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LEGO Fire Blaster (8188-1)

The Fire Blaster (8188-1) is a LEGO Power Miners set that was released in December 2009 and retired in December 2010 with a shelf life of 1 year 27 days.

This LEGO set has 68 pieces and had a RRP of $9.99 (£6.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.15c (0.10p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 873.4% and now has a value of $97.24 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Month Avg Price Sales
Jan 22 $52.57 1
Feb 22 $61.33 0
Mar 22 $70.09 0
Apr 22 $78.85 0
May 22 $85.86 1
Jun 22 $87.61 0
Jul 22 $89.36 0
Aug 22 $91.11 0
Sep 22 $92.87 0
Oct 22 $91.11 1
Nov 22 $64.83 0
Dec 22 $40.30 1
Jan 23 $38.55 0
Feb 23 $36.80 0
Mar 23 $35.04 0
Apr 23 $33.29 1
May 23 $38.55 0
Jun 23 $42.05 1
Jul 23 $49.06 0
Aug 23 $56.07 0
Sep 23 $63.08 1
Oct 23 $56.07 1
Nov 23 $54.32 0
Dec 23 $52.57 0
Jan 24 $50.81 0
Feb 24 $49.06 0
Mar 24 $50.81 3
Apr 24 $52.57 0
May 24 $52.57 1
Jun 24 $54.32 0
Jul 24 $56.07 0
Aug 24 $57.82 0
Sep 24 $59.57 0
Oct 24 $61.33 0
Nov 24 $61.33 3
Dec 24 $82.35 2
Jan 25 $75.34 0
Feb 25 $68.34 0
Mar 25 $63.08 1
Apr 25 $68.34 1
May 25 $91.11 1
Jun 25 $103.38 1
Jul 25 $106.88 0
Aug 25 $110.39 0
Sep 25 $113.89 0
Oct 25 $117.40 0
Nov 25 $120.90 0
Dec 25 $124.40 0
Jan 26 $127.91 0
Feb 26 $127.91 1

Minifigures

This set contains 2 minifigures with a combined value of $15.11. All of the minifigures in this set are exclusive, meaning they don't appear in any other LEGO sets.

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Monthly sales

We have recorded 22 sales of the Fire Blaster set since Jan 22. 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.

Value breakdown

The current value of Fire Blaster is $97.24

The 2 minifigures in this set make up 16% of the total set value.

The Rock Monster - Combustix (Trans-Yellow) minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 8% of the set value .

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Set details

Name: Fire Blaster

Theme: Power Miners

Set number: 8188-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 15 years, 4 months

Pieces: 68

Minifigures: 2

Released:
US Flag Dec 4, 2009
UK Flag Dec 31, 2009
CA Flag Sep 24, 2010
Retired:
US Flag Dec 31, 2010
UK Flag Dec 31, 2010
CA Flag Dec 31, 2010
EU Flag Dec 31, 2010

Shelf life: 1 year, 1 month

RRP:
US Flag $9.99
GB Flag £6.99
EU Flag -€
PPP:
US Flag 0.147c
GB Flag 0.103p
EU Flag -

Set value

Confidence: Medium

Current value: $97.24

Increase from RRP: 873.4%

Yearly ROI: 57.0%

Where to buy

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Minifigures

Most expensive:
Rock Monster - Combustix (Trans-Yellow)
Least expensive:
Power Miner - Rex, Gray Outfit
% of set value:
16%

Set colors

The Fire Blaster has 68 pieces and is ranked 8990 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.

The most common colour in this set is Light Bluish Gray

The most common part in this set is Plate, Round 1 x 1

Stats

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8990th biggest LEGO set ever made
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15th biggest LEGO Power Miners set
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4155th most valuable LEGO set
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14th most valuable LEGO Power Miners set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO Fire Blaster (8188-1) worth?

The LEGO Fire Blaster is currently worth $97.24 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $9.99.

How many pieces are in the LEGO Fire Blaster?

The LEGO Fire Blaster (8188-1) contains 68 pieces, making it the 8990th biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO Fire Blaster retired?

Yes, the LEGO Fire Blaster has been retired. It was retired in December 2010 and is no longer available from LEGO directly. You can find it on the secondary market through sites like BrickLink and eBay.

How many minifigures are in the LEGO Fire Blaster?

The LEGO Fire Blaster contains 2 minifigures, 2 of which are exclusive to this set. The minifigures include: Rock Monster - Combustix (Trans-Yellow), Power Miner - Rex, Gray Outfit.

When was the LEGO Fire Blaster released?

The LEGO Fire Blaster (8188-1) was released in December 2009 as part of the Power Miners theme.

Is the LEGO Fire Blaster a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO Fire Blaster has increased in value by 873.4% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 57.0%.

Price data last updated: Feb 26

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