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2853216 LEGO Mindstorms NXT Infrared Link Sensor
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2853216 LEGO Mindstorms NXT Infrared Link Sensor
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LEGO 2853216 Infrared Link Sensor is a Mindstorms set from 2011 currently valued at $81 for new and sealed sets. Originally retailing for $54.99, the set has gained 47% in value since retiring in November 2015, with annual appreciation averaging 3.68%. On the used market, values range from $16 to $20 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Infrared Link Sensor since September 2011. Low accuracy
LEGO 2853216-1 Infrared Link Sensor is a Mindstorms NXT accessory released in 2011, consisting of 1 piece. Produced by HiTechnic, it is an infrared sensor designed to connect the MINDSTORMS NXT system with other LEGO infrared-based devices, including the MINDSTORMS RCX, IR-controlled trains, and Power Functions components. The sensor requires a compatible MINDSTORMS NXT set such as 8527 or 8547 for use. The package includes the Infrared Link Sensor only and does not include a connector cable or the NXT Intelligent Brick.

Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $84 within the next year. The set was available for 50 months, from September 2011 to November 2015.
Infrared Link Sensor is a rare LEGO set. We have not seen set 2853216-1 available in good/new condition online or in retail stores for over 2 years. Given how hard it is to find, the estimated value in new condition of $80.59 may not reflect its true collectible worth.
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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%

10286 Color Sensor

Theme / Subtheme Mindstorms / NXT
Year 2011
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
10286 LEGO Mindstorms NXT Color Sensor
Retail $54.99
Value $81.93
Growth  +49.0%
Annual growth 3.4%

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 $63.50
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

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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 $405.
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Mindstorms NXT Infrared Link Sensor set 2853216 was released on September 8, 2011, retailing for $55, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $81, used ones can be found for $17.
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Infrared Link Sensor for LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXT!

Enhance your LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXT creations with an Infrared Link Sensor! With 3 NXT-G blocks, you’ll be able to build robots that can communicate with other devices, including the MINDSTORMS RCX, LEGO IR remote-controlled trains, and LEGO Power Functions motors.

Includes 1 Infrared Link Sensor.
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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