In 1996 LEGO released 5 Time Cruisers sets. The largest Time Cruisers set from 1996 was
6494 Magic Mountain Time Lab with a piece count of 504 and a retail price of $63.99. The current estimated value of all these Time Cruisers sets from this year is about $906.64 which represents a 627.6% growth.
LEGO Time Cruisers is 1996 to 1997 theme which introduces time travel. Sets are based on two factions, The Time Cruisers and the Time Twisters and the underlying story revolves around a professor named Dr. Cyber's travels through time.
1996 LEGO Sets
In 1996, the LEGO Group continued its legacy of innovation, though it was nearing a challenging period in its history. This year saw the company's ventures into digital media, with the establishment of LEGO Media, marking its initial foray into the world of video games and multimedia. Additionally, the Technic line was rebranded to create a more coherent global brand identity. While traditional brick sets remained popular, the mid-90s marked the beginning of a time when the company recognized the need for diversification and modernization to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving toy market.