LEGO Red Beast RC 8378-1
LEGO Red Beast RC (8378-1) is worth about $89 on the secondary market today, against a $65 retail price. It has 65 pieces, belongs to the Racers theme and was released in 2004. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 8378-1
- Theme
- Racers
- Subtheme
- Drome Racers
- Year
- 2004
- Pieces
- 65
- Minifigures
- 0
- RRP
- $65
- Market value
- $89
- Used value
- $32
- Released
- 2004
- Retirement
- Retired in 2006
Red Beast RC value by year
From $76 in 2011 to $92 in 2026 so far: +22%. Its highest year was 2017, at $114.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $92 | −9.1% |
| 2025 | $101 | +0.1% |
| 2024 | $101 | −5.1% |
| 2023 | $106 | +4.5% |
| 2022 | $102 | −6.1% |
| 2021 | $108 | +15.6% |
| 2020 | $94 | +5.8% |
| 2019 | $89 | +5.7% |
| 2018 | $84 | −26.8% |
| 2017 | $114 | +5.4% |
| 2016 | $109 | +5.5% |
| 2015 | $103 | +6.5% |
| 2014 | $97 | +7.8% |
| 2013 | $90 | +8.5% |
| 2012 | $83 | +9.2% |
| 2011 | $76 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Red Beast RC (8378-1) worth?
LEGO Red Beast RC is worth approximately $89 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Red Beast RC retired?
Yes — Red Beast RC (8378-1) 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 Red Beast RC gone up in value?
Yes. Red Beast RC launched at $65 and now trades around $89, an increase of 37.5%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Red Beast RC?
At its $65 retail price across 65 pieces, Red Beast RC works out to about $1.000 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Red Beast RC a good investment?
Red Beast RC currently trades 37.5% above its $65 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 Red Beast RC so expensive?
Red Beast RC was released in 2004 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.