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8494 LEGO Power Racers Ring of Fire
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LEGO 8494 Ring of Fire is a Racers set valued at $39 for new and sealed sets, up 30% from an original retail price of $29.99. The set retired in September 2008 with annual appreciation averaging 1.51% since. Used copies are valued between $15 and $18 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Ring of Fire since June 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 8494 Ring of Fire is a Racers Power Racers set released in 2008, containing 268 pieces. The set builds a racing buggy, a power slammer launcher, a ramp, and a spinning “ring of fire” obstacle driven by a wind-up motor. The car features a pull-back function for alternate launching, allowing jumps through the rotating hoop.

A new and sealed Ring of Fire is currently valued at around $39, with annual growth of approximately 2%, which is lower than other Power Racers sets. The average used price is $15 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $40 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $36 to $45. The set was available for 9 months, from December 2007 to September 2008.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (CA) BrickLink store DonnellyFlips $32.19
-17.7%
(US) NEW LEGO RACERS 8494 - Ring of Fire
BrickEconomy Choice
$35.00
-10.6%
(US) 8494 Racers Ring of Fire NEW - SEALED - RETIRED $35.00
-10.6%
(US) Racers Ring of Fire - Set # 8494 - New In Sealed Box $38.49
-1.6%
(US) 8494 Racers Building Set RING OF FIRE NEW/SEALED $39.00
-0.3%
(US) NEW LEGO Racers Power Ring of Fire (8494) $39.99
+2.2%
(US) Racers Power Ring of Fire 8494 $40.00
+2.2%
(US) Amazon listing for Ring of Fire $41.09
+5.0%
(US) MISB. Brand New and Factory Sealed. Box in 9.5/10 Condition. A little shelf wear in t... $45.00
+15.0%
(DE) RACERS 8494 RINGS OF FIRE UNIQUE NEW & ORIGINAL PACKAGING $45.09
+15.2%
(DE) 8494 Racers Slammer $51.00
+30.3%
(US) Year 2008 Lego Power Racers 8494 - RING OF FIRE with Slammer & Ramp (268 Pcs) $54.99
+40.5%

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends (number sold) of new/sealed 8494 Ring of Fire.

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%

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%

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 $17.92
Growth  +79.4%
Annual growth 5.7%

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Ring of Fire Reviews

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“I found the wind-up motor for spinning the wheel a bit underwhelming. The wheels, tires, and body parts, along with the components used for the "slammer" and the wheel's base, are quite versatile for constructing robots.”
 

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 Ring of Fire set 8494 was released on December 7, 2007, retailing for $30, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $39, while used sets sell around $15.
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It's the ultimate Power Racers stunt show! Pound the power slammer to send the racing buggy up the ramp and through the 'blazing' Ring of Fire. Wind-up motor makes the ring really spin! Includes racer, power slammer, ramp and ring of fire! Use the slammer to race the car up the ramp! Pull the string to wind up the motor and make the ring really spin!
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