LEGO Polar Copter 8640-1
LEGO Polar Copter (8640-1) is worth about $183 on the secondary market today. It has 238 pieces, belongs to the Technic theme and was released in 1986. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 8640-1
- Theme
- Technic
- Subtheme
- Arctic
- Year
- 1986
- Pieces
- 238
- Minifigures
- 1
- Market value
- $183
- Used value
- $15
- Released
- 1986
- Retirement
- Retired
Minifigures in LEGO Polar Copter
Polar Copter value by year
From $94 in 2016 to $175 in 2026 so far: +85%. Its highest year was 2024, at $189.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $175 | −0.4% |
| 2025 | $175 | −7.2% |
| 2024 | $189 | +64.6% |
| 2023 | $115 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $112 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | $108 | −3.2% |
| 2020 | $112 | +6.6% |
| 2019 | $105 | +3.4% |
| 2018 | $102 | +2.3% |
| 2017 | $99 | +5.4% |
| 2016 | $94 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 1 priced minifigure is worth about $29 together, roughly 16% of the set's value — about typical for sets with minifigures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Polar Copter (8640-1) worth?
LEGO Polar Copter is worth approximately $183 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Polar Copter retired?
Yes — Polar Copter (8640-1) 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.
Why is LEGO Polar Copter so expensive?
Polar Copter was released in 1986 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.