LEGO Magic Mountain Time Lab 6494-1
LEGO Magic Mountain Time Lab (6494-1) is worth about $412 on the secondary market today, against a $134 retail price. It has 504 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 resale market.
- Set number
- 6494-1
- Theme
- Time Cruisers
- Year
- 1996
- Pieces
- 504
- Minifigures
- 4
- RRP
- $134
- Market value
- $413
- Used value
- $109
- Released
- 1996
- Retirement
- Retired
Minifigures in LEGO Magic Mountain Time Lab
Magic Mountain Time Lab value by year
From $260 in 2016 to $348 in 2026 so far: +34%. Its highest year was 2023, at $360.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $348 | +6.4% |
| 2025 | $327 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | $315 | −12.4% |
| 2023 | $360 | +6.7% |
| 2022 | $337 | +29.6% |
| 2021 | $260 | +1.8% |
| 2020 | $255 | −6.9% |
| 2019 | $274 | +20.9% |
| 2018 | $227 | −5.5% |
| 2017 | $240 | −7.6% |
| 2016 | $260 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 4 priced minifigures are worth about $27 together, roughly 7% 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 Magic Mountain Time Lab (6494-1) worth?
LEGO Magic Mountain Time Lab is worth approximately $412 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Magic Mountain Time Lab retired?
Yes — Magic Mountain Time Lab (6494-1) 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 Magic Mountain Time Lab gone up in value?
Yes. Magic Mountain Time Lab launched at $134 and now trades around $412, an increase of 207.8%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Magic Mountain Time Lab?
At its $134 retail price across 504 pieces, Magic Mountain Time Lab works out to about $0.266 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Magic Mountain Time Lab a good investment?
Magic Mountain Time Lab currently trades 207.8% above its $134 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 Magic Mountain Time Lab so expensive?
Magic Mountain Time Lab 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.