LEGO Time Tunnelator 6499-1
LEGO Time Tunnelator (6499-1) is worth about $87 on the secondary market today, against a $20 retail price. It has 80 pieces, belongs to the Time Cruisers theme and was released in 1997. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale m
- Set number
- 6499-1
- Theme
- Time Cruisers
- Subtheme
- Time Twisters
- Year
- 1997
- Pieces
- 80
- Minifigures
- 1
- RRP
- $20
- Market value
- $87
- Used value
- $19
- Released
- 1997
- Retirement
- Retired
Minifigures in LEGO Time Tunnelator
What you are paying for
Its 1 priced minifigure is worth about $14 together, roughly 16% of the set's value — about typical for sets with minifigures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Time Tunnelator (6499-1) worth?
LEGO Time Tunnelator is worth approximately $87 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Time Tunnelator retired?
Yes — Time Tunnelator (6499-1) 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 Time Tunnelator gone up in value?
Yes. Time Tunnelator launched at $20 and now trades around $87, an increase of 335.2%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Time Tunnelator?
At its $20 retail price across 80 pieces, Time Tunnelator works out to about $0.250 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Time Tunnelator a good investment?
Time Tunnelator currently trades 335.2% above its $20 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 Time Tunnelator so expensive?
Time Tunnelator was released in 1997 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.