LEGO Dragster 1250-1
LEGO Dragster (1250-1) is worth about $8 on the secondary market today, against a $3 retail price. It has 25 pieces, belongs to the Town theme and was released in 1999. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 1250-1
- Theme
- Town
- Subtheme
- City
- Year
- 1999
- Pieces
- 25
- Minifigures
- 1
- RRP
- $3
- Market value
- $8
- Used value
- $3
- Released
- 1999
- Retirement
- Retired in 1999
Minifigures in LEGO Dragster
Dragster value by year
From $8 in 2016 to $10 in 2026 so far: +29%. Its highest year was 2022, at $11.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $10 | +10.4% |
| 2025 | $9 | −7.0% |
| 2024 | $10 | +1.8% |
| 2023 | $9 | −12.0% |
| 2022 | $11 | +12.6% |
| 2021 | $10 | +9.9% |
| 2020 | $9 | −3.1% |
| 2019 | $9 | −14.3% |
| 2018 | $10 | +24.3% |
| 2017 | $8 | +10.0% |
| 2016 | $8 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 1 priced minifigure is worth about $1 together, roughly 13% of the set's value — about typical for Town sets (typically 9%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Dragster (1250-1) worth?
LEGO Dragster is worth approximately $8 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Dragster retired?
Yes — Dragster (1250-1) 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 Dragster gone up in value?
Yes. Dragster launched at $3 and now trades around $8, an increase of 170.3%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Dragster?
At its $3 retail price across 25 pieces, Dragster works out to about $0.120 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Dragster a good investment?
Dragster currently trades 170.3% above its $3 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 Dragster so expensive?
Dragster was released in 1999 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.