In 1997 LEGO released 4 Time Cruisers sets. The largest Time Cruisers set from 1997 was
6497 Twisted Time Train with a piece count of 300 and a retail price of $38.50. The current estimated value of all these Time Cruisers sets from this year is about $419.39 which represents a 521.2% 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.
1997 LEGO Sets
In 1997, the LEGO Group faced significant challenges as it grappled with a changing toy market and internal organizational shifts. While the company introduced its first-ever licensed theme, "Star Wars," laying the groundwork for one of its most successful and enduring lines, it also experienced a dip in sales for the first time since its inception. The LEGO Group recognized the need to innovate and diversify its product offerings beyond traditional brick sets, leading to endeavors in new areas like software and video games, with the launch of LEGO Island, its first PC game. This year marked a period of introspection and transformation for the iconic toy company.