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8235 LEGO Technic Front Loader
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8235 LEGO Technic Front Loader
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LEGO 8235 Front Loader is a vintage Technic set from 1995 valued at $83 for new and sealed sets, up 175% from an original retail price of $29.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 2.37% since release. On the used market, values range from $18 to $23 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Front Loader since September 2016. High accuracy
LEGO 8235-1 Front Loader is a Technic Tech Play set released in 1995, containing 165 pieces and 1 figure. Also known as LEGO TECHNIC FL8 Front Loader, it builds a compact construction vehicle with rear-wheel rack-and-pinion steering operated by an overhead control. The front bucket is raised by a crank at the rear of the vehicle, and the dumping function uses an over-center linkage with a cam and a handle on the left side. It was designed as a starter-oriented Technic set that introduced several basic mechanical functions in a single model.

A new and sealed Front Loader is currently valued at around $83, with annual growth of approximately 2%. The average used price is $18 for those in good overall condition. The 1 included figure account for approximately 21% of the set's total value. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $85 within the next year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (NL) BrickLink store BetuweBricks $74.14
-10.2%
(US) eBay listing for Front Loader $80.11
-3.0%
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For Sale (Used)

 (US) Used - eBay listing for 8235 Front Loader $18.18
(NL) Used - Complete, no spare parts. Playwear, but in overall good condition. No Box. Wit... $21.00
(BE) Used - 100 complet with instruction and box(4/10) $22.39
(NL) Used - Complete WITH instruction (punchholes). NO Box. NO extra parts. $24.69

Figures

Front Loader contains 1 figure. The figure is exclusive to this set.
tech015
Technic Figure Male
Technic figure with blue legs, wearing a blue top with zipper and pockets, and light gray arms - tech015
Exclusive
Value $16.96

Sets in Technic

8485 Control Centre II

Theme Technic
Year 1995
Pieces 1,079
Availability Retired
8485 LEGO Technic Control Centre II
Retail $219.00
Value $779.67
Growth  +256.0%
Annual growth 3.8%

8460 Pneumatic Crane Truck

Theme Technic
Year 1995
Pieces 850
Availability Retired
8460 LEGO Technic Pneumatic Crane Truck
Retail $99.00
Value $309.07
Growth  +212.2%
Annual growth 4.1%

8280 Fire Engine

Theme Technic
Year 1995
Pieces / Figures 424 / 2
Availability Retired
8280 LEGO Technic Fire Engine
Retail $54.99
Value $176.45
Growth  +220.9%
Annual growth 2.8%

8440 Formula Flash

Theme Technic
Year 1995
Pieces 413
Availability Retired
8440 LEGO Technic Formula Flash
Retail $54.00
Value $188.97
Growth  +249.9%
Annual growth 5.4%

8422 Circuit Shock Racer

Theme Technic
Year 1995
Pieces 315
Availability Retired
8422 LEGO Technic Circuit Shock Racer
Retail $32.99
Value $114.80
Growth  +248.0%
Annual growth 4.0%

8412 Nighthawk

Theme Technic
Year 1995
Pieces 286
Availability Retired
8412 LEGO Technic Nighthawk
Retail $29.75
Value $96.33
Growth  +223.8%
Annual growth 3.9%

8225 Road Rally V

Theme Technic
Year 1995
Pieces / Figures 96 / 1
Availability Retired
8225 LEGO Technic Road Rally V
Retail $19.99
Value $54.18
Growth  +171.0%
Annual growth 2.9%

8210 Nitro GTX Bike

Theme Technic
Year 1995
Pieces 86
Availability Retired
8210 LEGO Technic Nitro GTX Bike
Retail $19.99
Value $47.36
Growth  +136.9%
Annual growth 2.8%

My Collection

Front Loader Reviews

11 reviews
4.7
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Technicopedia
“The 8235 wheel loader, released in 1995, is similar in size and appearance to its 3 year older cousin 8828, but functionally it is quite different. Both have rear wheel rack and pinion steering, but in this case the bucket lift is pivoted about the rear of the vehicle... More resulting in a much higher lift. The dump mechanism uses an over-center linkage with a cam.”
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 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 Front Loader set 8235 was released in August 1995, retailing for $30, but has since been retired. New, unopened Front Loader sets are valued at $83, while used sets can be found for $18.
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LEGO TECHNIC FL8 Front Loader with a bucket which can be raised, lowered and tipped. Also builds 3 a Desert Racer. Can be motorized with set 8720. From 8 years.
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