LEGO Hydroplane Racer 42045-1
LEGO Hydroplane Racer (42045-1) is worth about $34 on the secondary market today, against a $20 retail price. It has 180 pieces, belongs to the Technic™ theme and was released in 1974. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale mar
Thunder over the ocean with the Hydroplane Racer!
- Set number
- 42045-1
- Theme
- Technic™
- Year
- 1974
- Pieces
- 180
- Minifigures
- 0
- RRP
- $20
- Market value
- $34
- Used value
- $7
- Retirement
- Retired
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Hydroplane Racer (42045-1) worth?
LEGO Hydroplane Racer is worth approximately $34 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Hydroplane Racer retired?
Yes — Hydroplane Racer (42045-1) 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 Hydroplane Racer gone up in value?
Yes. Hydroplane Racer launched at $20 and now trades around $34, an increase of 69.9%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Hydroplane Racer?
At its $20 retail price across 180 pieces, Hydroplane Racer works out to about $0.111 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Hydroplane Racer a good investment?
Hydroplane Racer currently trades 69.9% above its $20 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 Hydroplane Racer so expensive?
Hydroplane Racer was released in 1974 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.