LEGO 4WD X-Track 8279-1
LEGO 4WD X-Track (8279-1) is estimated at about $157 sealed as of Sep 2026 (retail $70). Retired · 449 pieces · 2000 Technic. Track its value and price history.
- Set number
- 8279-1
- Theme
- Technic
- Year
- 2000
- Pieces
- 449
- Minifigures
- 0
- RRP
- $70
- Market value
- $157 (Estimate, Sep 2026)
- Retirement
- Retired
4WD X-Track value by year
From $95 in 2016 to $157 (Estimate, Sep 2026): +65%. Its highest year was 2025, at $187.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate, Sep 2026 | $157 | −15.8% |
| 2026 (so far) | $161 | −14.0% |
| 2025 | $187 | +21.7% |
| 2024 | $153 | +24.5% |
| 2023 | $123 | +6.9% |
| 2022 | $115 | +4.1% |
| 2021 | $111 | −5.7% |
| 2020 | $117 | +13.7% |
| 2019 | $103 | +0.3% |
| 2018 | $103 | +5.0% |
| 2017 | $98 | +2.9% |
| 2016 | $95 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO 4WD X-Track (8279-1) worth?
LEGO 4WD X-Track is worth approximately $157 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO 4WD X-Track retired?
Yes — 4WD X-Track (8279-1) has been retired by LEGO and is no longer in production. Retired sets have fixed supply, which is why their prices are driven purely by the resale market.
Has LEGO 4WD X-Track gone up in value?
Yes. 4WD X-Track launched at $70 and now trades around $157, an increase of 124.8%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for 4WD X-Track?
At its $70 retail price across 449 pieces, 4WD X-Track works out to about $0.156 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO 4WD X-Track a good investment?
4WD X-Track currently trades 124.8% above its $70 retail price, and it is retired, so no new supply is entering the market. Past performance is not a prediction — condition, packaging and how long you hold all affect what a set actually sells for. BrickStats reports the numbers rather than giving investment advice.
Why is LEGO 4WD X-Track so expensive?
4WD X-Track was released in 2000 and has since retired. Once LEGO stops producing a set, the only supply is what is already in circulation, so sealed copies in good condition compete for a shrinking pool of stock. That scarcity, not the parts, is what moves the price.