LEGO Tokyo International Circuit 8679-1
LEGO Tokyo International Circuit (8679-1) is worth about $252 on the secondary market today, against a $128 retail price. It has 842 pieces, belongs to the Cars theme and was released in 2011. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the re
- Set number
- 8679-1
- Theme
- Cars
- Subtheme
- Cars 2
- Year
- 2011
- Pieces
- 842
- Minifigures
- 8
- RRP
- $128
- Market value
- $252
- Released
- 2011
- Retirement
- Retired in 2012
Minifigures in LEGO Tokyo International Circuit
- LEGO Francesco Bernoulli - Green 2 x 8 Plate
- LEGO Guido - Light Aqua Mudguards
- LEGO Lightning McQueen - Piston Cup Hood, White and Gold Wheels, Red 2 x 8 Plate, 3 Yellow 1 x 2 Plates
- LEGO Luigi - Headset without Microphone
- LEGO Pit Crew Helper - Green with Clip
- LEGO Pit Crew Helper - White
- LEGO Shu Todoroki
- LEGO Tow Mater - Eyes Looking Straight with Headset
What you are paying for
Its 8 priced minifigures are worth about $66 together, roughly 26% of the set's value — about typical for sets with minifigures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Tokyo International Circuit (8679-1) worth?
LEGO Tokyo International Circuit is worth approximately $252 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Tokyo International Circuit retired?
Yes — Tokyo International Circuit (8679-1) 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 Tokyo International Circuit gone up in value?
Yes. Tokyo International Circuit launched at $128 and now trades around $252, an increase of 97.2%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Tokyo International Circuit?
At its $128 retail price across 842 pieces, Tokyo International Circuit works out to about $0.152 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Tokyo International Circuit a good investment?
Tokyo International Circuit currently trades 97.2% above its $128 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 Tokyo International Circuit so expensive?
Tokyo International Circuit was released in 2011 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.