LEGO Whirling Time Warper 6496-1
LEGO Whirling Time Warper (6496-1) is worth about $194 on the secondary market today, against a $44 retail price. It has 147 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
- 6496-1
- Theme
- Time Cruisers
- Subtheme
- Time Twisters
- Year
- 1997
- Pieces
- 147
- Minifigures
- 2
- RRP
- $44
- Market value
- $194
- Used value
- $50
- Released
- 1997
- Retirement
- Retired in 1998
Minifigures in LEGO Whirling Time Warper
Whirling Time Warper value by year
From $79 in 2016 to $193 in 2026 so far: +143%. Its highest year was 2026, at $193.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $193 | +15.9% |
| 2025 | $167 | +10.9% |
| 2024 | $150 | −11.0% |
| 2023 | $169 | +28.8% |
| 2022 | $131 | −15.5% |
| 2021 | $155 | +41.5% |
| 2020 | $110 | −5.3% |
| 2019 | $116 | −4.4% |
| 2018 | $121 | +30.8% |
| 2017 | $93 | +16.7% |
| 2016 | $79 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 2 priced minifigures are worth about $21 together, roughly 11% of the set's value — low for sets with minifigures, so the value is in the sealed set rather than the figures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Whirling Time Warper (6496-1) worth?
LEGO Whirling Time Warper is worth approximately $194 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Whirling Time Warper retired?
Yes — Whirling Time Warper (6496-1) 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 Whirling Time Warper gone up in value?
Yes. Whirling Time Warper launched at $44 and now trades around $194, an increase of 341.5%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Whirling Time Warper?
At its $44 retail price across 147 pieces, Whirling Time Warper works out to about $0.299 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Whirling Time Warper a good investment?
Whirling Time Warper currently trades 341.5% above its $44 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 Whirling Time Warper so expensive?
Whirling Time Warper 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.