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5278 LEGO Technic Chain Links

Name: LEGO Technic Chain Links
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 5278-1
Rating: 4.5 (13 reviews)

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Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Chain Links since June 2016. High accuracy

LEGO 5278 Chain Links was a 35 piece Service Packs exclusive set released in 1994. The current value for a new and sealed Chain Links is estimated at $12 with an average yearly gain of about 2% which is lower than other Technic sets. The current used prices for Chain Links can be found in the range of $10 and $11 depending on the set's condition, with an average price of $10 if it is in good overall condition.

All regions

All regions 3
European Union 1
Germany 2

For Sale (New/Sealed)

	(NL) misb perfect puntgaafservice pack	$11.52 -3.4%
	(DE) BrickLink store GetStones24	$12.13 +1.8%
	(DE) NEW , factory sealed plastic bag.	$13.05 +9.5%

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	5275 Toggle Joints and Connector Pegs and Rods Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Technic Year 1993 Pieces 48 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $3.25 Value $4.99 Growth +53.5% Annual growth 1.6% I own this set I want this set

	5233-3 Small Beams and Plates Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Technic Year 1993 Pieces 26 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $4.25 Value $13.40 Growth +215.3% Annual growth 4.3% I own this set I want this set

	5276 Gear Wheels, Worm Gears and Racks, Universal Joints Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Technic Year 1993 Pieces 23 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $4.49 Value $17.33 Growth +286.0% Annual growth 4.1% I own this set I want this set

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	5267 Assorted Cross Axles Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Technic Year 1993 Pieces 16 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $3.99 Value $6.90 Growth +72.9% Annual growth 2.2% I own this set I want this set

	5279 Steering Elements, Plates and Gear Racks Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Technic Year 1993 Pieces 16 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $3.99 Value $7.58 Growth +90.0% Annual growth 2.2% I own this set I want this set

	5269 Lift-Arms and Triangles Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Technic Year 1995 Pieces 12 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $3.25 Value $4.41 Growth +35.7% Annual growth 1.1% I own this set I want this set

	5277 Wedge Belt, Pulleys and V-Belts Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Technic Year 1993 Pieces 12 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $3.99 Value $17.96 Growth +350.1% Annual growth 6.0% I own this set I want this set

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Set Details

Set number

5278-1

Name

Chain Links

Theme

Service Packs

Subtheme

Technic

Year

1994

Availability

Retired

Packaging

Polybag

Pieces

35 (PPP $0.11)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$3.99

New/Sealed

Value

$11.92

Growth

+198.75%

Annual growth

+2.88%

90-day change

-1.77%

Used

Value

$9.89

Range

$9.71 - $11.01

Quick Buy

Bricklink

Buy

Lowest price

$11.52 (NL)

Highest price

$13.05

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

1 year forecast

$12.26

5 year forecast

$13.58

$13

$14

5278 Chain Links is estimated to be worth between $13 - $14 in 5 years (new/sealed).

Set Facts

This set include the same parts as set 1229 Small Technical Chainlinks and 5243 Chain Links.

Regional Retail Prices

United States

$3.99

United Kingdom

£2.95

Subtheme Analysis

Service Packs / Technic

Sets

Years

1978 - 1999

Annual growth

+2.73% (this set +2.88%)

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

Community Stats

Chain Links currently ranks #22 out of the top most owned sets in Service Packs Technic.

#1Technic Geared Motor

#2Pneumatic Tubing and T-Junctions

#3Compressor Pump for 8868

#4Pneumatic Valves

#5Technic Competition Accessories

#22Chain Links

#23Two Large Shock Absorbers

#24Connector Pegs, Toggle Joints and Wheels

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.

Set Pricing Models

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

New/Sealed

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$11.92

Value (in a year)

$12.26

Value (in 2 years)

$12.61

Accuracy

0.960300 Very high

Statistical Model

Value (today)

$13.56

Value (in a year)

$13.89

Value (in two years)

$14.21

Accuracy

0.245584 Very low

Used

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$9.89

Value (low range)

$9.71

Value (high range)

$11.01

Accuracy

0.905300 High

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