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LEGO 42009 Mobile Crane MK II is a Technic set valued at $450 for new and sealed sets, up 105% from an original retail price of $219.99. The set retired in November 2015 with annual appreciation averaging 5.88% since. Used copies are valued between $214 and $284 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $420 and $512. Its market is steady for now, as a value that has risen in recent months and more copies coming up for sale pull in opposite directions.

Mobile Crane MK II Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Mobile Crane MK II since November 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 42009 Mobile Crane MK II is a Technic set released in 2013, containing 2606 pieces. It models a large mobile crane with five axles, multi-axle steering, a rotating superstructure, and a V8 engine with moving pistons. Included Power Functions elements—an L-Motor (88003) and Battery Box (8881)—operate the extending outriggers, lowering feet, raising the boom, and winch retraction. The set also offers a 2-in-1 rebuild into a container stacker and truck.

At around $450 for a sealed copy, Mobile Crane MK II has averaged 5.9% a year since retirement. Our forecast sees it reaching about $507 within five years. The average used price is $236 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $460 to $600. The set was available for 27 months, from August 2013 to November 2015.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (KR) Technic 42009 Mobile Crane MK II New $347.00
-22.9%
(KR) 42009 Mobile Crane MK II 2606pcs (New, Unopened) $395.00
-12.2%
(KR) Mobile Crane MK II $418.33
-7.0%
(US) Mobile Crane MK II from BrickLink seller dawgnut01 $415.00
-7.8%
(US) Mobile Crane MK II from BrickLink seller gadzooky $420.00
-6.7%
(US) TECHNIC: Mobile Crane MK II (42009) Sealed In Box $425.00
-5.6%
(KR) Technic 42009 Mobile Crane MK II $438.06
-2.7%
(KR) 42009 Mobile Crane MK II 2606pcs FedEx Shipping - Sealed $439.99
-2.2%
(US) Mobile Crane MK II from BrickLink seller tigerchen $440.00
-2.2%
(KR) 42009 Mobile Crane MK II 2606pcs SEALED $449.99
0.0%
(US) TECHNIC: Mobile Crane MK II (42009) - Brand New & Sealed $449.99
0.0%
(KR) Technic - Mobile Crane MK II - 42009 - New Sealed $450.00
(KR) Technic 42009 Mobile Crane MK II 2606pcs Power Functions New Sealed Retired $459.00
+2.0%
(KR) Technic 42009 Mobile Crane MK II 2606pcs Sealed MISB Retired Power Function $460.00
+2.2%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 42009 Mobile Crane MK II.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 42009 Mobile Crane MK II.

Market Momentum

Neutral
This set's value is climbing, but more listings are appearing, so momentum is holding level.
DemandTop 4% in Technic
Very high demand
12 months agoToday
SupplyMore than most in Technic
Listings up 22% this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+1% typical for Technic
-1% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:5% bearish·80% neutral·15% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Compared with other Technic Mobile Crane sets

Mobile Crane MK II's launch price was more than twice that of most sets above it, which goes a long way to explain why it ranks 10th of 12 Technic Mobile Crane sets.

#10 of 12
By growth since retail, +105%
+22%+1,210%
In the bottom quarter of the group.
$0.17 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$0.17
Typical
$0.27
About 35% below the group's typical value per piece.
#3 of 12
Used value as a share of new, 53%
15%60%
In the top quarter of the group.
#11 of 12 retired
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
About 25% below the rate of the group's retired sets.
Technic Mobile Crane sets by valueValueSince retail
855 Mobile Crane$642+1,210%
8421 Mobile Crane$548+265%
8258 Crane Truck$473+215%
42009 Mobile Crane MK II$450+105%
8460 Pneumatic Crane Truck$441+345%
955 Mobile Crane$381+678%
42082 Rough Terrain Crane$365+22%
8053 Mobile Crane$319+219%

Technic Mobile Crane Sets

42108 Mobile Crane

Theme Technic
Year 2020
Pieces 1,292
Availability Retired
42108 LEGO Technic Mobile Crane
Retail $99.99
Value $190.00
Growth  +90.0%
Annual growth 9.7%

42082 Rough Terrain Crane

Theme Technic
Year 2018
Pieces 4,057
Availability Retired
42082 LEGO Technic Rough Terrain Crane
Retail $299.99
Value $364.67
Growth  +21.6%
Annual growth 2.4%

8053 Mobile Crane

Theme Technic
Year 2010
Pieces 1,289
Availability Retired
8053 LEGO Technic Mobile Crane
Retail $99.99
Value $318.52
Growth  +218.6%
Annual growth 8.1%

8258 Crane Truck

Theme Technic
Year 2009
Pieces 1,877
Availability Retired
8258 LEGO Technic Crane Truck
Retail $149.99
Value $472.80
Growth  +215.2%
Annual growth 3.6%

8421 Mobile Crane

Theme Technic
Year 2005
Pieces 1,884
Availability Retired
8421 LEGO Technic Mobile Crane
Retail $149.99
Value $547.71
Growth  +265.2%
Annual growth 7.0%

8438 Pneumatic Crane Truck

Theme Technic
Year 2003
Pieces 848
Availability Retired
8438 LEGO Technic Pneumatic Crane Truck
Retail $84.99
Value $288.03
Growth  +238.9%
Annual growth 3.2%

