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LEGO 5073 Light Transmitting Elements is a vintage Service Packs set from 1987 valued at $8 for new and sealed sets, up 175% from an original retail price of $2.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 8.77% since release. Used copies are valued between $3 and $4 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $7 and $10.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Light Transmitting Elements since June 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 5073 Light Transmitting Elements is a Service Packs/Trains set released in 1987, containing 7 pieces. It includes a black 1 x 6 train light prism holder, a trans-clear 1 x 3 light prism, and a selection of trans-red and trans-yellow 1 x 1 round plates for use as lenses. The pack was intended to support LEGO train lighting assemblies by channeling light through the prism to front or rear lamps.

A new and sealed Light Transmitting Elements is currently valued at around $8, with annual growth of 8.8% that is expected to level off to around 2.2% in the coming year. The average used price is $3 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $8 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $7 to $11.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (NL) NEW IN SEALED BAG $5.78
-29.6%
(HU) New unused item, but bag is cellotaped. $5.90
-28.1%
(HU) BrickLink store Classic Town Shop $8.19
-0.2%
(HU) BrickLink store Classic Town Shop $8.19
-0.2%
(DE) One of the biggest service pack selection on bricklink $8.68
+5.7%
(HU) BrickLink store Buddhabar $9.92
+20.8%
(CA) New in sealed bag. Original stickers, markering from store. Photos available on reque... $11.05
+34.6%
(NL) BrickLink store BetuweBricks $11.57
+40.9%

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 5073 Light Transmitting Elements.

Sets in Service Packs / Trains

5065 Two-Way Plugs and Cable 3.0 m

Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Trains
Year 1987
Pieces 11
Availability Retired
5065 LEGO Trains Two-Way Plugs and Cable 3.0 m
Retail $6.99
Value $24.47
Growth  +250.1%
Annual growth 2.1%

5064 4 Locomotive Wheels for Battery Train

Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Trains
Year 1987
Pieces 8
Availability Retired
5064 LEGO 4 Locomotive Wheels for Battery Train
Retail $3.05
Value $9.27
Growth  +203.9%
Annual growth 3.7%

5067 8 Rubber Wheel Rims

Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Trains
Year 1987
Pieces 8
Availability Retired
5067 LEGO Trains 8 Rubber Wheel Rims
Retail $2.99
Value $21.84
Growth  +630.4%
Annual growth 5.2%

5061 Train Connector Leads 25 and 75 cm

Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Trains
Year 1987
Pieces 6
Availability Retired
5061 LEGO Train Connector Leads 25 and 75 cm
Retail $3.05
Value $10.96
Growth  +259.3%
Annual growth 3.3%

5066 Buffer Sets and Couplings

Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Trains
Year 1987
Pieces 6
Availability Retired
5066 LEGO Trains Buffer Sets and Couplings
Retail $3.99
Value $17.73
Growth  +344.4%
Annual growth 2.2%

5068 Locomotive Base Plate with Couplings Motor Frame

Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Trains
Year 1987
Pieces 5
Availability Retired
5068 LEGO Trains Locomotive Base Plate with Couplings Motor Frame
Retail $4.99
Value $16.94
Growth  +239.5%
Annual growth 2.5%

5062 Shunting Trip Posts and Signal 4.5 V

Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Trains
Year 1987
Pieces 4
Availability Retired
5062 LEGO Trains Shunting Trip Posts and Signal 4.5 V
Retail $4.49
Value $38.41
Growth  +755.5%
Annual growth 5.7%

5074 2 Bogie Plates

Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Trains
Year 1987
Pieces 2
Availability Retired
5074 LEGO Trains 2 Bogie Plates
Retail $1.99
Value $13.45
Growth  +575.9%
Annual growth 5.7%

5075 Tender 4.5 V Battery Red. For Trains with Battery Motor 810

Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Trains
Year 1987
Pieces 2
Availability Retired
5075 LEGO Tender 4.5 V Battery Red. For Trains with Battery Motor 810
Retail $9.99
Value $52.99
Growth  +430.4%
Annual growth 4.3%

5063 Power Supply Rail for 12 V Trains

Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Trains
Year 1987
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
5063 LEGO Power Supply Rail for 12 V Trains
Retail $4.49
Value $17.86
Growth  +297.8%
Annual growth 4.3%

5072 Long Wagon or Carriage Base 6x28

Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Trains
Year 1987
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
5072 LEGO Trains Long Wagon or Carriage Base 6x28
Retail $2.99
Value $26.75
Growth  +794.6%
Annual growth 4.9%

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About Service Packs Trains

The LEGO Trains Service Packs theme was a series of supplementary sets tailored for the LEGO Trains line. Available mainly during the 1980s and 1990s, these packs supplied extra train-related parts, track sections, and accessories. Rather than complete train sets, they provided specific components, allowing users to expand their train layouts, replace missing pieces, or modify existing models.

Trains consists of 39 sets that ran from 1980 to 1996. As of today, 1106 Battery Tender for Trains is the most valuable Trains set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $160.
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