LEGO Res-Q Runner 1097-1
LEGO Res-Q Runner (1097-1) is estimated at about $17 sealed as of Sep 2026 (retail $2). Retired 1999 · 18 pieces · 1999 Town. Track its value and price history.
- Set number
- 1097-1
- Theme
- Town
- Subtheme
- Res-Q
- Year
- 1999
- Pieces
- 18
- Minifigures
- 1
- RRP
- $2
- Market value
- $17 (Estimate, Sep 2026)
- Used value
- $6
- Released
- 1999
- Retirement
- Retired in 1999
Minifigures in LEGO Res-Q Runner
Res-Q Runner value by year
From $9 in 2016 to $17 (Estimate, Sep 2026): +83%. Its highest year was 2026, at $17.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate, Sep 2026 | $17 | +6.4% |
| 2026 (so far) | $17 | +4.7% |
| 2025 | $16 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $16 | +7.3% |
| 2023 | $15 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | $14 | −11.9% |
| 2021 | $16 | +7.4% |
| 2020 | $15 | +18.3% |
| 2019 | $13 | +5.5% |
| 2018 | $12 | +4.0% |
| 2017 | $12 | +22.9% |
| 2016 | $9 | — |
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 31% of the set's value — high for Town sets, so most of what you pay for is the figures (typically 9%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Res-Q Runner (1097-1) worth?
LEGO Res-Q Runner is worth approximately $17 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Res-Q Runner retired?
Yes — Res-Q Runner (1097-1) 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 Res-Q Runner gone up in value?
Yes. Res-Q Runner launched at $2 and now trades around $17, an increase of 769.5%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Res-Q Runner?
At its $2 retail price across 18 pieces, Res-Q Runner works out to about $0.111 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Res-Q Runner a good investment?
Res-Q Runner currently trades 769.5% above its $2 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 Res-Q Runner so expensive?
Res-Q Runner was released in 1999 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.