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5278 LEGO Technic Chain Links
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5278 LEGO Technic Chain Links
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LEGO 5278 Chain Links is a vintage Service Packs set from 1994 valued at $9 for new and sealed sets, up 135% from an original retail price of $3.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 2.70% since release. On the used market, values range from $8 to $11 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Chain Links since June 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 5278-1 Chain Links is a Service Packs Technic set released in 1994, containing 35 pieces. It consists of black Technic link chain elements intended for constructing chain drives and similar mechanisms in Technic models. The assortment matches the contents of sets 1229 Small Technical Chainlinks and 5243 Chain Links.

A new and sealed Chain Links is currently valued at around $9, with annual growth of approximately 3%. The average used price is $8 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $10 within the next year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (DE) BrickLink store GetStones24 SUPER-SALE $9.01
-3.8%
(DE) NEW , factory sealed plastic bag. $10.41
+11.1%

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5276 Gear Wheels, Worm Gears and Racks, Universal Joints

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Growth  +278.6%
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5287 Plates and Gear Racks

Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Technic
Year 1995
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5287 LEGO Technic Plates and Gear Racks
Retail $3.99
Value $11.79
Growth  +195.5%
Annual growth 3.6%

5267 Assorted Cross Axles

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Year 1993
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Availability Retired
5267 LEGO Technic Assorted Cross Axles
Retail $3.99
Value $5.73
Growth  +43.6%
Annual growth 1.1%

5279 Steering Elements, Plates and Gear Racks

Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Technic
Year 1993
Pieces 16
Availability Retired
5279 LEGO Technic Steering Elements, Plates and Gear Racks
Retail $3.99
Value $6.65
Growth  +66.7%
Annual growth 3.1%

5269 Lift-Arms and Triangles

Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Technic
Year 1995
Pieces 12
Availability Retired
5269 LEGO Technic Lift-Arms and Triangles
Retail $3.25
Value $4.04
Growth  +24.3%

5277 Wedge Belt, Pulleys and V-Belts

Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Technic
Year 1993
Pieces 12
Availability Retired
5277 LEGO Technic Wedge Belt, Pulleys and V-Belts
Retail $3.99
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Annual growth 4.8%

5235 10 Large Technic Beams Black

Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Technic
Year 1993
Pieces 10
Availability Retired
5235 LEGO 10 Large Technic Beams Black
Retail $4.49
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Growth  +45.0%
Annual growth 1.5%

5280 Lift-Arms and Triangles

Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Technic
Year 1993
Pieces 10
Availability Retired
5280 LEGO Technic Lift-Arms and Triangles
Retail $3.25
Value $4.06
Growth  +24.9%
Annual growth 6.8%

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Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Technic
Year 1993
Pieces 7
Availability Retired
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Retail $3.99
Value $12.97
Growth  +225.1%
Annual growth 3.3%

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Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Technic
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Availability Retired
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Retail $3.25
Value $8.71
Growth  +168.0%
Annual growth 3.4%

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Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Technic
Year 1993
Pieces 3
Availability Retired
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Retail $5.49
Value $9.66
Growth  +76.0%
Annual growth 2.4%

5252 Shock Absorbers Large

Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Technic
Year 1993
Pieces 2
Availability Retired
5252 LEGO Technic Shock Absorbers Large
Retail $3.99
Value $7.79
Growth  +95.2%
Annual growth 2.1%

5285 Two Large Shock Absorbers

Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Technic
Year 1994
Pieces 2
Availability Retired
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Retail $4.49
Value $10.63
Growth  +136.7%
Annual growth 1.7%

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About Service Packs Technic

The LEGO Technic Service Packs theme consisted of supplemental sets designed specifically for the LEGO Technic line. Introduced primarily in the 1980s and 1990s, these packs provided specialized Technic parts, components, or mechanisms. Unlike full-fledged sets, these packs focused on offering additional or replacement pieces to enhance or complete existing Technic models. They catered to builders who needed specific parts, whether for customization, expansion, or replacement of lost elements.

Technic consists of 70 sets that ran from 1978 to 1999.
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