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Mindstorms NXT IR Receiver

2855040 LEGO Mindstorms NXT IR Receiver

Name: LEGO Mindstorms NXT IR Receiver
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 2855040-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.70 (53 reviews)

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LEGO 2855040 Mindstorms NXT IR Receiver is a Mindstorms set from 2010 currently valued at $76 for new and sealed sets. Originally retailing for $49.99, the set has gained 51% in value since retiring in January 2015, with annual appreciation averaging 3.85%. On the used market, values range from $61 to $69 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Mindstorms NXT IR Receiver since July 2016. Medium accuracy

LEGO 2855040-1 Mindstorms NXT IR Receiver is a Mindstorms NXT accessory released in 2010, containing 1 piece. It is an infrared receiver designed to let NXT-based robots receive commands from compatible LEGO remote controls, including 8879 and 8885. Depending on the programming used, the receiver supports either direct remote control or command-based operation for specific robot actions. It was released as a separate component for expanding Mindstorms NXT functionality.

A new and sealed Mindstorms NXT IR Receiver is currently valued at around $76, with annual growth of approximately 4%, which is higher than other NXT sets. The average used price is $63 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $79 within the next year. The set was available for 55 months, from June 2010 to January 2015.

Mindstorms NXT IR Receiver is a rare LEGO set. We have not seen set 2855040-1 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 $75.65 may not reflect its true collectible worth.

There are currently no new/sealed listings available for Mindstorms NXT IR Receiver at this time.

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	RF ID Sensor Theme / Subtheme Mindstorms / NXT Year 2008 Pieces 3 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $29.99 Value $93.21 Growth +210.8% Annual growth 7.1% I own this set I want this set

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	2852724 Accelerometer Sensor Theme / Subtheme Mindstorms / NXT Year 2011 Pieces 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $54.99 Value $49.00 I own this set I want this set

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	2853216 Infrared Link Sensor Theme / Subtheme Mindstorms / NXT Year 2011 Pieces 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $54.99 Value $80.59 Growth +46.6% Annual growth 3.7% I own this set I want this set

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	9842 Interactive Servo Motor Theme / Subtheme Mindstorms / NXT Year 2006 Pieces 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $24.99 Value $28.24 Growth +13.0% Annual growth 2.6% I own this set I want this set

	9843 Touch Sensor Theme / Subtheme Mindstorms / NXT Year 2006 Pieces 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	Retail $24.99 Value $32.36 Growth +29.5% Annual growth 3.7% I own this set I want this set

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	9845 Sound Sensor Theme / Subtheme Mindstorms / NXT Year 2006 Pieces 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $34.99 Value $57.66 Growth +64.8% Annual growth 4.9% I own this set I want this set

	9846 Ultrasonic Sensor Theme / Subtheme Mindstorms / NXT Year 2006 Pieces 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	Retail $39.99 Value $45.76 Growth +14.4% Annual growth 1.3% I own this set I want this set

	9847 Bluetooth Dongle Theme / Subtheme Mindstorms / NXT Year 2006 Pieces 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $32.50 Value $32.00 I own this set I want this set

	Compass Sensor for Mindstorms NXT Theme / Subtheme Mindstorms / NXT Year 2006 Pieces 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $54.99 Value $73.84 Growth +34.3% Annual growth 3.7% I own this set I want this set

	Color Sensor for Mindstorms NXT Theme / Subtheme Mindstorms / NXT Year 2007 Pieces 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $54.99 Value $70.37 Growth +28.0% Annual growth 1.7% I own this set I want this set

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Set Details

Set number

2855040-1

Name

Mindstorms NXT IR Receiver

Theme

Mindstorms

Subtheme

NXT

Year

2010

Released

June 4, 2010

Retired

January 6, 2015

Availability

Retired

Pieces

1 (PPP $49.99)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$49.99

New/Sealed

Value

$75.65

Growth

+51.33%

Annual growth

+3.85%

90-day change

0.34%

Used

Value

$62.79

Range

$60.81 - $69.00

Quick Buy

eBay

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Price

$73.38

Bricklink

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Price

~$76.41

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$75.65

1 year forecast

$78.56+3.85%

5 year forecast

$90.08+19.07%

$87

$93

2855040 Mindstorms NXT IR Receiver is projected to be valued between $87 - $93 within five years.

Insights

Released in 2010 and retired in 2015 under the Mindstorms NXT subtheme, Mindstorms NXT IR Receiver is a discontinued robotics accessory with constrained supply and steady but modest post-retirement appreciation, and its compatibility limited to older systems reduces crossover demand and liquidity.

Set Facts

The IR receiver enables your robot to receive commands from 8879 or 8885 Lego remote controls and, depending on programming, you can command your robot to perform certain tasks or directly control it.

Regional Retail Prices (LEGO.com/Store)

United States

$49.99

United Kingdom

£39.99

Canada

$69.99

Europe

€44.99

Mindstorms NXT IR Receiver Reviews

53 ratings

4.7

Collectors

Investors

Subtheme Analysis

Mindstorms / NXT

Sets

Years

2006 - 2011

Lifespan

53 mos (this set 55 mos)

Annual growth

+2.22% (this set +3.85%)

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

Community Stats

Mindstorms NXT IR Receiver currently ranks #17 out of the top most owned sets in Mindstorms NXT.

#1Mindstorms NXT

#2Interactive Servo Motor

#3NXT Intelligent Brick

#4Rechargeable Battery

#5Ultrasonic Sensor

#17Mindstorms NXT IR Receiver

#18Connector Cables for Mindstorms NXT

#19Infrared Link Sensor

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.

Summary

Mindstorms NXT Mindstorms NXT IR Receiver set 2855040 was released on June 4, 2010, retailing for $50, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $76, used ones can be found for $63.

Set Pricing Models

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

New/Sealed

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$75.65

Value (in a year)

$78.56

Value (in 2 years)

$81.48

Accuracy

0.820000 High

Statistical Model

Value (today)

$92.67

Value (in a year)

$96.23

Value (in two years)

$99.80

Accuracy

0.706021 High

Used

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$62.79

Value (low range)

$60.81

Value (high range)

$69.00

Accuracy

0.765000 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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