LEGO Desert Hammer (8496-1)
The Desert Hammer (8496-1) 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 510 pieces and had a RRP of $49.99 (£29.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.10c (0.06p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has gone down in value by -4.0% and now has a value of $47.97 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.
Price over time
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| Month | Avg Price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23 | $40.84 | 1 |
| Aug 23 | $42.62 | 0 |
| Sep 23 | $44.39 | 0 |
| Oct 23 | $46.17 | 0 |
| Nov 23 | $47.94 | 0 |
| Dec 23 | $49.72 | 0 |
| Jan 24 | $51.49 | 0 |
| Feb 24 | $53.27 | 0 |
| Mar 24 | $55.05 | 0 |
| Apr 24 | $56.82 | 0 |
| May 24 | $58.60 | 0 |
| Jun 24 | $60.37 | 0 |
| Jul 24 | $62.15 | 0 |
| Aug 24 | $63.92 | 0 |
| Sep 24 | $65.70 | 0 |
| Oct 24 | $67.48 | 0 |
| Nov 24 | $69.25 | 0 |
| Dec 24 | $71.03 | 0 |
| Jan 25 | $72.80 | 0 |
| Feb 25 | $74.58 | 0 |
| Mar 25 | $76.35 | 0 |
| Apr 25 | $63.92 | 1 |
Minifigures
This set contains 0 minifigures.
Monthly sales
We have recorded 2 sales of the Desert Hammer set since Jul 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: Desert Hammer
Theme: Racers
Sub Theme: Power Racers
Set number: 8496-1
Status: Retired
Retired for: 17 years, 4 months
Pieces: 510
Minifigures: 0
Jan 1, 2008
Jan 1, 2008
Jan 1, 2008
Dec 31, 2008
Dec 31, 2008
Dec 31, 2008
Shelf life: 1 year,
$49.99
£29.99
-€
0.098c
0.059p
-
Set value
Confidence: Low
Current value: $47.97
Increase from RRP: -4.0%
Yearly ROI: -0.2%
Set colors
The Desert Hammer has 510 pieces and is ranked 2319 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the LEGO Desert Hammer (8496-1) worth?
The LEGO Desert Hammer is currently worth $47.97 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $49.99.
How many pieces are in the LEGO Desert Hammer?
The LEGO Desert Hammer (8496-1) contains 510 pieces, making it the 2319th biggest LEGO set ever made.
Is the LEGO Desert Hammer retired?
Yes, the LEGO Desert Hammer 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 Desert Hammer released?
The LEGO Desert Hammer (8496-1) was released in January 2008 as part of the Racers theme.
Is the LEGO Desert Hammer a good investment?
Since retirement, the LEGO Desert Hammer has decreased in value by 4.0% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 0.2%.
Price data last updated: Apr 25
