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LEGO 2008 / Racers / Power Racers Sets

In 2008, LEGO released 6 Racers Power Racers sets, all of these sets have been retired. For that year, the total price of all retail sets cost $120, today those sets are valued around $256, a growth of 113%.
Most valuable 2008 LEGO Racers Power Racers set
8490 Desert Hopper $90.48
Largest 2008 LEGO Racers Power Racers set
8496 Desert Hammer 510 pieces
Most owned 2008 Racers Power Racers set
8491 Ram Rod
6 sets

8490 Desert Hopper

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Power Racers
Year 2008
Pieces 92
Availability Retired
8490 LEGO Power Racers Desert Hopper
Retail $9.99
Value $90.48
Growth  +805.7%
Annual growth 9.8%

8491 Ram Rod

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Power Racers
Year 2008
Pieces 72
Availability Retired
8491 LEGO Power Racers Ram Rod
Retail $9.99
Value $26.75
Growth  +167.8%
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 $19.95
Growth  +99.7%
Annual growth 6.2%

8493 Red Ace

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Power Racers
Year 2008
Pieces 82
Availability Retired
8493 LEGO Power Racers Red Ace
Retail $9.99
Value $19.65
Growth  +96.7%
Annual growth 5.6%

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 $39.47
Growth  +31.6%
Annual growth 1.5%

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%

Year Pricing

Retail
$119.94   (for all 6 sets)
New/Sealed
Value
$255.81
Growth
+113.28%
Annual growth
+3.96%
Used
Value
$65.49

2008 Set Lifespans

The average lifespan of a 2008 Racers set is 11 months where 8496 Desert Hammer had the longest lifespan of 14 months.
Desert Hammer
Desert Hopper
Mud Hopper
Ram Rod
Red Ace
Ring of Fire
Average (11 months)
Lifespan in months
0
7
14

Community Stats

The following are the top 6 most owned 2008 Racers Power Racers sets by LEGO collectors.
#1Ram Rod
#2Desert Hopper
#3Red Ace
#4Mud Hopper
#5Ring of Fire
#6Desert Hammer

About LEGO 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.
2008 LEGO Sets
2008 celebrated two milestones: the 50th anniversary of the LEGO brick and the 30th anniversary of the minifigure. LEGO Cuusoo (later LEGO Ideas) launched in Japan, paving the way for fan-designed sets. Indiana Jones joined Star Wars as LEGO’s second Lucasfilm theme, and Speed Racer appeared briefly alongside it. In-house lines included Agents and the debut of LEGO Architecture, aimed at adult collectors. The Green Grocer (10185) further elevated the Modular Buildings line, confirming its status among LEGO’s most prestigious collections.