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8496 LEGO Power Racers Desert Hammer
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LEGO 8496 Desert Hammer is a Racers set valued at $60 for new and sealed sets, up 19% from an original retail price of $49.99. The set retired in July 2009 with annual appreciation averaging 2.55% since. Used copies are valued between $25 and $30 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $59 and $89.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Desert Hammer since June 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 8496 Desert Hammer is a Racers Power Racers set released in 2008, containing 510 pieces. The set centers on two stunt racers, including one with a pull-back motor and another used with a slammer launcher. Its main obstacle course features ramps and a wild western-themed ring with a swinging hammer pendulum that the racers are designed to jump through. The play functions focus on launching the vehicles up the ramp and timing their pass through the ring while avoiding the moving hammer.

A new and sealed Desert Hammer is currently valued at around $60, with annual growth of approximately 3%, which is lower than other Power Racers sets. The average used price is $25 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $61 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $57 to $99. The set was available for 14 months, from May 2008 to July 2009.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) - New. MISB. - Box in good condition. No price stickers. Toys R Us security device ne... $52.00
-12.6%
(US) Racers Desert Hammer 8496
BrickEconomy Choice
$56.55
-5.0%
(US) BrickLink store Active Builders $88.00
+47.8%
(DE) Racers 8496 Desert Hammer New Sealed Box Complete Set $90.46
+52.0%
(IT) 8496 - Desert Hammer $104.93
+76.3%
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For Sale (Used)

 (US) Used - eBay listing for 8496 Desert Hammer $22.63
(UK) Used - No instructions or box but complete in good condition All stickers applied in... $22.86

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

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Sale Trends

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Year 2008
Pieces 268
Availability Retired
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Retail $29.99
Value $39.13
Growth  +30.5%
Annual growth 1.5%

8490 Desert Hopper

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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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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 Desert Hammer set 8496 was released on May 26, 2008, retailing for $50, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $60, while used sets sell around $25.
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It's the ultimate desert showdown! Use the pull-back motor and power slammer launcher to send these two tough Power Racers blazing up the ramp and hurtling through the wild Western ring with swinging hammer pendulum. In this match of speed and timing, who will win…and who will get smashed down? Includes 2 racers, ramps, ring with swinging pendulum, and slammer! Use the pull-back motor and slammer to send the racer up the ramp! Jump the racers through the ring! Try not to crash into the swinging hammer pendulum!
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