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LEGO Flexible Rails (7499-1)

The Flexible Rails (7499-1) is a LEGO City set that was released in December 2010 and retired in July 2018 with a shelf life of 7 years and 6 months 12 days.

This LEGO set has 24 pieces and had a RRP of $19.99 (£15.99 / 17.99€) which equates to a price per piece of 0.83c (0.67p / 0.75€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 24.0% and now has a value of $24.79 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Month Avg Price Sales
Dec 21 $29.84 4
Jan 22 $35.11 3
Feb 22 $29.84 4
Mar 22 $35.11 5
Apr 22 $29.84 1
May 22 $24.58 3
Jun 22 $28.09 0
Jul 22 $29.84 1
Aug 22 $29.84 0
Sep 22 $29.84 13
Oct 22 $21.07 1
Nov 22 $26.33 5
Dec 22 $31.60 11
Jan 23 $31.60 0
Feb 23 $31.60 1
Mar 23 $52.66 4
Apr 23 $35.11 2
May 23 $35.11 0
Jun 23 $35.11 6
Jul 23 $36.86 2
Aug 23 $52.66 1
Sep 23 $61.44 1
Oct 23 $45.64 4
Nov 23 $36.86 0
Dec 23 $29.84 6
Jan 24 $28.09 6
Feb 24 $29.84 10
Mar 24 $28.09 3
Apr 24 $36.86 10
May 24 $38.62 0
Jun 24 $40.38 0
Jul 24 $42.13 0
Aug 24 $40.38 1
Sep 24 $52.66 1
Oct 24 $26.33 1
Nov 24 $33.35 30
Dec 24 $40.38 1
Jan 25 $28.09 3
Feb 25 $22.82 3
Mar 25 $33.35 1
Apr 25 $35.11 1
May 25 $43.89 3
Jun 25 $26.33 2
Jul 25 $28.09 0
Aug 25 $29.84 0
Sep 25 $31.60 0
Oct 25 $29.84 4
Nov 25 $31.60 0
Dec 25 $33.35 3
Jan 26 $26.33 0
Feb 26 $19.31 18
Mar 26 $52.66 1

Minifigures

This set contains 0 minifigures.

Monthly sales

We have recorded 180 sales of the Flexible Rails set since Dec 21. The chart below shows the number of recorded sales per month, which can help indicate the popularity and availability of this set on the secondary market.

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Set details

Name: Flexible Rails

Theme: City

Sub Theme: Trains

Set number: 7499-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 7 years, 9 months

Pieces: 24

Minifigures: 0

Released:
US Flag Dec 25, 2010
UK Flag Dec 28, 2010
CA Flag May 31, 2011
EU Flag Jan 14, 2015
Retired:
US Flag Jul 7, 2018
UK Flag Jun 28, 2018
CA Flag Jul 7, 2018
EU Flag Jun 29, 2018

Shelf life: 7 years, 8 months

RRP:
US Flag $19.99
GB Flag £15.99
EU Flag 17.99€
PPP:
US Flag 0.833c
GB Flag 0.666p
EU Flag 0.750€

Set value

Confidence: High

Current value: $24.79

Increase from RRP: 24.0%

Yearly ROI: 3.1%

Where to buy

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Set colors

The Flexible Rails has 24 pieces and is ranked 13337 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.

The most common colour in this set is Dark Bluish Gray

The most common part in this set is Train, Track Plastic (RC Trains) Flexible Segment

Stats

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13337th biggest LEGO set ever made
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311th biggest LEGO City set
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8290th most valuable LEGO set
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173rd most valuable LEGO City set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO Flexible Rails (7499-1) worth?

The LEGO Flexible Rails is currently worth $24.79 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $19.99.

How many pieces are in the LEGO Flexible Rails?

The LEGO Flexible Rails (7499-1) contains 24 pieces, making it the 13337th biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO Flexible Rails retired?

Yes, the LEGO Flexible Rails has been retired. It was retired in July 2018 and is no longer available from LEGO directly. You can find it on the secondary market through sites like BrickLink and eBay.

When was the LEGO Flexible Rails released?

The LEGO Flexible Rails (7499-1) was released in December 2010 as part of the City theme.

Is the LEGO Flexible Rails a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO Flexible Rails has increased in value by 24.0% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 3.1%.

Price data last updated: Mar 26

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