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42173 LEGO Technic Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut Grey Hypercar | New LEGO Car on the Block - LEGO Technic Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut Grey Hypercar

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Last Updated: 1 month ago

LEGO Technic sets have soared in popularity, captivating a diverse range of builders with their intricate designs and mechanical precision. Catering to different ages and interests, these sets vary from simpler models for younger enthusiasts to highly complex builds for seasoned adults, with prices reflecting this spectrum of complexity and detail. LEGO Technic cars, in particular, have become a fan favourite, offering detailed replicas of real-life supercars. The latest addition to this lineup is the LEGO Technic Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut Grey Hypercar, inspired by the high-performance Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut. Known for its sleek design and incredible speed, the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut is a marvel of engineering, aiming to be the fastest car Koenigsegg has ever made, making its LEGO counterpart a must-have for car aficionados and LEGO enthusiasts alike.

Set Details

The LEGO® Technic Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut Grey Hypercar (42173) offers a good building experience with its 801-pieces, allowing builders to create their own luxury hypercar. This set pays tribute to one of the fastest road-legal hypercars in the world and is packed with features that will delight car enthusiasts. Assembling this model introduces builders aged 10+ to engineering concepts, including a moving V8 engine and differential. The detachable knob for steering and the dihedral synchro-helix door system, which mimics the 90-degree rotating doors of the real hypercar, add to the authentic experience. Here at Investabrick we think that despite some differences from the real vehicle, this set delivers fun and engaging play, making it a great value for its price. But is it a good investment? Read on to find out!

Set Details

Model Name Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut Grey Hypercar
Model Number 42173
Theme Technic
Sub Themes Technic Licensed
Pieces 801
Minifigures N/A
Launch Date 01/08/2024
Availability Available
Retirement Date 31/07/2026
RRP $50

Investment Potential

The latest in a stream of supercars being released in the LEGO Technic theme, LEGO 42173 is a great looking reproduction of the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut Grey Hypercar and comes with just over 800 pieces and a low price per brick of 6c / 6c. It is released on the 1st of August 2024 and is already available for pre-order on the LEGO site.

Launch RRP 50
5th Year Value $74
Theme Growth 6%
Sub Theme Growth 0%

Theme Analysis

The LEGO Technic theme is one of the longest standing and biggest LEGO themes having seen over 500 sets released since it was first launched in 1977, it won’t be long before were celebrating the themes 50th anniversary! The LEGO Technic theme is solid if unspectacular as a LEGO investment theme averaging 6% annualised growth, one where there are some very good investment sets, but you need to be selective.

We have looked below at some of the retired sets from the general LEGO Technic theme including LEGO Crawler Crane (8288) which has seen 690% growth from its $50 RRP since retiring in 2007 (13% annualised growth), LEGO Bulldozer (42028) which has more than doubled its $50 RRP to $129 since retiring in 2015 (12% annualised growth) and LEGO Fire Plane (42040) which has also more than doubled its $50 RRP since retiring in 2016 (12% annualised growth).

Set Number Set Name Retired Date RRP Current Value Total Growth Annualised Growth
42028 Bulldozer 31/12/2015 $50 $133 166% 12%
42040 Fire Plane 31/12/2016 $50 $136 172% 14%
8288 Crawler Crane 31/07/2007 $50 $401 702% 13%
9394 Jet Plane 31/12/2013 $50 $93 86% 6%

Comparable Set Analysis

The Licensed sub-theme slightly outperforms the overall LEGO technic theme delivering average annualised growth of 8% and we have looked at some of the closest comparators within the sub theme.

LEGO Porsche 911 GT3 RS (42056) has grown in value from its $300 RRP to over $800 in just over 5 years post retirement (20% annualised growth) whilst LEGO BMW R 1200 GS Adventure (42063) has seen nearly 150% growth since retiring in 2018 with a $60 RRP.

Set Number Set Name Retired Date RRP Current Value Total Growth Annualised Growth
42053 Volvo EW160E 31/12/2017 $120 $203 69% 8%
42056 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 31/12/2018 $300 $836 179% 20%
42063 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 31/12/2018 $60 $136 127% 15%
42126 Ford F-150 Raptor 31/12/2022 $100 $141 41% 22%

Conclusion

Another great looking LEGO Technic Hypercar but is LEGO 42173 the next great LEGO investment? We don’t like to sit on the fence at Investabrick but we do need to occasionally and this one definitely fits into the maybe category.

For sure LEGO Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut Grey Hypercar is a set to build and display, we will be monitoring its performance going forward and will look to assess its validity as a LEGO investment once it is closer to its retirement date.

For now though, head to LEGO to pre-order one to build!

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