Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Desert Hopper since May 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 8490 Desert Hopper was a 92 piece Racers set released in 2008. It includes a yellow car with a pullback motor, a large ramp with a gate. It was retired in December 2008 with a lifespan of 12 months. The current value for a new and sealed Desert Hopper is estimated at $81 with an average yearly gain of about 8% which is higher than other Power Racers sets. On the open market, a used set will fetch in the range of between $6 and $10 depending on the condition.

For Sale (New/Sealed)

(US) Racers Power Desert Hopper (8490)
BrickEconomy Choice
$59.00
(US) 8490 Racers Desert Hopper (Lego Racers Dessert, Hopper)
$90.57
+11.6%

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends (number sold) of new/sealed 8490 Desert Hopper.

Sets in Racers / Power Racers

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Power Racers
Year 2008
Pieces 510
Availability Retired
8496 LEGO Power Racers Desert Hammer
Retail $49.99
Value $57.68
Growth  15.4%
Annual growth 2.1%
Theme / Subtheme Racers / Power Racers
Year 2008
Pieces 268
Availability Retired
8494 LEGO Power Racers Ring of Fire
Retail $29.99
Value $44.07
Growth  46.9%
Annual growth 2.2%
Theme / Subtheme Racers / Power Racers
Year 2008
Pieces 82
Availability Retired
8493 LEGO Power Racers Red Ace
Retail $9.99
Value $16.42
Growth  64.4%
Annual growth 4.7%
Theme / Subtheme Racers / Power Racers
Year 2008
Pieces 72
Availability Retired
8491 LEGO Power Racers Ram Rod
Retail $9.99
Value $26.25
Growth  162.8%
Annual growth 4.5%
Theme / Subtheme Racers / Power Racers
Year 2008
Pieces 59
Availability Retired
8492 LEGO Power Racers Mud Hopper
Retail $9.99
Value $28.40
Growth  184.3%
Annual growth 5.2%
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Desert jumping power!
This desert buggy Power Racer with pull-back motor is ready to jump, and it even comes with its own kangaroo-crossing ramp to get airborne! Can you make the Desert Hopper jump further than your friends? Combine with #8491 Ram Rod to make a 4-wheel-drive pull-back racer and ramp! Includes jump ramp, gate and racer with a pull-back motor! Desert Hopper is 5" (13cm) long!
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