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LEGO 8215 Gyro Copter is a Technic set from 1997 valued at $38 for new and sealed sets, up 376% from an original retail price of $7.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 5.30% 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 Gyro Copter since August 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 8215 Gyro Copter is a Technic Tech Play set released in 1997, containing 107 pieces. The model builds a small autogyro-style aircraft with a three-bladed main rotor, a rear propeller, and tricycle landing gear that uses pulley wheels with tires. A hand crank on the left side drives both the rotor and propeller through a geared mechanism, with the two functions linked at a 3:1 ratio. The cockpit uses yellow flex tubing for its frame, a less common color choice in Technic sets of the period.

A new and sealed Gyro Copter is currently valued at around $38, with annual growth of 3.6% that is expected to level off to around 2.7% in the coming year. The average used price is $9 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $28 to $39. Recent market trends show a period of price correction, with values declining over the past year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) TECHNIC 8215 GYRO COPTER NEW SEALED
BrickEconomy Choice
$29.26
(US) New LEGO Technic 8215 Gyro Copter Set Helicopter Retired In Box 1997 $29.99
-21.2%
(US) TECHNIC 8215 GYRO COPTER $39.00
+2.4%
(US) This set is Brand New and Sealed. We are the original owner and bought it new off the... $40.00
+5.1%
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For Sale (Used)

 (US) Used - TECHNIC: Gyro Copter (8215)
$10.00
(US) Used - 100% complete, with instructions. No box or extra pieces. Smoke free home. $10.00
(NL) Used - Complete and in good condition. Including instructions, no box $10.64
(CA) Used - Mint condition. No box or instructions. $10.69
(FR) Used - complete in good condition, with instruction, no box, no extra item, stickers... $11.20

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Gyro Copter Reviews

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“The 8215 Gyro Copter was the first and only Auto Gyro in the Technic line-up, although arguably it is actually some sort of hybrid helicopter instead. This is an example of one of the very simplest Tech Play models designed for a beginner Technic audience.”
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About Technic

TECHNIC is one of The LEGO Company's main lines based on creating detailed model machines and mechanical toys with specialized beams, axles, gears and connectors and primarily designed for older children and adults. The theme was first introduced as the Expert Builder series in 1977, but was officially renamed as TECHNIC in 1984. TECHNIC is still an active theme, and is one of the longest running themes in LEGO history. While most TECHNIC sets are vehicles that use pieces to mimic real vehicles, such as engine pieces, suspension, pneumatic, and transmission pieces, the TECHNIC parts have been used by various other System themes as well as LEGO Mindstorms.
Summary
Technic Gyro Copter set 8215 was released in January 1997, retailing for $8, but has since been retired. New, unopened Gyro Copter sets are valued at $38, while used sets can be found for $9.
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