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8222 LEGO Technic VTOL
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LEGO 8222 VTOL is a Technic set from 1997 valued at $50 for new and sealed sets, up 194% from an original retail price of $16.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 3.70% since release. On the used market, values range from $15 to $20 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set VTOL since December 2016. High accuracy
LEGO 8222 VTOL is a Technic Tech Play set released in 1997, containing 138 pieces and 1 pilot figure. The main model is a VTOL aircraft based on the Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey concept, with a tilting wing mechanism operated by a worm gear, twin manually spinning 4-blade propellers, and an opening canopy. It also uses flexible tubing for the wing leading edge and includes a detailed instrument sticker in the cockpit. An alternate hovercraft model is also included, and that version can be motorized with set 8720.

A new and sealed VTOL is currently valued at around $50, with annual growth of approximately 2%. The average used price is $17 for those in good overall condition. The 1 included figure account for approximately 81% of the set's total value. New and sealed listings currently range from $65 to $82.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Amazon listing for VTOL $52.38
+5.0%
(US) LEGO- TECHNIC- VTOL- 8222- New In Sealed Box
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$65.00
+30.3%
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For Sale (Used)

 (NL) Used - 100% complete in good condition, with original instructions in good condition ... $15.75
(US) Used - Technic Old Set 8222
$17.49
(US) Used - Vintage Lego Lot Technic VTOL 8222 2854 8251 Manuals Read 1990's Read
$19.95
(US) Used - LEGO- TECHNIC- VTOL- Nave Convertible 8222
$20.00
(US) Used - Technic 8222 VTOL Vintage 1997 Complete Set with Pilot
$21.50

Figures

VTOL contains 1 figure. The figure is exclusive to this set.
tech026
Technic Figure Blue Legs
Technic figure with blue legs, white top with zipper & shoulder harness pattern, blue arms, and white helmet - tech026
Exclusive
Value $40.33

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My Collection

VTOL Reviews

19 reviews
4.6
Collectors
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Technic-Dialog
“The Airplane from the Lego Technic series is a simple model belonging to so-called VTOLs. VTOL mean Vertical Take off and Landing (missp.). These propellers can take of and land vertically and fly like normal planes. All in all, the model gets four stars in the overall... More rating.”
Full review at technic-dialog.de
Technicopedia
“This particular aircraft tilts the whole wing with a worm gear. The props are not geared to anything but can spin, and the canopy can open manually. This a single place aircraft and comes complete with a pilot. The wing leading edge is made from flexible tubing. The... More canopy uses the new angled connectors. A detailed sticker is used for instruments in the cockpit. The wings of this model are quite fragile due to the fact that the tips are only connected to the root by an axle, and the two sides of the wing are only connected together at the tilt axis.”
Full review at www.technicopedia.com

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. The theme was first introduced as the Expert Builder series in 1977, but was officially renamed as TECHNIC in 1984.
Summary
Technic VTOL set 8222 was released in January 1997, retailing for $17, but has since been retired. New, unopened VTOL sets are valued at $50, while used sets can be found for $17.
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LEGO TECHNIC VTOL with adjustable propellers and wings for vertical take-off and landing. Also builds a hovercraft which can be motorized with set 8720. From 8 years.
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