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7905 LEGO City Construction Building Crane
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LEGO 7905 Building Crane is a City set valued at $765 for new and sealed sets, up 993% from an original retail price of $69.99. The set retired in September 2008 with annual appreciation averaging 8.07% since. Used copies are valued between $156 and $210 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $327 and $899. Signals for the set are mixed, with more copies coming up for sale set against growth that outpaces similar sets.

Building Crane Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Building Crane since November 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 7905 Building Crane is a City Construction set released in 2006, containing 721 pieces and 3 minifigures. The set builds a tower crane with an extending jib, a 360-degree rotating turntable, and a trolley that slides along the boom. It includes an extra-wide stability base, a side ladder, two containers, barriers, and other construction details. One of the construction worker minifigures corresponds to Rod Stanchion as seen in the LEGO City Undercover video game.

Building Crane has climbed about 8.1% a year since retirement and is worth around $765 sealed. If the forecast is right, it keeps going, to about $874 in five years. The average used price is $175 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $730 to $1,000. The set was available for 11 months, from October 2007 to September 2008.
Collector and Investor Standing
The construction workers in this crane are the real draw, as those specific minifigures appear nowhere else. Collectors want them far more than they own them, making the set a serious grail. Investors, however, see the construction theme as too slow-moving to build lasting wealth.
85/100
Collector
Among the most wanted
Unique facial details and exclusive minifigures
33/100
Investor
Among the weakest
Slow growth limits long-term demand
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) CITY: Building Crane (7905)
BrickEconomy Choice
$615.00
(US) CITY Building Crane 7905 Factory Sealed Near Mint box SPECIAL EDITION $729.99
-4.6%
(KR) City 7905 Building Crane 721 Pieces Factory New Sealed Retired Set $749.82
-2.0%
(US) Amazon listing for Building Crane $908.97
+18.8%
(US) 7905 BUILDING CRANE construction site city town lego set legos sealed NEW $999.99
+30.7%
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For Sale (Used)

 (DE) Used - complete with box (5/10) and instructions $152.25
(US) Used - eBay listing for 7905 Building Crane $168.96
(NL) Used - Set is complete and clean with all parts in excellent condition. Stickers appl... $170.67
(NL) Used - 100% complete, comes WITH instructions 7/10 and WITH box 6/10.Stickers applied... $174.59

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 7905 Building Crane.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 7905 Building Crane.

Market Momentum

Neutral
More listings are appearing, but this set is outpacing its theme, so momentum is holding level.
DemandUpper half in City
High demand
12 months agoToday
SupplyFewer than most in City
Listings up 20% this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+5% typical for Construction
+85% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:40% bearish·30% neutral·30% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Building Crane Minifigs

Building Crane contains 3 minifigures. Construction Worker is exclusive to this set.
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Construction Worker
Construction worker with orange zipper and safety stripes, orange arms and legs, red construction helmet, plus a beard and glasses - cty0032
Exclusive
Value $8.85
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Construction Worker
Construction worker wearing orange zipper with safety stripes, orange arms and legs, red construction helmet, brown eyebrows, and thin grin - cty0031
3 sets
Value $5.07
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Worker in Orange Overalls
Minifigure wearing orange overalls with safety stripes, red construction helmet, and sporting a smirk with stubble beard - cty0079
5 sets
Value $5.42

Compared with other Construction sets

The main reason Building Crane leads the Construction sets is that it has had years longer to grow than the sets at the bottom of the group. It also helps that its gains over the past year ran ahead of similar sets.

#1 of 35
By growth since retail, +993%
+1%+993%
The best performer in the group.
$1.06 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$1.06
Typical
$0.28
About 4 times the group's typical value per piece.
#31 of 35
Used value as a share of new, 23%
10%85%
In the bottom quarter of the group.
#7 of 38 retired
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
About 75% above the rate of the group's retired sets.
Top sets by growthSince retail
17905 Building Crane+993%
27900 Heavy Loader+902%
37242 Street Sweeper+526%

Contained In Sets

66194 City Super Pack

Theme / Subtheme City / Value Packs
Year 2007
Pieces 1,097
Availability Retired
66194 LEGO City Super Pack
Retail $99.99
Value $738.33
Growth  +638.4%
Annual growth 11.1%

Sets in City / Construction

7249 XXL Mobile Crane

Theme / Subtheme City / Construction
Year 2005
Pieces / Minifigs 524 / 2
Availability Retired
7249 LEGO City Construction XXL Mobile Crane
Retail $69.99
Value $202.39
Growth  +189.2%
Annual growth 6.1%

7900 Heavy Loader

Theme / Subtheme City / Construction
Year 2006
Pieces / Minifigs 347 / 1
Availability Retired
7900 LEGO City Construction Heavy Loader
Retail $24.99
Value $250.35
Growth  +901.8%
Annual growth 5.9%

