LEGO 1117 Technic Axles and Bushes

Name: LEGO Technic Axles and Bushes
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 1117-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (10 reviews)

LEGO 1117 Axles and Bushes is a vintage Service Packs set from 1978 valued at $10 for new and sealed sets, up 229% from an original retail price of $2.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 2.86% since release. Used copies are valued between $8 and $9 depending on condition.

Axles and Bushes Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Axles and Bushes since January 2017. Very high accuracy

LEGO 1117-1 Axles and Bushes is a Service Packs Technic set released in 1978, containing 24 pieces. It includes black Technic axles in lengths 2L, 4L, 6L, 8L, 10L, and 12L, along with 12 light gray Technic bushes. Issued as part of the Technic Service Packs range, it was intended to supplement builders with spare axles and bush elements.

A new Axles and Bushes sells for around $10 today, after averaging 2.9% growth a year since retirement. Give it five years and our forecast has it near $10. The average used price is $8 for those in good overall condition. Recent market trends show a period of price correction, with values declining over the past year.

For Sale (New/Sealed)

	(BE) Axles and Bushes from BrickLink seller partsnbricks	$7.82 -20.4%
	(DE) Axles and Bushes from BrickLink seller LUBI.TOYS	$8.38 -14.8%
	(DK) Axles and Bushes from BrickLink seller heino	$8.42 -14.3%

Compared with other Technic sets

#29 of 70

By growth since retail, +229%

+0%+1,107%

In the top half of the group.

Top sets by growth		Year	Since retail
1	5102 Pneumatic Tube Black and Grey 60 and 100 cm	1987	+1,107%
2	5229 Technic Gear Wheels and Differential Housing	1997	+759%
3	5262 Gear Wheels	1990	+735%
29	1117 Axles and Bushes	1978	+229%

Axles and Bushes Questions

How much is LEGO 1117 Axles and Bushes worth today?

Today's value for a new, sealed copy of Axles and Bushes is $10. Its value has eased 9% over the last 90 days. On the used market, expect to pay around $8.

Can you still buy LEGO 1117 Axles and Bushes from LEGO?

No. Axles and Bushes has been retired by LEGO. Collectors now buy it on the secondary market, from sellers on sites like eBay and BrickLink.

Is LEGO 1117 Axles and Bushes worth more than it cost?

Yes, by a wide margin. Since it sold for $2.99 in shops, Axles and Bushes has risen 229% in value, about 2.9% a year. That is in line with the Technic average of 2.9% a year.

How much could LEGO 1117 Axles and Bushes be worth in a year?

Next year's forecast for Axles and Bushes is $10, close to where it is today. This is an estimate and markets can change.

What is the piece count of LEGO 1117 Axles and Bushes?

Axles and Bushes is built from 24 pieces, about $0.12 each at retail.

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Set Details

Set number

1117-1

Name

Axles and Bushes

Theme

Service Packs

Subtheme

Technic

Year

1978

Availability

Retired

Packaging

Polybag

Pieces

24 (PPP $0.12)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$2.99

New/Sealed

Value

$9.83

Growth

+228.76%

Annual growth

+2.86% Decreasing

2025 growth

-0.60%

90-day change

-9.23%

1-year growth

-0.43% (12 month outlook)

Future growth

+1.60% (2-5 year outlook)

Used

Value

$8.16

Range

$7.78 - $8.83

Quick Buy

eBay

Buy

Typical price

$9.83

BrickLink

Buy

Lowest price

$7.82 (BE)

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$9.83

1 year forecast

$9.79-0.43%

5 year forecast

$10.43+6.11%

Weaker outlook

Stronger outlook

The forecast puts 1117 Axles and Bushes at about $10.43 in five years. That is among the weaker outlooks of all sets.

Insights

Retired and sought mainly by completionists, Axles and Bushes (1117) is an early Technic service pack whose sealed copies are scarce after decades off-shelf, and its standard axle-and-bush contents limit broader collector demand and keep trading volumes thin.

Set Facts

The set consists of a number of Black Technic Axles in sizes (2L, 4L, 6L, 8L and 10L) and 12 Light Gray Technic Bushes.

Axles and Bushes Reviews

10 ratings

4.3

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Subtheme Analysis

Service Packs / Technic

Sets

Years

1978 - 1999

Annual growth

+2.85% (this set +2.86%)

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

Community Stats

Axles and Bushes currently ranks #69 out of the top most owned sets in Service Packs Technic.

