LEGO Riptide Racer 4002-1
LEGO Riptide Racer (4002-1) is worth about $95 on the secondary market today, against a $27 retail price. It has 54 pieces, belongs to the Boats theme and was released in 1996. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market. It
- Set number
- 4002-1
- Theme
- Boats
- Year
- 1996
- Pieces
- 54
- Minifigures
- 1
- RRP
- $27
- Market value
- $95
- Used value
- $12
- Released
- 1996
- Retirement
- Retired
Minifigures in LEGO Riptide Racer
What you are paying for
Its 1 priced minifigure is worth about $1 together, roughly 1% 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 Riptide Racer (4002-1) worth?
LEGO Riptide Racer is worth approximately $95 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Riptide Racer retired?
Yes — Riptide Racer (4002-1) 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 Riptide Racer gone up in value?
Yes. Riptide Racer launched at $27 and now trades around $95, an increase of 252.6%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Riptide Racer?
At its $27 retail price across 54 pieces, Riptide Racer works out to about $0.500 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Riptide Racer a good investment?
Riptide Racer currently trades 252.6% above its $27 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 Riptide Racer so expensive?
Riptide Racer was released in 1996 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.