LEGO Beacon Tracer 6833-1
LEGO Beacon Tracer (6833-1) is worth about $127 on the secondary market today, against a $8 retail price. It has 40 pieces, belongs to the Space theme and was released in 1990. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 6833-1
- Theme
- Space
- Subtheme
- M-Tron
- Year
- 1990
- Pieces
- 40
- Minifigures
- 1
- RRP
- $8
- Market value
- $127
- Used value
- $13
- Released
- 1990
- Retirement
- Retired
Minifigures in LEGO Beacon Tracer
Beacon Tracer value by year
From $46 in 2011 to $111 in 2026 so far: +138%. Its highest year was 2025, at $116.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $111 | −4.1% |
| 2025 | $116 | +27.6% |
| 2024 | $91 | −1.4% |
| 2023 | $92 | +8.2% |
| 2022 | $85 | +24.1% |
| 2021 | $68 | +2.5% |
| 2020 | $67 | +2.9% |
| 2019 | $65 | +4.0% |
| 2018 | $62 | +4.8% |
| 2017 | $60 | +3.8% |
| 2016 | $57 | +4.0% |
| 2015 | $55 | +4.1% |
| 2014 | $53 | +4.2% |
| 2013 | $51 | +4.5% |
| 2012 | $49 | +4.7% |
| 2011 | $46 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 1 priced minifigure is worth about $9 together, roughly 7% of the set's value — about typical for Space sets (typically 11%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Beacon Tracer (6833-1) worth?
LEGO Beacon Tracer is worth approximately $127 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Beacon Tracer retired?
Yes — Beacon Tracer (6833-1) 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 Beacon Tracer gone up in value?
Yes. Beacon Tracer launched at $8 and now trades around $127, an increase of 1485.2%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Beacon Tracer?
At its $8 retail price across 40 pieces, Beacon Tracer works out to about $0.200 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Beacon Tracer a good investment?
Beacon Tracer currently trades 1485.2% above its $8 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 Beacon Tracer so expensive?
Beacon Tracer was released in 1990 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.