LEGO Racer X & Taejo Togokhan 8159-1
LEGO Racer X & Taejo Togokhan (8159-1) is worth about $81 on the secondary market today, against a $30 retail price. It has 237 pieces, belongs to the Speed Racer theme and was released in 2008. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the
- Set number
- 8159-1
- Theme
- Speed Racer
- Year
- 2008
- Pieces
- 237
- Minifigures
- 2
- RRP
- $30
- Market value
- $81
- Used value
- $29
- Released
- 2008
- Retirement
- Retired in 2008
Minifigures in LEGO Racer X & Taejo Togokhan
What you are paying for
Its 2 priced minifigures are worth about $19 together, roughly 24% of the set's value — about typical for sets with minifigures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Racer X & Taejo Togokhan (8159-1) worth?
LEGO Racer X & Taejo Togokhan is worth approximately $81 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Racer X & Taejo Togokhan retired?
Yes — Racer X & Taejo Togokhan (8159-1) 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 Racer X & Taejo Togokhan gone up in value?
Yes. Racer X & Taejo Togokhan launched at $30 and now trades around $81, an increase of 169.3%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Racer X & Taejo Togokhan?
At its $30 retail price across 237 pieces, Racer X & Taejo Togokhan works out to about $0.127 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Racer X & Taejo Togokhan a good investment?
Racer X & Taejo Togokhan currently trades 169.3% above its $30 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 Racer X & Taejo Togokhan so expensive?
Racer X & Taejo Togokhan was released in 2008 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.