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LEGO Grand Prix Race - 8161-1

LEGO® Grand Prix Race 8161, part of the Racers theme and Speed Racer subtheme, was released in April 2008. This set includes 595 pieces and features Speed Racer's white Mach 6 racecar, Gray Ghost's black and yellow racecar, and Cannonball Taylor's black and grey racecar. The set also includes a checkered finish line, commentator box, Racer Motors car workshop, and a large television to broadcast the race to fans. Additionally, it comes with Speed Racer, Gray Ghost, Cannonball Taylor, Pops, Trixie, Commentator, and Spritle minifigures, as well as Chim-Chim and more. LEGO 8161 is the ultimate race set for any LEGO enthusiast. It includes everything needed for an exciting race, from the racecars and finish line to the commentator box and Racer Motors car workshop. The set also features a variety of minifigures, including Speed Racer, Gray Ghost, Cannonball Taylor, Pops, Trixie, Commentator, and Spritle, making it a must-have for fans of the Speed Racer franchise.

LEGO Set 8161 retired in January 2008, having been available for 8 months. Its current sealed value stands at $356, an increase of 494% from the original price $60. This translates to 10.7% annualised growth. Comprising 595 pieces. Additionally, the set includes 7, all unique to this set minifigures, such as [list minifigure setnames]. This set is a part of the Speed Racer series, encompassing 4 sets, with 4 now retired, averaging 129% yearly growth. Belonging to the Speed Racer sub-theme, this category has 4 sets, with 4 retired, and an average growth rate of 129%.

Set Details
Set Number:
8161
Set Name:
Grand Prix Race
Theme:
Speed Racer
Sub Theme:
N/A
Year:
2008
Release Date:
01/04/2008
Retired:
31/12/2008
Availability:
Retired
Pieces:
595
Set Pricing
RRP:
$60
Total Growth:
493%
Value:
$356
Annual Growth:
11%
Used Value:
?
Theme

Speed Racer is a LEGO theme based on the high-speed racing franchise. The sets focus on stylised race cars, action scenes, and competitive motorsport adventures.

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Minifigures in the 8161 LEGO Set

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Speed Racer Image
Set Number
sr008
Theme/Sub Theme
Speed Racer / N/A
Year
2008
Availability
Retired
RRP: N/A
Total Growth: 0%
Value: $20
Annual Growth: N/A
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Grey Ghost Image
Set Number
sr009
Theme/Sub Theme
Speed Racer / N/A
Year
2008
Availability
Retired
RRP: N/A
Total Growth: 0%
Value: $15
Annual Growth: N/A
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Cannonball Taylor Image
Set Number
sr010
Theme/Sub Theme
Speed Racer / N/A
Year
2008
Availability
Retired
RRP: N/A
Total Growth: 0%
Value: $6
Annual Growth: N/A
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Pops Racer Image
Set Number
sr011
Theme/Sub Theme
Speed Racer / N/A
Year
2008
Availability
Retired
RRP: N/A
Total Growth: 0%
Value: $9
Annual Growth: N/A
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Spritle Image
Set Number
sr012
Theme/Sub Theme
Speed Racer / N/A
Year
2008
Availability
Retired
RRP: N/A
Total Growth: 0%
Value: $19
Annual Growth: N/A
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Trixie Image
Set Number
sr013
Theme/Sub Theme
Speed Racer / N/A
Year
2008
Availability
Retired
RRP: N/A
Total Growth: 0%
Value: $11
Annual Growth: N/A
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Commentator Image
Set Number
sr014
Theme/Sub Theme
Speed Racer / N/A
Year
2008
Availability
Retired
RRP: N/A
Total Growth: 0%
Value: $7
Annual Growth: N/A
Set Details
Set Number:
8161
Set Name:
Grand Prix Race
Theme:
Speed Racer
Sub Theme:
N/A
Year:
2008
Release Date:
01/04/2008
Retired:
31/12/2008
Availability:
Retired
Pieces:
595
Set Pricing
RRP:
$60
Total Growth:
493%
Value:
$356
Annual Growth:
11%
Used Value:
?

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Theme

Speed Racer is a LEGO theme based on the high-speed racing franchise. The sets focus on stylised race cars, action scenes, and competitive motorsport adventures.

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