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8491 LEGO Power Racers Ram Rod
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8491 LEGO Power Racers Ram Rod
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LEGO 8491 Ram Rod is a Racers set from 2008 currently valued at $25 for new and sealed sets. Originally retailing for $9.99, the set has gained 147% in value since retiring in January 2009, with annual appreciation averaging 5.35%. On the used market, values range from $4 to $7 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Ram Rod since July 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 8491 Ram Rod is a Racers Power Racers set released in 2008, containing 72 pieces. It builds a purple car with a pull-back motor, along with a launch ramp and a gate for stunt play. The set can be combined with 8490 Desert Hopper to create a four-wheel-drive pull-back racer and an expanded ramp configuration.

A new and sealed Ram Rod is currently valued at around $25, with annual growth of 3.6% that is expected to level off to around 2.7% in the coming year. The average used price is $5 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 $25 within the next year. The set was available for 13 months, from December 2007 to January 2009.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) 8491 Racers Power Racers Ram Rod Manual Pullback Motor New Factory Sealed
BrickEconomy Choice
$19.99
(US) NEW LEGO 8491 Racers Power Ram Rod $19.99
-18.9%
(US) NEW LEGO 8491 Racers Power Ram Rod $22.00
-10.8%
(US) Racers 8491 Ram Rod NEW Ramp Purple Race Car Pull-Back Motor $24.99
+1.3%
(US) box has shelf wear from age $24.99
+1.3%
(US) Amazon listing for Ram Rod $25.89
+5.0%
(DE) Box has some damages $29.02
+17.7%

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends (number sold) of new/sealed 8491 Ram Rod.

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 $59.53
Growth  +19.1%
Annual growth 2.5%

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 $39.13
Growth  +30.5%
Annual growth 1.5%

8490 Desert Hopper

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Power Racers
Year 2008
Pieces 92
Availability Retired
8490 LEGO Power Racers Desert Hopper
Retail $9.99
Value $84.00
Growth  +740.8%
Annual growth 10.1%

8493 Red Ace

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Power Racers
Year 2008
Pieces 82
Availability Retired
8493 LEGO Power Racers Red Ace
Retail $9.99
Value $19.01
Growth  +90.3%
Annual growth 5.7%

8492 Mud Hopper

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Power Racers
Year 2008
Pieces 59
Availability Retired
8492 LEGO Power Racers Mud Hopper
Retail $9.99
Value $17.92
Growth  +79.4%
Annual growth 5.7%

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Ram Rod Reviews

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“This car is very nice, as it has cool decals, a powerful pull-back motor, and cool black wheels! The ramp has a "gate" which can be easily smashed through when jumping!”
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 Ram Rod set 8491 was released on December 7, 2007, retailing for $10, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $25, used ones can be found for $5.
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No warning sign keeps this hot rod Power Racer from jumping! Pull back, let go, and watch the Ram Rod speed up the ramp, through the blockade and into the air. Combine with #8490 Desert Hopper to make a 4-wheel-drive pull-back racer and ramp! Includes jump ramp, gate and racer with a pull-back motor! Measures 5" (13cm) long!
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