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8490 LEGO Power Racers Desert Hopper
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8490 LEGO Power Racers Desert Hopper
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LEGO 8490 Desert Hopper is a Racers set valued at $84 for new and sealed sets, up 741% from an original retail price of $9.99. The set retired in December 2008 with annual appreciation averaging 10.14% since. Used copies are valued between $8 and $10 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Desert Hopper since August 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 8490 Desert Hopper is a Racers Power Racers set released in 2008, containing 92 pieces. It features a yellow pull-back vehicle and a buildable ramp with a gate for stunt launches. The model uses a pull-back motor for rapid starts, and it can be combined with 8491 Ram Rod to create a four-wheel-drive pull-back racer.

A new and sealed Desert Hopper is currently valued at around $84, with annual growth of 6.8% that is expected to level off to around 3.6% in the coming year. The average used price is $8 for those in good overall condition. Recent market trends show a period of price correction, with values declining over the past year. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $86 within the next year. The set was available for 12 months, from December 2007 to December 2008.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (KR) Racers - Desert Hopper - 8490 - New Sealed $84.00
(US) Amazon listing for Desert Hopper $88.20
+5.0%
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For Sale (Used)

 (DE) Used - - 100% complete in excellent condition (like new), stickers are all applied an... $7.72
(IT) Used - RACERS 8490 DESERT HOPPER booklet only INSTRUCTIONS
$8.24
--0.7%

Sale Trends

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

Sets in Racers / Power Racers

8496 Desert Hammer

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Power Racers
Year 2008
Pieces 510
Availability Retired
8496 LEGO Power Racers Desert Hammer
Retail $49.99
Value $59.51
Growth  +19.0%
Annual growth 2.0%

8494 Ring of Fire

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Power Racers
Year 2008
Pieces 268
Availability Retired
8494 LEGO Power Racers Ring of Fire
Retail $29.99
Value $35.00
Growth  +16.7%

8493 Red Ace

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Power Racers
Year 2008
Pieces 82
Availability Retired
8493 LEGO Power Racers Red Ace
Retail $9.99
Value $17.13
Growth  +71.5%
Annual growth 5.4%

8491 Ram Rod

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Power Racers
Year 2008
Pieces 72
Availability Retired
8491 LEGO Power Racers Ram Rod
Retail $9.99
Value $24.66
Growth  +146.8%
Annual growth 5.3%

8492 Mud Hopper

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Power Racers
Year 2008
Pieces 59
Availability Retired
8492 LEGO Power Racers Mud Hopper
Retail $9.99
Value $18.33
Growth  +83.5%
Annual growth 5.8%

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Desert Hopper Reviews

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“It excels as a racer with notable features like large wheels, distinctive yellow side panels, a prominent rear fin, a well-designed driver's cockpit, vibrant yellow bricks, transparent lights, dark red studs, and integrated vents, enhancing its aesthetic appeal and performance. The only drawback noted is the use of stickers.”
 

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 Desert Hopper set 8490 was released on December 7, 2007, retailing for $10, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $84, while used sets sell around $8.
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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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