8431 Pneumatic Crane Truck

Theme Technic
Year 2002
Pieces 862
Availability Retired
8431 LEGO Technic Pneumatic Crane Truck
Retail $84.99
Value $197.22
Growth  +132.1%
Annual growth 3.1%

8446 Crane Truck

Theme Technic
Year 1999
Pieces 582
Availability Retired
8446 LEGO Technic Crane Truck
Retail $59.99
Value $223.02
Growth  +271.8%
Annual growth 3.9%

8460 Pneumatic Crane Truck

Theme Technic
Year 1995
Pieces 850
Availability Retired
8460 LEGO Technic Pneumatic Crane Truck
Retail $99.00
Value $440.58
Growth  +345.0%
Annual growth 4.8%

955 Mobile Crane

Theme Technic
Year 1979
Pieces 512
Availability Retired
955 LEGO Technic Mobile Crane
Retail $49.00
Value $380.98
Growth  +677.5%
Annual growth 4.5%

855 Mobile Crane

Theme Technic
Year 1978
Pieces 512
Availability Retired
855 LEGO Technic Mobile Crane
Retail $49.00
Value $642.03
Growth  +1210.3%
Annual growth 5.5%

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41999 LEGO Technic 4x4 Crawler Exclusive Edition
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42005 LEGO Technic Monster Truck
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42004 Mini Backhoe Loader

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Pieces 246
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42004 LEGO Technic Mini Backhoe Loader
Retail $24.99
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42002 Hovercraft

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Year 2013
Pieces 170
Availability Retired
42002 LEGO Technic Hovercraft
Retail $19.99
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Theme Technic
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Retail $19.99
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Theme Technic
Year 2013
Pieces 158
Availability Retired
42011 LEGO Technic Race Car
Retail $19.99
Value $83.95
Growth  +320.0%
Annual growth 5.3%

42001 Mini Off-Roader

Theme Technic
Year 2013
Pieces 100
Availability Retired
42001 LEGO Technic Mini Off-Roader
Retail $12.99
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Mobile Crane MK II Questions

What is the current value of LEGO 42009 Mobile Crane MK II?

Today's value for a new, sealed copy of Mobile Crane MK II is $450. Sealed copies typically change hands for $420 to $512. Used copies are worth about $236.

Is LEGO 42009 Mobile Crane MK II still available?

No. LEGO retired Mobile Crane MK II in November 2015 after about 2 years on store shelves. Collectors now buy it on the secondary market, from sellers on sites like eBay and BrickLink.

Has LEGO 42009 Mobile Crane MK II increased in value?

Yes. Since it sold for $219.99 in shops, Mobile Crane MK II has risen 105% in value, about 5.9% a year. It has outgrown the Technic average of 4% a year by a clear margin.

What is the one-year forecast for LEGO 42009 Mobile Crane MK II?

Our one-year forecast has Mobile Crane MK II at around $451 a year from now, close to where it is today. The short-term market reading is neutral. Signals from demand, supply and price are mixed. Forecasts are estimates, not guarantees.

How big is LEGO 42009 Mobile Crane MK II?

Mobile Crane MK II has 2,606 pieces, or $0.08 per piece at retail.

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Mobile Crane MK II Reviews

36 reviews
4.7
Collectors
Investors
The Lego Car Blog
“I am glad I bought this. Its real strength lies in its… strength, and it's clearly been engineered to be useful and playable, and not just decorative; its compromises are all made in the direction of playability and robustness and for that I applaud it. LEGO's best crane,... More bar none.”
Full review at thelegocarblog.com
Brickipedia
“It features the second largest piece count ever (the first is 42055 Bucket Wheel Excavator, at 3,929 pieces) for a Technic set at 2606 pieces, and includes a power functions large motor and a power functions battery box. The set has a 4-mode gearbox on the crane's... More superstructure that controls the outriggers, hook, extend boom and raise/lower boom.”
Full review at brickipedia.fandom.com

About Technic

TECHNIC is one of The LEGO Company's main lines based on creating detailed model machines and mechanical toys with specialized beams, axles, gears and connectors. The theme was first introduced as the Expert Builder series in 1977, but was officially renamed as TECHNIC in 1984.
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Technic Mobile Crane MK II set 42009 was released in August 2013, retailing for $220, but has since been retired. New, unopened Mobile Crane MK II sets are valued at $450, while used sets can be found for $236 in good condition.
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Get ready for the biggest, most complex LEGO® Technic model ever — the Mobile Crane MK II! Drive this 2,606-piece behemoth of a model into position with the cool 8-wheel steering and rotate the superstructure. Then activate the included LEGO Power Functions motor to extend the outriggers, lower the feet and extend or raise the crane arm up to 77cm into the air. Lower the hook with the working winch and get ready to lift the load! This authentic 2-in-1 model also features 10 wheels, 5 axles and a detailed V8 motor with moving pistons. Rebuilds into a container stacker and truck featuring Power Functions motor-powered extending and raising boom. Features LEGO® Power Functions motor-powered extending outriggers, lowering feet, extending or raising crane arm and retractable winch Also includes a rotating superstructure, 8-wheel drive, 5 axles, 10 wheels and a detailed V8 motor with moving pistons, 88003 LEGO Power Functions L-Motor and 8881 LEGO Power Functions Battery Box 2...
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