7243 Construction Site

Theme / Subtheme City / Construction
Year 2005
Pieces / Minifigs 298 / 3
Availability Retired
7243 LEGO City Construction Site
Retail $39.99
Value $146.78
Growth  +267.0%
Annual growth 6.4%

7344 Dump Truck

Theme / Subtheme City / Construction
Year 2005
Pieces / Minifigs 187 / 1
Availability Retired
7344 LEGO City Construction Dump Truck
Retail $29.99
Value $158.84
Growth  +429.6%
Annual growth 4.2%

7248 Digger

Theme / Subtheme City / Construction
Year 2005
Pieces / Minifigs 127 / 1
Availability Retired
7248 LEGO City Construction Digger
Retail $19.99
Value $112.18
Growth  +461.2%
Annual growth 4.0%

7242 Street Sweeper

Theme / Subtheme City / Construction
Year 2005
Pieces / Minifigs 63 / 1
Availability Retired
7242 LEGO City Construction Street Sweeper
Retail $7.99
Value $50.00
Growth  +525.8%
Annual growth 5.4%

7246 Mini Digger

Theme / Subtheme City / Construction
Year 2005
Pieces / Minifigs 36 / 1
Availability Retired
7246 LEGO City Construction Mini Digger
Retail $3.99
Value $13.49
Growth  +238.1%
Annual growth 5.7%

Building Crane Questions

What is the current value of LEGO 7905 Building Crane?

Today's value for a new, sealed copy of Building Crane is $765. Sealed copies typically change hands for $327 to $899. A used copy in good condition goes for about $175.

When did LEGO 7905 Building Crane retire?

Building Crane left LEGO's shelves in September 2008 after a run of 11 months, 10 months shorter than the typical Construction set. Collectors now buy it on the secondary market, from sellers on sites like eBay and BrickLink.

Is LEGO 7905 Building Crane worth more than it cost?

Yes, by a wide margin. Since it sold for $69.99 in shops, Building Crane has risen 993% in value, about 8.1% a year. It has outgrown the Construction average of 4.4% a year by a clear margin.

What will LEGO 7905 Building Crane be worth next year?

If our forecast holds, Building Crane should be worth close to $767 next year, close to where it is today. The short-term market reading is neutral. Signals from demand, supply and price are mixed. Like any forecast, this is an estimate.

What comes in LEGO 7905 Building Crane?

Building Crane has 721 pieces, or $0.10 per piece at retail, and 3 minifigures: Construction Worker (2) and Worker in Orange Overalls. As a group the minifigures are valued at around $19, led by Construction Worker at $8.85. Construction Worker cannot be found in any other set.

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Building Crane Reviews

2 reviews
4.8
Collectors
Investors
Brickset
“I think I can earnestly say that this is a "must-have" set, especially if you are a big fan of the LEGO City series. Save your LEGO allowance up and you will be rewarded. The crane stands tall, and it is quite stable. The end product is a very functional, working crane,... More brilliantly designed, it even comes with a special counterweight LEGO piece.”
Full review at brickset.com
BrickEconomy Member Review
“This LEGO construction crane stands out for its impressive size, measuring 26 inches tall and wide, making it a striking addition to any display. It features a rotating crane with a functional raising and lowering mechanism, a ladder accessible to minifigures, and a weighted counterbalance for stability. The set also includes an outhouse and shack for added detail.”
 
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About City Construction

Construction is the LEGO City subtheme for building sites, road works and the machines that go with them, almost all in the bright yellow LEGO has used for work vehicles since the Town theme. It was there from the first City year in 2005, when 7249 XXL Mobile Crane and 7243 Construction Site led the range.

Construction was introduced in 2005 and currently consists of 42 sets. As of today, 7905 Building Crane is the most valuable Construction set with an estimated new/sealed value of $765.
Summary
City Construction Building Crane set 7905 was released on October 24, 2007, retailing for $70, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $765, while used sets sell around $175.
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Build the tallest buildings ever with this special edition LEGO City Building Crane! With working functions straight out of real-world construction equipment, this towering crane is ready for any challenge. The extra-wide base provides stability for lifting loads and the side ladder allows construction workers to climb to the very top! Includes 2 containers, 3 mini-figures, barriers and more. Crane stands a towering 26" (68cm) tall! Arm extends up to 26" (68cm) long! Turn the crank to lower and raise the working hook! Slide the hook dolly along the arm for precision lifting and lowering. Seat the worker at the controls atop the tower. Crane rotates a full 360. Containers have loops on top for picking up with crane hook! Divided into sub-models for easy building and instant play.
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