LEGO Desert Racer (8359-1)
The Desert Racer (8359-1) is a LEGO Racers set that was released in January 2003 and retired in December 2004 with a shelf life of 1 year and 11 months 30 days.
This LEGO set has 27 pieces and had a RRP of $3.99 (£2.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.15c (0.11p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 122.7% and now has a value of $8.88 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.
Price over time
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| Month | Avg Price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 22 | $8.87 | 1 |
| Mar 22 | $8.87 | 0 |
| Apr 22 | $8.87 | 0 |
| May 22 | $8.87 | 0 |
| Jun 22 | $8.87 | 0 |
| Jul 22 | $8.87 | 0 |
| Aug 22 | $10.65 | 1 |
| Sep 22 | $10.65 | 0 |
| Oct 22 | $10.65 | 0 |
| Nov 22 | $10.65 | 0 |
| Dec 22 | $10.65 | 0 |
| Jan 23 | $10.65 | 0 |
| Feb 23 | $14.19 | 1 |
| Mar 23 | $14.19 | 0 |
| Apr 23 | $14.19 | 0 |
| May 23 | $14.19 | 0 |
| Jun 23 | $14.19 | 0 |
| Jul 23 | $14.19 | 0 |
| Aug 23 | $14.19 | 0 |
| Sep 23 | $14.19 | 0 |
| Oct 23 | $14.19 | 0 |
| Nov 23 | $14.19 | 0 |
| Dec 23 | $14.19 | 0 |
| Jan 24 | $14.19 | 0 |
| Feb 24 | $14.19 | 0 |
| Mar 24 | $14.19 | 0 |
| Apr 24 | $14.19 | 0 |
| May 24 | $14.19 | 0 |
| Jun 24 | $14.19 | 0 |
| Jul 24 | $14.19 | 0 |
| Aug 24 | $14.19 | 0 |
| Sep 24 | $14.19 | 0 |
| Oct 24 | $14.19 | 0 |
| Nov 24 | $14.19 | 0 |
| Dec 24 | $14.19 | 0 |
| Jan 25 | $8.87 | 1 |
| Feb 25 | $12.42 | 0 |
| Mar 25 | $14.19 | 1 |
| Apr 25 | $14.19 | 0 |
| May 25 | $14.19 | 0 |
| Jun 25 | $14.19 | 2 |
| Jul 25 | $14.19 | 0 |
| Aug 25 | $14.19 | 0 |
| Sep 25 | $14.19 | 0 |
| Oct 25 | $14.19 | 0 |
| Nov 25 | $14.19 | 0 |
| Dec 25 | $14.19 | 0 |
| Jan 26 | $10.65 | 1 |
| Feb 26 | $12.42 | 1 |
Minifigures
This set contains 1 minifigures with a combined value of $2.66. All of the minifigures in this set are exclusive, meaning they don't appear in any other LEGO sets.
Monthly sales
We have recorded 9 sales of the Desert Racer set since Feb 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 Desert Racer is $8.88
The 1 minifigures in this set make up 30% of the total set value.
The Desert Racer minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 30% of the set value .
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Set details
Name: Desert Racer
Theme: Racers
Sub Theme: Drome Racers
Set number: 8359-1
Status: Retired
Retired for: 21 years, 4 months
Pieces: 27
Minifigures: 1
Jan 1, 2003
Jan 1, 2003
Dec 31, 2004
Dec 31, 2004
Shelf life: 2 years,
$3.99
£2.99
-€
0.148c
0.111p
-
Set value
Confidence: Low
Current value: $8.88
Increase from RRP: 122.7%
Yearly ROI: 5.8%
Set colors
The Desert Racer has 27 pieces and is ranked 12817 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 Plate, Round 1 x 1
Stats
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the LEGO Desert Racer (8359-1) worth?
The LEGO Desert Racer is currently worth $8.88 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $3.99.
How many pieces are in the LEGO Desert Racer?
The LEGO Desert Racer (8359-1) contains 27 pieces, making it the 12817th biggest LEGO set ever made.
Is the LEGO Desert Racer retired?
Yes, the LEGO Desert Racer has been retired. It was retired in December 2004 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 Desert Racer?
The LEGO Desert Racer contains 1 minifigure, 1 of which is exclusive to this set. The minifigures include: Desert Racer.
When was the LEGO Desert Racer released?
The LEGO Desert Racer (8359-1) was released in January 2003 as part of the Racers theme.
Is the LEGO Desert Racer a good investment?
Since retirement, the LEGO Desert Racer has increased in value by 122.7% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 5.8%.
Price data last updated: Feb 26
