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42048 LEGO Technic Race Kart
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LEGO 42048 Race Kart is a Technic set valued at $90 for new and sealed sets, up 200% from an original retail price of $29.99. The set retired in November 2017 with annual appreciation averaging 8.95% since. Used copies are valued between $20 and $32 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $76 and $124.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Race Kart since November 2017. Very high accuracy
LEGO 42048 Race Kart is a Technic set released in 2016, containing 345 pieces. The model builds a race kart replica in a purple and orange color scheme. Functional features include working steering, a gearbox, a detailed engine with a moving piston, and a tilting racing seat. As a 2-in-1 set, it can be rebuilt into a Track Car.

A new and sealed Race Kart is currently valued at around $90, with annual growth of approximately 6%. The average used price is $26 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $98 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $76 to $100. The set was available for 22 months, from January 2016 to November 2017.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (CA) Box has some shelf wear and remnants of a small price sticker on the bottom edge of o... $64.37
-28.5%
(DK) BrickLink store KisbyVault $65.87
-26.8%
(CA) Sealed, box may have minor shelf wear. $68.65
-23.7%
(US) TECHNIC: Race Kart (42048) - BRAND NEW, SEALED
BrickEconomy Choice
$74.95
-16.7%
(US) 2016 Retired LEGO Technic 42048 Race Kart Set New Sealed in Box $79.99
-11.1%
(US) 2016 Retired LEGO Technic 42048 Race Kart Set New Sealed in Box $84.99
-5.6%
(US) 2016 Retired LEGO Technic 42048 Race Kart Set New Sealed in Box $89.99
0.0%
(US) Race Kart 42048 Technic Minifigure Building Set $90.00
(BE) BrickLink store BE_AfolTech $92.86
+3.2%
(US) - 42048 - Technic: Race Kart - 345 pcs. $99.95
+11.1%
(US) 42048 Technic Race Kart New Sealed $99.99
+11.1%
(US) Technic 42048 Race Kart Vintage $100.00
+11.1%
(US) Technic 42048 Race Kart 2 in 1 $120.00
+33.3%
(US) TECHNIC Race Kart 42048 Building Kit $123.40
+37.1%
(US) Technic Race Kart 42048 Building Kit $123.72
+37.5%

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 42048 Race Kart.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends (number sold) of new/sealed 42048 Race Kart.

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Theme Technic
Year 2016
Pieces 3,927
Availability Retired
42055 LEGO Technic Bucket Wheel Excavator
Retail $279.99
Value $692.06
Growth  +147.2%
Annual growth 11.5%

42056 Porsche 911 GT3 RS

Theme Technic
Year 2016
Pieces 2,704
Availability Retired
42056 LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Retail $299.99
Value $929.27
Growth  +209.8%
Annual growth 17.2%

42052 Heavy Lift Helicopter

Theme Technic
Year 2016
Pieces 1,042
Availability Retired
42052 LEGO Technic Heavy Lift Helicopter
Retail $139.99
Value $226.68
Growth  +61.9%
Annual growth 4.1%

42050 Drag Racer

Theme Technic
Year 2016
Pieces 647
Availability Retired
42050 LEGO Technic Drag Racer
Retail $79.99
Value $118.84
Growth  +48.6%
Annual growth 4.7%

42049 Mine Loader

Theme Technic
Year 2016
Pieces 476
Availability Retired
42049 LEGO Technic Mine Loader
Retail $49.99
Value $80.30
Growth  +60.6%
Annual growth 3.4%

42047 Police Interceptor

Theme Technic
Year 2016
Pieces 185
Availability Retired
42047 LEGO Technic Police Interceptor
Retail $19.99
Value $37.56
Growth  +87.9%
Annual growth 7.6%

42045 Hydroplane Racer

Theme Technic
Year 2016
Pieces 180
Availability Retired
42045 LEGO Technic Hydroplane Racer
Retail $19.99
Value $31.16
Growth  +55.9%
Annual growth 5.6%

42046 Getaway Racer

Theme Technic
Year 2016
Pieces 170
Availability Retired
42046 LEGO Technic Getaway Racer
Retail $19.99
Value $33.29
Growth  +66.5%
Annual growth 5.4%

42044 Display Team Jet

Theme Technic
Year 2016
Pieces 113
Availability Retired
42044 LEGO Technic Display Team Jet
Retail $12.99
Value $29.44
Growth  +126.6%
Annual growth 7.3%

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Race Kart Reviews

40 reviews
4.8
Collectors
Investors
“This is a great LEGO Technic set – I really do like it. Both models look nice, the parts included are great with the orange, purple, and transmission elements, playability is quite good with the driving and transmission settings, and the price is great too. I would not... More hesitate picking this up, even if it was at full price, if you still can.”
Full review at vaderfan2187.wordpress.com
Eurobricks
“Besides the rather large turning radius, there are no real downsides to this model. I love the looks and color scheme. It also it contains various unique and rare parts. It even features a working gearbox and working steering wheel. The set comes with printed instructions... More for the B-model, so it's basically a real 2-in-1 set.”
Full review at www.eurobricks.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 and primarily designed for older children and adults. The theme was first introduced as the Expert Builder series in 1977, but was officially renamed as TECHNIC in 1984. TECHNIC is still an active theme, and is one of the longest running themes in LEGO history. While most TECHNIC sets are vehicles that use pieces to mimic real vehicles, such as engine pieces, suspension, pneumatic, and transmission pieces, the TECHNIC parts have been used by various other System themes as well as LEGO Mindstorms.
Summary
Technic Race Kart set 42048 was released on January 2, 2016, retailing for $30, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $90, while used sets sell around $26.
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Reach breakneck speeds with this authentic replica of a real-life race kart, featuring a purple and orange color scheme with racing stickers, working steering and gearbox, detailed engine with moving piston and a racing seat that tilts to reveal the working transmission.

This robust 2-in-1 LEGO® Technic model can be rebuilt to create a Track Car for a double build-and-play experience! Digital 3D building instructions for both models are available online. Build a sleek and sporty Race Kart with real working steering and moving pistons!

Includes slick racing tiers, racing stickers and gearbox LEGO Technic building toys are compatible with all LEGO construction sets for creative building Race Kart is 10 inches long, 7 inches wide, and 2 inches high 345 pieces.
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