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Two Large Shock Absorbers

5285 LEGO Technic Two Large Shock Absorbers

Name: LEGO Technic Two Large Shock Absorbers
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 5285-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (14 reviews)

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5285 LEGO Technic Two Large Shock Absorbers

LEGO 5285 Two Large Shock Absorbers is a vintage Service Packs set from 1994 valued at $11 for new and sealed sets, up 137% from an original retail price of $4.49. Annual appreciation has averaged 1.74% since release. Used copies are valued between $9 and $10 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Two Large Shock Absorbers since June 2016. Very high accuracy

LEGO 5285 Two Large Shock Absorbers is a Service Packs/Technic set released in 1994, containing 2 pieces. The pack includes two dark gray Technic Shock Absorber 9.5L elements with soft springs. It was intended as a replacement or expansion parts pack for Technic suspension builds. This set contains the same elements as Service Pack 5252 Shock Absorbers Large.

A new and sealed Two Large Shock Absorbers is currently valued at around $11, with annual growth of approximately 2%, which is lower than other Technic sets. The average used price is $9 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $11 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $10 to $12.

All regions

All regions 5
European Union 2
Germany 3

For Sale (New/Sealed)

	(DE) in factory sealed bag	$8.74 -17.8%
	(DE) BrickLink store Devil-Bricks	$10.41 -2.1%
	(DE) BrickLink store Alfys Bricks	$11.57 +8.8%
	(NL) BrickLink store Partsnbricks	$11.73 +10.3%
	(NL) BrickLink store Partsnbricks	$11.73 +10.3%

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Set Details

Set number

5285-1

Name

Two Large Shock Absorbers

Theme

Service Packs

Subtheme

Technic

Year

1994

Availability

Retired

Packaging

Polybag

Pieces

2 (PPP $2.25)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$4.49

New/Sealed

Value

$10.63

Growth

+136.75%

Annual growth

+1.74%

90-day change

1.04%

Used

Value

$8.82

Range

$8.67 - $9.84

Quick Buy

Bricklink

Buy

Lowest price

$8.74 (DE)

Highest price

$11.73

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$10.63

1 year forecast

$10.82+1.74%

5 year forecast

$11.56+8.73%

$11

$12

5285 Two Large Shock Absorbers is projected to be valued between $11 - $12 within five years.

Insights

Retired Service Packs Technic item Two Large Shock Absorbers, set 5285, shows modest post-retirement gains for sealed copies driven by functional demand from builders, and scarcity from age is offset by plentiful compatible parts in later Technic releases, limiting long-term upside.

Set Facts

The set contains 2 dark gray Technic shock absorbers 9.5L with a soft spring.
The set is the same as 5252 Shock Absorbers Large.

Subtheme Analysis

Service Packs / Technic

Sets

Years

1978 - 1999

Annual growth

+2.85% (this set +1.74%)

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

Community Stats

Two Large Shock Absorbers currently ranks #36 out of the top most owned sets in Service Packs Technic.

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#2Pneumatic Tubing and T-Junctions

#3Technic Geared Motor

#4Compressor Pump for 8868

#5V-belts / Rubber Bands

#36Two Large Shock Absorbers

#37Wedge Belt, Pulleys and V-Belts

#38Cylinder Motor

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)

$10.63

Value (in a year)

$10.82

Value (in 2 years)

$11.00

Accuracy

0.960800 Very high

Statistical Model

Value (today)

$10.90

Value (in a year)

$11.02

Value (in two years)

$11.15

Accuracy

0.211569 Very low

Used

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$8.82

Value (low range)

$8.67

Value (high range)

$9.84

Accuracy

0.905800 High

To learn more about how we calculate pricing and forecasting, check out our article on BrickEconomy’s Approach to LEGO Pricing and Future Value Predictions.

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