LEGO Wave Racer 6508-1
LEGO Wave Racer (6508-1) is worth about $124 on the secondary market today, against a $8 retail price. It has 37 pieces, belongs to the Town theme and was released in 1990. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 6508-1
- Theme
- Town
- Subtheme
- Boats
- Year
- 1990
- Pieces
- 37
- Minifigures
- 1
- RRP
- $8
- Market value
- $124
- Used value
- $3
- Released
- 1990
- Retirement
- Retired
Minifigures in LEGO Wave Racer
Wave Racer value by year
From $23 in 2016 to $101 in 2026 so far: +340%. Its highest year was 2026, at $101.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $101 | +4.4% |
| 2025 | $97 | −0.5% |
| 2024 | $97 | +24.5% |
| 2023 | $78 | +37.7% |
| 2022 | $57 | −1.8% |
| 2021 | $58 | +11.7% |
| 2020 | $52 | +100.8% |
| 2019 | $26 | −6.7% |
| 2018 | $28 | +16.1% |
| 2017 | $24 | +3.4% |
| 2016 | $23 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 1 priced minifigure is worth about $4 together, roughly 4% of the set's value — low for Town sets, so the value is in the sealed set rather than the figures (typically 9%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Wave Racer (6508-1) worth?
LEGO Wave Racer is worth approximately $124 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Wave Racer retired?
Yes — Wave Racer (6508-1) 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 Wave Racer gone up in value?
Yes. Wave Racer launched at $8 and now trades around $124, an increase of 1448.2%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Wave Racer?
At its $8 retail price across 37 pieces, Wave Racer works out to about $0.216 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Wave Racer a good investment?
Wave Racer currently trades 1448.2% above its $8 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 Wave Racer so expensive?
Wave Racer was released in 1990 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.