LEGO Twisted Time Train 6497-1
LEGO Twisted Time Train (6497-1) is worth about $285 on the secondary market today, against a $77 retail price. It has 300 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 market.
- Set number
- 6497-1
- Theme
- Time Cruisers
- Subtheme
- Time Twisters
- Year
- 1997
- Pieces
- 300
- Minifigures
- 4
- RRP
- $77
- Market value
- $285
- Used value
- $63
- Released
- 1997
- Retirement
- Retired in 1998
Minifigures in LEGO Twisted Time Train
- LEGO Ghost with White Legs
- LEGO Skeleton with Standard Skull, Blue Wizard / Witch Hat and Black Bandana (Boney)
- LEGO Time Twisters - Black Leather Jacket with Zippered Pockets over Red Shirt, Yellow Epaulettes (Tony Twister / Baron Blomberg)
- LEGO Time Twisters - Dark Gray Armor with Silver Stripes and Rivets, Yellow Epaulettes (Professor Millennium / Commodore Schmidt)
Twisted Time Train value by year
From $101 in 2016 to $201 in 2026 so far: +99%. Its highest year was 2026, at $201.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $201 | +19.5% |
| 2025 | $168 | +9.1% |
| 2024 | $154 | −16.2% |
| 2023 | $184 | +33.4% |
| 2022 | $138 | +4.3% |
| 2021 | $132 | +31.9% |
| 2020 | $100 | −25.9% |
| 2019 | $135 | +58.3% |
| 2018 | $85 | −24.6% |
| 2017 | $113 | +12.4% |
| 2016 | $101 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 4 priced minifigures are worth about $45 together, roughly 16% of the set's value — about typical for sets with minifigures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Twisted Time Train (6497-1) worth?
LEGO Twisted Time Train is worth approximately $285 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Twisted Time Train retired?
Yes — Twisted Time Train (6497-1) 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 Twisted Time Train gone up in value?
Yes. Twisted Time Train launched at $77 and now trades around $285, an increase of 270.1%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Twisted Time Train?
At its $77 retail price across 300 pieces, Twisted Time Train works out to about $0.257 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Twisted Time Train a good investment?
Twisted Time Train currently trades 270.1% above its $77 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 Twisted Time Train so expensive?
Twisted Time Train 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.