LEGO RC Nitro Flash 4589-1
LEGO RC Nitro Flash (4589-1) is worth about $85 on the secondary market today, against a $125 retail price. It has 136 pieces, belongs to the Racers theme and was released in 2002. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 4589-1
- Theme
- Racers
- Subtheme
- Drome Racers
- Year
- 2002
- Pieces
- 136
- Minifigures
- 1
- RRP
- $125
- Market value
- $85
- Used value
- $9
- Released
- 2002
- Retirement
- Retired in 2003
Minifigures in LEGO RC Nitro Flash
RC Nitro Flash value by year
From $72 in 2016 to $88 in 2026 so far: +22%. Its highest year was 2023, at $92.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $88 | −1.6% |
| 2025 | $89 | +0.9% |
| 2024 | $88 | −3.5% |
| 2023 | $92 | +5.0% |
| 2022 | $87 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $86 | +1.9% |
| 2020 | $84 | +4.8% |
| 2019 | $80 | +1.9% |
| 2018 | $79 | +1.0% |
| 2017 | $78 | +8.5% |
| 2016 | $72 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 1 priced minifigure is worth about $5 together, roughly 6% 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 RC Nitro Flash (4589-1) worth?
LEGO RC Nitro Flash is worth approximately $85 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO RC Nitro Flash retired?
Yes — RC Nitro Flash (4589-1) 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 RC Nitro Flash gone up in value?
Not currently. RC Nitro Flash launched at $125 and trades around $85 today, 32.3% below its retail price. The price history chart shows the full trend.
What is the price per piece for RC Nitro Flash?
At its $125 retail price across 136 pieces, RC Nitro Flash works out to about $0.919 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO RC Nitro Flash a good investment?
RC Nitro Flash currently trades 32.3% below its $125 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 RC Nitro Flash so expensive?
RC Nitro Flash was released in 2002 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.