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Technic
Technic I Simple Machines Set

1030 LEGO Dacta Technic I Simple Machines Set

Name: LEGO Dacta Technic I Simple Machines Set
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 1030-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.80 (11 reviews)

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1030 LEGO Dacta Technic I Simple Machines Set

LEGO 1030 Technic I Simple Machines Set is a vintage Dacta set from 1985 valued at $82 for new and sealed sets, up 9% from an original retail price of $74.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 0.52% since release. Used copies are valued between $74 and $90 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Technic I Simple Machines Set since February 2019. Very high accuracy

LEGO 1030-1 Technic I Simple Machines Set is a Dacta Technic set released in 1985, containing 179 pieces. Designed for classroom use, it includes gears, pulleys, axles, beams, and cords to build and explore basic mechanical principles. The assortment features elements such as 8-tooth and 14-tooth bevel gears, a 24-tooth crown gear, a 40-tooth gear, a wedge belt wheel (pulley), a universal joint, rubber bands, and string. The set was packaged with a compartmentalized storage tray and 20 activity booklets to support guided experiments with simple machines.

A new and sealed Technic I Simple Machines Set is currently valued at around $82. The average used price is $75 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $82 within the next year.

All regions

All regions 2
United States 2

For Sale (New/Sealed)

	(US) Sealed	$75.00 -8.3%
	(US) Technic I Simple Machines Set 1030 Dacta Complete Set Box	BrickEconomy Choice $90.00 +10.0%

All regions

All regions 5
United States 5

For Sale (Used)

	(US) Used - Dacta Technic I Simple Machines Set 1030 & Building Cards 1031 - Complete	$75.00
	(US) Used - Dacta: Technic I Simple Machines Set (1030) & Card Set (1031) - COMPLETE	$75.00
	(US) Used - BrickLink store Bricks of Brandon	$75.00
	(US) Used - All parts and building cards.	$75.04
	(US) Used - Dacta: Technic I Simple Machines Set (1030) & Card Set 1~20 (1031)	$75.99

Sets in Dacta / Technic


	9609 Technology Resource Set Theme / Subtheme Dacta / Technic Year 1995 Pieces 1,718 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $149.95 Value $1,027.69 Growth +585.4% Annual growth 6.4% I own this set I want this set

	1034 Teachers Resource Set Theme / Subtheme Dacta / Technic Year 1985 Pieces 1,501 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $129.00 Value $1,145.32 Growth +787.8% Annual growth 6.1% I own this set I want this set

	9701 Control Lab Building Set Theme / Subtheme Dacta / Technic Year 1995 Pieces 557 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $149.00 Value $412.95 Growth +177.1% Annual growth 2.5% I own this set I want this set

	9700 Technic Control Centre Theme / Subtheme Dacta / Technic Year 1987 Pieces / Minifigs 471 / 4 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $49.95 Value $273.51 Growth +447.6% Annual growth 4.5% I own this set I want this set

	1092 Technic Control II Theme / Subtheme Dacta / Technic Year 1986 Pieces 463 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $191.00 Value $473.32 Growth +147.8% Annual growth 3.9% I own this set I want this set

	9618 Structures Set Theme / Subtheme Dacta / Technic Year 1997 Pieces 463 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $79.90 Value $132.96 Growth +66.4% Annual growth 1.8% I own this set I want this set

	1090 Technic Control 1 Theme / Subtheme Dacta / Technic Year 1986 Pieces 404 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $139.99 Value $201.37 Growth +43.8% I own this set I want this set

	9665 Mechanical Engineering Theme / Subtheme Dacta / Technic Year 2003 Pieces 318 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $149.99 Value $356.10 Growth +137.4% Annual growth 2.6% I own this set I want this set

	1032 Technic II Powered Machines Set Theme / Subtheme Dacta / Technic Year 1984 Pieces 278 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $79.99 Value $149.99 Growth +87.5% Annual growth 1.9% I own this set I want this set

	9630 Simple Mechanisms Set Theme / Subtheme Dacta / Technic Year 1997 Pieces 277 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $79.99 Value $129.03 Growth +61.3% Annual growth 2.9% I own this set I want this set

	9605 4.5V Technic Resource Set Theme / Subtheme Dacta / Technic Year 1995 Pieces 268 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $74.99 Value $474.00 Growth +532.1% Annual growth 6.1% I own this set I want this set

	9702 Control System Building Set Theme / Subtheme Dacta / Technic Year 1993 Pieces / Minifigs 221 / 2 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $69.95 Value $189.98 Growth +171.6% Annual growth 3.1% I own this set I want this set

	9604 Technic and Pneumatic Elements Theme / Subtheme Dacta / Technic Year 1992 Pieces 124 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $36.95 Value $66.97 Growth +81.2% Annual growth 2.5% I own this set I want this set

	1038 Universal Buggy Theme / Subtheme Dacta / Technic Year 1985 Pieces 119 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $12.95 Value $65.08 Growth +402.5% Annual growth 7.0% I own this set I want this set

	9937 Small Chain Links Theme / Subtheme Dacta / Technic Year 1998 Pieces 108 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon ebay	Retail $7.49 Value $14.82 Growth +97.9% Annual growth 2.4% I own this set I want this set

