LEGO Rocket Racer 6491-1
LEGO Rocket Racer (6491-1) is worth about $46 on the secondary market today, against a $9 retail price. It has 58 pieces, belongs to the Time Cruisers 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.
- Set number
- 6491-1
- Theme
- Time Cruisers
- Year
- 1996
- Pieces
- 58
- Minifigures
- 1
- RRP
- $9
- Market value
- $46
- Used value
- $5
- Released
- 1996
- Retirement
- Retired in 1998
Minifigures in LEGO Rocket Racer
Rocket Racer value by year
From $27 in 2016 to $46 in 2026 so far: +72%. Its highest year was 2023, at $50.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $46 | +3.1% |
| 2025 | $45 | −2.4% |
| 2024 | $46 | −7.8% |
| 2023 | $50 | +22.4% |
| 2022 | $41 | +74.3% |
| 2021 | $23 | −17.8% |
| 2020 | $28 | −18.1% |
| 2019 | $35 | +29.1% |
| 2018 | $27 | +34.3% |
| 2017 | $20 | −25.7% |
| 2016 | $27 | — |
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 10% 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 Rocket Racer (6491-1) worth?
LEGO Rocket Racer is worth approximately $46 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Rocket Racer retired?
Yes — Rocket Racer (6491-1) 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 Rocket Racer gone up in value?
Yes. Rocket Racer launched at $9 and now trades around $46, an increase of 414.4%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Rocket Racer?
At its $9 retail price across 58 pieces, Rocket Racer works out to about $0.155 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Rocket Racer a good investment?
Rocket Racer currently trades 414.4% above its $9 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 Rocket Racer so expensive?
Rocket 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.