crusher

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Drome Racers
Year 2002
Pieces 87
Availability Retired
8468 LEGO Drome Racers Power Crusher
Retail $7.99
Value $35.35
Growth  +342.4%
Annual growth 6.7%

4596 Storming Cobra

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Drome Racers
Year 2002
Pieces / Minifigs 75 / 1
Availability Retired
4596 LEGO Drome Racers Storming Cobra
Retail $9.99
Value $26.03
Growth  +160.6%
Annual growth 4.1%

4593 Zero Hurricane and Red Blizzard

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Drome Racers
Year 2002
Pieces / Minifigs 74 / 2
Availability Retired
4593 LEGO Drome Racers Zero Hurricane and Red Blizzard
Retail $6.99
Value $21.49
Growth  +207.4%
Annual growth 5.3%

4595 Zero Tornado & Hot Rock

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Drome Racers
Year 2002
Pieces / Minifigs 71 / 2
Availability Retired
4595 LEGO Drome Racers Zero Tornado & Hot Rock
Retail $9.99
Value $35.99
Growth  +260.3%
Annual growth 5.7%

4594 Maverick Sprinter and Hot Arrow

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Drome Racers
Year 2002
Pieces / Minifigs 66 / 2
Availability Retired
4594 LEGO Drome Racers Maverick Sprinter and Hot Arrow
Retail $6.99
Value $27.14
Growth  +288.3%
Annual growth 4.8%

4585 Nitro Pulverizer

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Drome Racers
Year 2002
Pieces / Minifigs 61 / 1
Availability Retired
4585 LEGO Drome Racers Nitro Pulverizer
Retail $9.99
Value $31.17
Growth  +212.0%
Annual growth 4.8%

4584 Hot Scorcher

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Drome Racers
Year 2002
Pieces / Minifigs 58 / 1
Availability Retired
4584 LEGO Drome Racers Hot Scorcher
Retail $9.99
Value $17.50
Growth  +75.2%
Annual growth 5.2%

4583 Maverick Storm

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Drome Racers
Year 2002
Pieces / Minifigs 31 / 1
Availability Retired
4583 LEGO Drome Racers Maverick Storm
Retail $3.99
Value $9.44
Growth  +136.6%
Annual growth 7.4%

4582 Red Bullet

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Drome Racers
Year 2002
Pieces / Minifigs 29 / 1
Availability Retired
4582 LEGO Drome Racers Red Bullet
Retail $3.99
Value $13.76
Growth  +244.9%
Annual growth 5.3%

4590 Flash Turbo

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Drome Racers
Year 2002
Pieces / Minifigs 28 / 1
Availability Retired
4590 LEGO Drome Racers Flash Turbo
Retail $3.99
Value $7.06
Growth  +76.9%
Annual growth 4.8%

4591 Star Strike

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Drome Racers
Year 2002
Pieces / Minifigs 28 / 1
Availability Retired
4591 LEGO Drome Racers Star Strike
Retail $3.99
Value $8.78
Growth  +120.1%
Annual growth 4.2%

4592 Red Monster

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Drome Racers
Year 2002
Pieces / Minifigs 25 / 1
Availability Retired
4592 LEGO Drome Racers Red Monster
Retail $3.99
Value $5.72
Growth  +43.4%
Annual growth 10.5%

4297 Lightning Streak

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Drome Racers
Year 2002
Pieces / Minifigs 19 / 1
Availability Retired
4297 LEGO Drome Racers Lightning Streak
promotional
Value $32.68
Annual growth 4.3%

4298 Blue Power

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Drome Racers
Year 2002
Pieces / Minifigs 19 / 1
Availability Retired
4298 LEGO Drome Racers Blue Power
promotional
Value $16.04
Annual growth 13.7%

4299 Nesquik Rabbit Racer

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Drome Racers
Year 2002
Pieces / Minifigs 18 / 1
Availability Retired
4299 LEGO Drome Racers Nesquik Rabbit Racer
promotional
Value $54.62
Annual growth 3.0%

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About Racers Drome Racers

The LEGO Drome Racers is a subtheme of LEGO Racers that ran from 2002 until it was discontinued in 2004. In addition the the LEGO set theme, a video came also called Drome Racers was released. The Drome Racers comprised of six teams, H.O.T., R.E.D., Nitro, Zero, Exo Force and Maverick. From LEGO's officla description: "146 km in diameter, with over 540 km of roads and seating for nearly 4 million spectators, the Drome is one of the largest man-made structures in the world and certainly the most amazing racing arena in human history."

Drome Racers consists of 53 sets that ran from 2002 to 2004. As of today, 8366 Supersonic RC is the most valuable Drome Racers set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $565.
Summary
Racers Drome Racers Nitro Race Team set 8473 was released in August 2002, retailing for $50, but has since been retired. New, unopened Nitro Race Team sets are valued at $73, while used sets can be found for $51 in good condition.
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Get your hot rod to the race track on time!
Load your hot rod onto the truck and you're off to the big race! Once you're there, just tip the ramp and your Racer is ready to go. Or use the wheels and motor from the hot rod to turn the truck into a racing machine! You can also rebuild this set into two Racers, one with a pull-back motor and one with a slammer for all-out racing action!
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