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10286 LEGO Mindstorms NXT Color Sensor
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10286 LEGO Mindstorms NXT Color Sensor
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LEGO 10286 Color Sensor is a Mindstorms set from 2011 currently valued at $82 for new and sealed sets. Originally retailing for $54.99, the set has gained 49% in value since retiring in October 2011, with annual appreciation averaging 3.36%. On the used market, values range from $62 to $70 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Color Sensor since July 2016. High accuracy
LEGO 10286-1 Color Sensor is a Mindstorms NXT accessory set released in 2011, consisting of 1 piece. It includes a Color Sensor designed for the LEGO Mindstorms NXT system. The sensor allows NXT robots to distinguish between light and dark, read ambient light levels in a room, and measure the light intensity reflected from colored surfaces. It was released as an individual replacement or expansion component for Mindstorms NXT users.

A new and sealed Color Sensor is currently valued at around $82, with annual growth of approximately 3%, which is higher than other NXT sets. The average used price is $68 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $85 within the next year.
Color Sensor is a relatively rare set. We have not seen set 10286-1 for sale in primary or secondary markets for over 6 months. Its market value is likely somewhat higher than our estimate. The last brand new Color Sensor was sold on eBay.
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Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends (number sold) of new/sealed 10286 Color Sensor.

Sets in Mindstorms / NXT

10285 Compass Sensor

Theme / Subtheme Mindstorms / NXT
Year 2011
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
10285 LEGO Mindstorms NXT Compass Sensor
Retail $54.99
Value $65.80
Growth  +19.7%
Annual growth 1.6%

2852724 Accelerometer Sensor

Theme / Subtheme Mindstorms / NXT
Year 2011
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
2852724 LEGO Mindstorms NXT Accelerometer Sensor
Retail $54.99
Value $49.00

2852725 Infrared Seeker

Theme / Subtheme Mindstorms / NXT
Year 2011
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
2852725 LEGO Mindstorms NXT Infrared Seeker
Retail $49.99
Value $63.51
Growth  +27.0%
Annual growth 2.5%

2852726 Gyroscopic Sensor

Theme / Subtheme Mindstorms / NXT
Year 2011
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
2852726 LEGO Mindstorms NXT Gyroscopic Sensor
Retail $54.99
Value ~$54.99

2853216 Infrared Link Sensor

Theme / Subtheme Mindstorms / NXT
Year 2011
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
2853216 LEGO Mindstorms NXT Infrared Link Sensor
Retail $54.99
Value $80.63
Growth  +46.6%
Annual growth 3.7%

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About Mindstorms NXT

The LEGO Mindstorms NXT programmable robotics kit released by LEGO in July 2006, replacing the first-generation LEGO Mindstorms kit. The kit also includes NXT-G, a graphical programming environment that enables the creation and downloading of programs to the NXT.

NXT consists of 30 sets that ran from 2006 to 2011. As of today, 8527 Mindstorms NXT is the most valuable NXT set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $386.
Summary
Mindstorms NXT Color Sensor set 10286 was released on September 8, 2011, retailing for $55, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $82, used ones can be found for $68.
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See a rainbow of color! Using the NXT Brick (sold separately), the Color Sensor enables your robot to distinguish not only between black and white, but also a range of bright and pastel colors.

Does not include connector cable.
This is the individual component, and does not include the NXT Intelligent Brick, software or any accessories. It requires the complete LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXT set (#8527 or #8547) for use.
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