#1Pneumatic Valves

#2Pneumatic Tubing and T-Junctions

#3Technic Geared Motor

#4Compressor Pump for 8868

#5V-belts / Rubber Bands

#69Axles and Bushes

About Service Packs Technic

Technic service packs were the parts packs of the Technic line from 1978 to 1999, sold for builders who wanted more of a part than their sets held or who were making models of their own. They follow the growth of Technic itself.

Technic consists of 70 sets that ran from 1978 to 1999.

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	5118 Flex System Elements Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Technic Year 1991 Pieces 35 Availability Retired Buy this set at BrickLink	Retail $5.99 Value $41.96 Growth +600.5% Annual growth 5.7% I own this set I want this set

	5278 Chain Links Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Technic Year 1994 Pieces 35 Availability Retired Buy this set at BrickLink	Retail $3.99 Value $8.39 Growth +110.3% Annual growth 1.8% I own this set I want this set

	5260 Connecting Rods and Stop Bushes Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Technic Year 1990 Pieces 32 Availability Retired Buy this set at BrickLink	Retail $2.25 Value $10.00 Growth +344.4% Annual growth 4.2% I own this set I want this set

	5255 Connector Pegs Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Technic Year 1990 Pieces 30 Availability Retired Buy this set at BrickLink	Retail $1.99 Value $7.38 Growth +270.9% Annual growth 4.4% I own this set I want this set

	5110 Cross Axles, Nuts Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Technic Year 1990 Pieces 26 Availability Retired Buy this set at BrickLink	Retail $3.99 Value $10.38 Growth +160.2% Annual growth 2.7% I own this set I want this set

	5228 Black Technic Beams and Plates with Holes Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Technic Year 1997 Pieces 26 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay BrickLink	Retail $4.49 Value $4.51 Growth +0.4% Annual growth 2.0% I own this set I want this set

	5233-3 Small Beams and Plates Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Technic Year 1993 Pieces 26 Availability Retired Buy this set at BrickLink	Retail $4.25 Value $9.77 Growth +129.9% Annual growth 4.5% I own this set I want this set

	5257 Connector Pegs, Toggle Joints and Wheels Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Technic Year 1990 Pieces 25 Availability Retired Buy this set at BrickLink	Retail $2.25 Value $17.97 Growth +698.7% Annual growth 4.4% I own this set I want this set

	5264 Rotors and Bush / Cross Axles Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Technic Year 1989 Pieces 24 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $2.25 Value $3.84 Growth +70.7% Annual growth 1.5% I own this set I want this set

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	5276 Gear Wheels, Worm Gears and Racks, Universal Joints Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Technic Year 1993 Pieces 23 Availability Retired Buy this set at BrickLink	Retail $4.49 Value $18.13 Growth +303.8% Annual growth 2.9% I own this set I want this set

	5266 Gear Racks, Gear Wheels and Pulley Wheels Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Technic Year 1989 Pieces 22 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $5.99 Value $22.52 Growth +276.0% Annual growth 4.6% I own this set I want this set

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	70012 V-belts / Rubber Bands Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Technic Year 1985 Pieces 20 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay StockX BrickLink	Retail $2.99 Value $15.01 Growth +402.0% Annual growth 4.3% I own this set I want this set

	5226 Technic Assorted Cross Axles Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Technic Year 1998 Pieces 18 Availability Retired Buy this set at BrickLink	Retail $3.99 Value $5.65 Growth +41.6% Annual growth 1.9% I own this set I want this set

	5287 Plates and Gear Racks Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Technic Year 1995 Pieces 18 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay BrickLink	Retail $3.99 Value $10.58 Growth +165.2% Annual growth 3.2% I own this set I want this set

	5267 Assorted Cross Axles Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Technic Year 1993 Pieces 16 Availability Retired Buy this set at BrickLink	Retail $3.99 Value $6.65 Growth +66.7% Annual growth 1.6% I own this set I want this set

	5279 Steering Elements, Plates and Gear Racks Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Technic Year 1993 Pieces 16 Availability Retired Buy this set at BrickLink	Retail $3.99 Value $7.47 Growth +87.2% Annual growth 3.2% I own this set I want this set

	5290 Plates, Gear Racks Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Technic Year 1996 Pieces 16 Availability Retired Buy this set at BrickLink	Retail $3.49 Value $16.68 Growth +377.9% Annual growth 5.4% I own this set I want this set

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1117 LEGO Technic Axles and Bushes