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LEGO Spy Jet Escape (8638-1)

The Spy Jet Escape (8638-1) is a LEGO Cars set that was released in May 2011 and retired in December 2011 with a shelf life of 7 months.

This LEGO set has 336 pieces and had a RRP of $49.99 (£45.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.15c (0.14p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 61.8% and now has a value of $80.89 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Month Avg Price Sales
Sep 22 $110.59 1
Oct 22 $84.26 1
Nov 22 $82.51 0
Dec 22 $80.75 0
Jan 23 $79.00 0
Feb 23 $77.24 2
Mar 23 $86.02 1
Apr 23 $84.26 0
May 23 $82.51 0
Jun 23 $80.75 0
Jul 23 $79.00 0
Aug 23 $77.24 0
Sep 23 $75.48 0
Oct 23 $77.24 1
Nov 23 $80.75 0
Dec 23 $84.26 0
Jan 24 $87.77 0
Feb 24 $89.53 2
Mar 24 $91.28 0
Apr 24 $93.04 0
May 24 $94.79 0
Jun 24 $96.55 0
Jul 24 $98.31 0
Aug 24 $100.06 0
Sep 24 $101.82 0
Oct 24 $103.57 0
Nov 24 $105.33 0
Dec 24 $103.57 1
Jan 25 $101.82 0
Feb 25 $100.06 0
Mar 25 $100.06 1
Apr 25 $103.57 1
May 25 $103.57 0
Jun 25 $103.57 0
Jul 25 $103.57 0
Aug 25 $103.57 0
Sep 25 $103.57 0
Oct 25 $103.57 0
Nov 25 $103.57 0
Dec 25 $103.57 0
Jan 26 $107.08 1

Minifigures

This set contains 6 minifigures with a combined value of $19.98. 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 12 sales of the Spy Jet Escape set since Sep 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 Spy Jet Escape is $80.89

The 6 minifigures in this set make up 25% of the total set value.

The Tow Mater - Eyes Looking Left minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 25% of the set value .

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Set details

Name: Spy Jet Escape

Theme: Cars

Set number: 8638-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 14 years, 4 months

Pieces: 336

Minifigures: 6

Released:
US Flag Aug 5, 2011
UK Flag May 31, 2011
CA Flag Aug 23, 2011
Retired:
US Flag Dec 31, 2011
UK Flag Dec 31, 2011
CA Flag Dec 31, 2011
EU Flag Dec 31, 2011

Shelf life: 8 months

RRP:
US Flag $49.99
GB Flag £45.99
EU Flag -€
PPP:
US Flag 0.149c
GB Flag 0.137p
EU Flag -

Set value

Confidence: Medium

Current value: $80.89

Increase from RRP: 61.8%

Yearly ROI: 4.3%

Where to buy

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Minifigures

Most expensive:
Tow Mater - Eyes Looking Left
Least expensive:
Acer
% of set value:
25%

Set colors

The Spy Jet Escape has 336 pieces and is ranked 3519 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 Wheel 8mm D. x 9mm for Slicks, Hole Notched for Wheels Holder Pin with Black Tire Smooth Small Wide Slick (30027b / 30028)

Stats

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3519th biggest LEGO set ever made
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6th biggest LEGO Cars set
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4137th most valuable LEGO set
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11th most valuable LEGO Cars set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO Spy Jet Escape (8638-1) worth?

The LEGO Spy Jet Escape is currently worth $80.89 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 Spy Jet Escape?

The LEGO Spy Jet Escape (8638-1) contains 336 pieces, making it the 3519th biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO Spy Jet Escape retired?

Yes, the LEGO Spy Jet Escape 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.

How many minifigures are in the LEGO Spy Jet Escape?

The LEGO Spy Jet Escape contains 6 minifigures, 6 of which are exclusive to this set. The minifigures include: Tow Mater - Eyes Looking Left, Siddeley - Without Stickers, Grem, Holley Shiftwell, Finn McMissile - Airport Security.

When was the LEGO Spy Jet Escape released?

The LEGO Spy Jet Escape (8638-1) was released in May 2011 as part of the Cars theme.

Is the LEGO Spy Jet Escape a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO Spy Jet Escape has increased in value by 61.8% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 4.3%.

Price data last updated: Jan 26

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