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LEGO Ring of Fire (8494-1)

The Ring of Fire (8494-1) is a LEGO Racers set that was released in January 2008 and retired in December 2008 with a shelf life of 11 months 30 days.

This LEGO set has 268 pieces and had a RRP of $29.99 (£19.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.11c (0.07p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 10.9% and now has a value of $33.27 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Jan 23 $44.27 1

Minifigures

This set contains 0 minifigures.

Monthly sales

We have recorded 1 sales of the Ring of Fire set since Jan 23. 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: Ring of Fire

Theme: Racers

Sub Theme: Power Racers

Set number: 8494-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 17 years, 4 months

Pieces: 268

Minifigures: 0

Released:
US Flag Jan 1, 2008
UK Flag Jan 1, 2008
EU Flag Jan 1, 2008
Retired:
US Flag Dec 31, 2008
UK Flag Dec 31, 2008
EU Flag Dec 31, 2008

Shelf life: 1 year,

RRP:
US Flag $29.99
GB Flag £19.99
EU Flag -€
PPP:
US Flag 0.112c
GB Flag 0.075p
EU Flag -

Set value

Confidence: Low

Current value: $33.27

Increase from RRP: 10.9%

Yearly ROI: 0.6%

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Set colors

The Ring of Fire has 268 pieces and is ranked 4222 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, Pin with Friction Ridges

Stats

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4222nd biggest LEGO set ever made
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9th biggest LEGO Racers set
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7115th most valuable LEGO set
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9th most valuable LEGO Racers set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO Ring of Fire (8494-1) worth?

The LEGO Ring of Fire is currently worth $33.27 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $29.99.

How many pieces are in the LEGO Ring of Fire?

The LEGO Ring of Fire (8494-1) contains 268 pieces, making it the 4222nd biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO Ring of Fire retired?

Yes, the LEGO Ring of Fire has been retired. It was retired in December 2008 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 Ring of Fire released?

The LEGO Ring of Fire (8494-1) was released in January 2008 as part of the Racers theme.

Is the LEGO Ring of Fire a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO Ring of Fire has increased in value by 10.9% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 0.6%.

Price data last updated: Jan 23

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