LEGO Blue Racer 1272-1
LEGO Blue Racer (1272-1) is estimated at about $18 sealed as of Sep 2026 (retail $4). Retired 2000 · 23 pieces · 2000 Town. Track its value and price history.
- Set number
- 1272-1
- Theme
- Town
- Subtheme
- Race
- Year
- 2000
- Pieces
- 23
- Minifigures
- 1
- RRP
- $4
- Market value
- $18 (Estimate, Sep 2026)
- Released
- 2000
- Retirement
- Retired in 2000
Minifigures in LEGO Blue Racer
Blue Racer value by year
From $12 in 2016 to $18 (Estimate, Sep 2026): +55%. Its highest year was 2025, at $19.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate, Sep 2026 | $18 | −4.9% |
| 2026 (so far) | $17 | −8.6% |
| 2025 | $19 | +9.1% |
| 2024 | $17 | +8.9% |
| 2023 | $16 | +7.2% |
| 2022 | $15 | +0.5% |
| 2021 | $15 | +3.1% |
| 2020 | $14 | +5.0% |
| 2019 | $14 | +6.6% |
| 2018 | $13 | +3.3% |
| 2017 | $12 | +6.5% |
| 2016 | $12 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 1 priced minifigure is worth about $4 together, roughly 22% of the set's value — high for Town sets, so most of what you pay for is the figures (typically 9%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Blue Racer (1272-1) worth?
LEGO Blue Racer is worth approximately $18 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Blue Racer retired?
Yes — Blue Racer (1272-1) 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 Blue Racer gone up in value?
Yes. Blue Racer launched at $4 and now trades around $18, an increase of 351.1%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Blue Racer?
At its $4 retail price across 23 pieces, Blue Racer works out to about $0.172 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Blue Racer a good investment?
Blue Racer currently trades 351.1% above its $4 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 Blue Racer so expensive?
Blue Racer 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.