	9617 Introducing Air Power Theme / Subtheme Dacta / Technic Year 1997 Pieces 89 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $29.99 Value $113.40 Growth +278.1% Annual growth 3.7% I own this set I want this set

	9614 Pulleys Mini Set Theme / Subtheme Dacta / Technic Year 1993 Pieces 77 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $14.99 Value $27.92 Growth +86.3% Annual growth 1.9% I own this set I want this set

	9616 Wheels and Axles Set Theme / Subtheme Dacta / Technic Year 1997 Pieces / Minifigs 74 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $14.99 Value $31.04 Growth +107.1% Annual growth 3.5% I own this set I want this set

	9610 Gears Set Theme / Subtheme Dacta / Technic Year 1993 Pieces / Minifigs 67 / 2 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $12.50 Value $26.61 Growth +112.9% Annual growth 2.0% I own this set I want this set

	9612 Levers Set Theme / Subtheme Dacta / Technic Year 1993 Pieces 62 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay	Retail $14.99 Value $26.46 Growth +76.5% Annual growth 2.5% I own this set I want this set

	9938 Conveyor Belt Links Theme / Subtheme Dacta / Technic Year 1995 Pieces 38 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $6.25 Value $14.88 Growth +138.1% Annual growth 7.8% I own this set I want this set

	9848 9V Lamps Theme / Subtheme Dacta / Technic Year 1997 Pieces 9 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $2.99 Value $26.90 Growth +799.7% Annual growth 7.4% I own this set I want this set

	9615 Motor Add-On for Simple Mechanisms Theme / Subtheme Dacta / Technic Year 1997 Pieces 3 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $31.99 Value $45.19 Growth +41.3% Annual growth 1.6% I own this set I want this set

	9751 Control Lab Serial Interface & Adapter Theme / Subtheme Dacta / Technic Year 1995 Pieces 2 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $39.95 Value $173.61 Growth +334.6% Annual growth 3.2% I own this set I want this set

	9876 Large Turntables Theme / Subtheme Dacta / Technic Year 1992 Pieces 2 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $8.75 Value $18.52 Growth +111.7% Annual growth 3.2% I own this set I want this set

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Set Details

Set number

1030-1

Name

Technic I Simple Machines Set

Theme

Dacta

Subtheme

Technic

Year

1985

Availability

Retired

Pieces

179 (PPP $0.42)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$74.99

New/Sealed

Value

$81.80

Growth

+9.08%

Annual growth

+0.52%

90-day change

-12.59%

Used

Value

$75.00

Range

$73.50 - $90.00

Quick Buy

eBay

Buy

Lowest price

$90.00

Bricklink

Buy

Lowest price

$75.00

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$81.80

1 year forecast

$82.22+0.52%

5 year forecast

$83.92+2.59%

$83

$87

1030 Technic I Simple Machines Set is projected to be valued between $83 - $87 within five years.

Insights

Released in 1985 within the Dacta Technic educational line, Technic I Simple Machines Set, with its original storage tray and activity booklets scarce in complete condition, draws mostly specialist interest from educators and historians, and its post-retirement path has been moderate with thin trading volume.

Set Facts

The set TECHNIC I: Simple Machines (1030-1) includes 43 unique part lots, for a total of 180 individual parts.
Among the parts are mechanical elements such as gears (8-tooth, 14-tooth bevel, 24-tooth crown, 40-tooth, etc.), axles of varying lengths (4L, 6L, 8L, 10L, 12L), and a universal joint 4L.
The set also comes with 20 distinct booklets/educational sheets (activity booklets) for exploring simple machines concepts.

Technic I Simple Machines Set Reviews

11 ratings

4.8

Collectors

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Subtheme Analysis

Dacta / Technic

Sets

Years

1984 - 2003

Annual growth

+2.45% (this set +0.52%)

This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme

Community Stats

Technic I Simple Machines Set currently ranks #1 out of the top most owned sets in Dacta Technic.

#1Technic I Simple Machines Set

#2Simple Mechanisms Set

#3Technic II Powered Machines Set

#4Levers Set

#5Wheels and Axles Set

#6Gears Set

#7Structures Set

#8Motor Add-On for Simple Mechanisms

About Dacta Technic

The LEGO Dacta Technic theme is a segment of the LEGO Dacta (later rebranded as LEGO Education) line, focusing on the Technic system of LEGO building. These sets are designed for educational contexts, emphasizing principles of mechanics, engineering, and applied science. Through specialized pieces like gears, axles, and beams, the Dacta Technic theme offers a hands-on approach to understanding complex mechanical concepts, making it a resource for classrooms and other educational settings aiming to teach STEM principles.

Technic consists of 30 sets that ran from 1984 to 2003. As of today, 1034 Teachers Resource Set is the most valuable Technic set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $1,145.

Set Pricing Models

BrickEconomy uses a number of methods to determine the value of a set.

New/Sealed

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$81.80

Value (in a year)

$82.22

Value (in 2 years)

$82.65

Accuracy

0.960200 Very high

Statistical Model

Value (today)

$168.88

Value (in a year)

$170.60

Value (in two years)

$172.32

Accuracy

0.202153 Very low

Used

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$75.00

Value (low range)

$73.50

Value (high range)

$90.00

Accuracy

0.905200 High

To learn more about how we calculate pricing and forecasting, check out our article on BrickEconomy’s Approach to LEGO Pricing and Future Value Predictions.

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