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LEGO Vicious Viper (8231-1)

The Vicious Viper (8231-1) is a LEGO Racers set that was released in January 2011 and retired in December 2011 with a shelf life of 11 months 30 days.

This LEGO set has 96 pieces and had a RRP of $12.99 (£9.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.14c (0.10p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 63.0% and now has a value of $21.17 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

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Minifigures

This set contains 0 minifigures.

Monthly sales

We have recorded 1 sales of the Vicious Viper set since Jun 24. 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: Vicious Viper

Theme: Racers

Sub Theme: Power Racers

Set number: 8231-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 14 years, 5 months

Pieces: 96

Minifigures: 0

Released:
US Flag Jan 1, 2011
UK Flag Jan 1, 2011
EU Flag Jan 1, 2011
Retired:
US Flag Dec 31, 2011
UK Flag Dec 31, 2011
EU Flag Dec 31, 2011

Shelf life: 1 year,

RRP:
US Flag $12.99
GB Flag £9.99
EU Flag -€
PPP:
US Flag 0.135c
GB Flag 0.104p
EU Flag -

Set value

Confidence: Low

Current value: $21.17

Increase from RRP: 63.0%

Yearly ROI: 4.4%

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Set colors

The Vicious Viper has 96 pieces and is ranked 7777 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.

The most common colour in this set is Black

The most common part in this set is Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth

Stats

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7777th biggest LEGO set ever made
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24th biggest LEGO Racers set
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8761st most valuable LEGO set
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16th most valuable LEGO Racers set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO Vicious Viper (8231-1) worth?

The LEGO Vicious Viper is currently worth $21.17 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $12.99.

How many pieces are in the LEGO Vicious Viper?

The LEGO Vicious Viper (8231-1) contains 96 pieces, making it the 7777th biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO Vicious Viper retired?

Yes, the LEGO Vicious Viper has been retired. It was retired in December 2011 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 Vicious Viper released?

The LEGO Vicious Viper (8231-1) was released in January 2011 as part of the Racers theme.

Is the LEGO Vicious Viper a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO Vicious Viper has increased in value by 63.0% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 4.4%.

Price data last updated: Jun 24

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