LEGO Torch 8500-1
LEGO Torch (8500-1) is estimated at about $52 sealed as of Sep 2026 (retail $6). Retired 2000 · 33 pieces · 1999 Technic. Track its value and price history.
- Set number
- 8500-1
- Theme
- Technic
- Subtheme
- Slizer
- Year
- 1999
- Pieces
- 33
- Minifigures
- 0
- RRP
- $6
- Market value
- $52 (Estimate, Sep 2026)
- Used value
- $7
- Released
- 1999
- Retirement
- Retired in 2000
Torch value by year
From $13 in 2017 to $52 (Estimate, Sep 2026): +293%. Its highest year was 2026, at $51.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate, Sep 2026 | $52 | +36.2% |
| 2026 (so far) | $51 | +33.8% |
| 2025 | $38 | +42.3% |
| 2024 | $27 | −5.9% |
| 2023 | $29 | −16.9% |
| 2022 | $34 | +37.3% |
| 2021 | $25 | +55.0% |
| 2020 | $16 | −42.9% |
| 2019 | $28 | +18.6% |
| 2018 | $24 | +80.3% |
| 2017 | $13 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Torch (8500-1) worth?
LEGO Torch is worth approximately $52 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Torch retired?
Yes — Torch (8500-1) 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 Torch gone up in value?
Yes. Torch launched at $6 and now trades around $52, an increase of 766.2%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Torch?
At its $6 retail price across 33 pieces, Torch works out to about $0.182 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Torch a good investment?
Torch currently trades 766.2% above its $6 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 Torch so expensive?
Torch 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.