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8248 LEGO Technic Forklift
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LEGO 8248 Forklift is a Technic set from 1998 valued at $80 for new and sealed sets, up 434% from an original retail price of $14.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 4.43% since release. Used copies are valued between $27 and $34 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Forklift since August 2016. High accuracy
LEGO 8248 Forklift is a Technic Tech Play set released in 1998, containing 231 pieces and 1 Technic figure. The model builds a compact forklift with a scissor-style lifting mechanism for the forks and rear-wheel steering operated by an overhead control. The operator sits in an open cockpit, and the set was also referred to as FLT. An identical version was reissued in 2001 with different packaging and instruction decoration.

A new and sealed Forklift is currently valued at around $80, with annual growth of approximately 3%. The average used price is $28 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $84 within the next year. The 1 included figure account for approximately 19% of the set's total value.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) eBay listing for Forklift $77.60
-3.0%
(US) This set is Brand New and Sealed. We are the original owner and bought it new off the... $85.00
+6.3%
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For Sale (Used)

 (CA) Used - COMPLETE INCLUDING MINIFIGURE AND INSTRUCTIONS. NO BOX. $26.71
(CA) Used - complete with instruction, no box $26.78
(DE) Used - sorry, no instructions, no box $28.00
(IT) Used - BrickLink store ThePi $29.55
(US) Used - Vintage Lego Technic 8225 8226 8248 8825 8502 8504 (VARIED COMPLETION SEE BELO...
$34.99

Figures

Forklift contains 1 figure. The figure is also included in 2 other sets.
tech012
Technic Figure
Technic figure with black legs, light gray top featuring two brown belts, and black arms - tech012
3 sets
Value $15.25

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My Collection

Forklift Reviews

3 reviews
4.7
Collectors
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Technic-Dialog
“The Forklift Truck from the Lego Technic series for sure isn’t one of the top models. In general, there are many forklifts in Lego Technic, and this model isn’t the best. Naturally, you can’t expect many functions from so few parts, but it’s appearance also isn’t pleasing.... More However, the mechanical system of raising and lowering of the fork is interesting. In 2001, its item number was 8463. All in all, it gets four stars in the overall rating, also because its robustness provides fun when you play with it.”
Full review at technic-dialog.de
Technic-Dialog
“The 8248 Technic forklift is quite different than its predecessors or successors in using a unique scissors mechanism to lift the forks. It has a Technic figure operator and a cockpit made from ribbed hoses, but has no mechanism for tilting the forks which are installed in... More an orientation which is slightly tilted back. This model is otherwise pretty simple and unremarkable, but is actually quite complex for so few parts. It fits the scale of the Technic figure very well.”
Full review at technic-dialog.de
Technicopedia
“The 8248 Technic forklift is quite different than its predecessors or successors in using a unique scissors mechanism to lift the forks. It has a Technic figure operator and a cockpit made from ribbed hoses, but has no mechanism for tilting the forks which are installed in... More an orientation which is slightly tilted back. This model is otherwise pretty simple and unremarkable, but is actually quite complex for so few parts.”
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 Forklift set 8248 was released in January 1998, retailing for $15, but has since been retired. New, unopened Forklift sets are valued at $80, while used sets can be found for $28 in good condition.
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This collection of LEGO TECHNIC Starter Sets allows you to construct realistic models with all kinds of technical functions, from steering to pneumatics and great suspension. There are instructions included for alternative models but remember you can come up with your own great designs.
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