LEGO Flying Time Vessel 6493-1
LEGO Flying Time Vessel (6493-1) is worth about $341 on the secondary market today, against a $88 retail price. It has 237 pieces, belongs to the Time Cruisers theme and was released in 1996. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the res
- Set number
- 6493-1
- Theme
- Time Cruisers
- Year
- 1996
- Pieces
- 237
- Minifigures
- 2
- RRP
- $88
- Market value
- $341
- Used value
- $47
- Released
- 1996
- Retirement
- Retired in 1998
Minifigures in LEGO Flying Time Vessel
What you are paying for
Its 2 priced minifigures are worth about $10 together, roughly 3% of the set's value — low for sets with minifigures, so the value is in the sealed set rather than the figures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Flying Time Vessel (6493-1) worth?
LEGO Flying Time Vessel is worth approximately $341 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Flying Time Vessel retired?
Yes — Flying Time Vessel (6493-1) 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 Flying Time Vessel gone up in value?
Yes. Flying Time Vessel launched at $88 and now trades around $341, an increase of 287.5%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Flying Time Vessel?
At its $88 retail price across 237 pieces, Flying Time Vessel works out to about $0.371 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Flying Time Vessel a good investment?
Flying Time Vessel currently trades 287.5% above its $88 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 Flying Time Vessel so expensive?
Flying Time Vessel was released in 1996 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.