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8256 LEGO Technic Go-Kart
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LEGO 8256 Go-Kart is a Technic set valued at $60 for new and sealed sets, up 299% from an original retail price of $14.99. The set retired in September 2010 with annual appreciation averaging 9.04% since. Used copies are valued between $12 and $15 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Go-Kart since October 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 8256 Go-Kart is a Technic set released in 2009, containing 144 pieces. The primary model is a go-kart featuring working front steering and a moving piston engine linked to the rear axle. It is a 2-in-1 set that can be rebuilt into a riding lawn mower with similar functional steering and engine motion.

A new and sealed Go-Kart is currently valued at around $60, with annual growth of 6.1% that is expected to level off to around 4.6% in the coming year. The average used price is $13 for those in good overall condition. Recent market trends show a period of price correction, with values declining over the past year. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $61 within the next year. The set was available for 15 months, from June 2009 to September 2010.
It has been a few months since we last saw 8256 Go-Kart available in either primary or secondary markets. Its true value may be slightly higher than our current estimate. The last brand new Go-Kart was sold on eBay.

For Sale (New/Sealed)

There are currently no new/sealed listings available for 8256 Go-Kart at this time.
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For Sale (Used)

 (LT) Used - Condition: 8/10;Instructions: YES;Box: NO. $11.20
(US) Used - eBay listing for 8256 Go-Kart $11.32
(DE) Used - - 100% complete in excellent condition all stickers on sheet, instructions 10/... $11.43
(NL) Used - BrickLink store jovs brickshop $11.82
(FR) Used - Excellent condition.Stickers no appliedWith instructions [9/10]Original box [5... $12.72
(US) Used - Complete with pieces in very good condition Has unused sticker sheet. Instruc... $13.00

Sale Trends

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Technic Go-Kart Sets

8842 Go-Kart

Theme Technic
Year 1986
Pieces 281
Availability Retired
8842 LEGO Technic Go-Kart
Retail $24.99
Value $159.89
Growth  +539.8%
Annual growth 2.8%

1972 Go-Kart

Theme Technic
Year 1985
Pieces 98
Availability Retired
1972 LEGO Technic Go-Kart
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Value $119.39
Annual growth 6.8%

854 Go-Kart

Theme Technic
Year 1978
Pieces 206
Availability Retired
854 LEGO Technic Go-Kart
Retail $19.50
Value $375.00
Growth  +1823.1%
Annual growth 3.7%

948 Go-Kart

Theme Technic
Year 1978
Pieces 206
Availability Retired
948 LEGO Technic Go-Kart
Retail $21.99
Value $212.18
Growth  +864.9%
Annual growth 4.8%

Sets in Technic

8258 Crane Truck

Theme Technic
Year 2009
Pieces 1,877
Availability Retired
8258 LEGO Technic Crane Truck
Retail $149.99
Value $450.00
Growth  +200.0%
Annual growth 3.6%

8063 Tractor with Trailer

Theme Technic
Year 2009
Pieces 1,100
Availability Retired
8063 LEGO Technic Tractor with Trailer
Retail $99.99
Value $196.96
Growth  +97.0%
Annual growth 2.4%

8265 Front Loader

Theme Technic
Year 2009
Pieces 1,061
Availability Retired
8265 LEGO Technic Front Loader
Retail $79.99
Value $286.14
Growth  +257.7%
Annual growth 4.8%

8263 Snow Groomer

Theme Technic
Year 2009
Pieces 590
Availability Retired
8263 LEGO Technic Snow Groomer
Retail $49.99
Value $209.87
Growth  +319.8%
Annual growth 9.5%

8264 Hauler

Theme Technic
Year 2009
Pieces 575
Availability Retired
8264 LEGO Technic Hauler
Retail $69.99
Value $186.98
Growth  +167.2%
Annual growth 4.3%

8262 Quad-Bike

Theme Technic
Year 2009
Pieces 308
Availability Retired
8262 LEGO Technic Quad-Bike
Retail $39.99
Value $106.47
Growth  +166.2%
Annual growth 6.1%

8261 Rally Truck

Theme Technic
Year 2009
Pieces 198
Availability Retired
8261 LEGO Technic Rally Truck
Retail $24.99
Value $60.37
Growth  +141.6%
Annual growth 3.3%

8259 Mini Bulldozer

Theme Technic
Year 2009
Pieces 165
Availability Retired
8259 LEGO Technic Mini Bulldozer
Retail $9.99
Value $23.70
Growth  +137.2%
Annual growth 3.5%

8260 Tractor

Theme Technic
Year 2009
Pieces 104
Availability Retired
8260 LEGO Technic Tractor
Retail $9.99
Value $149.95
Growth  +1401.0%
Annual growth 10.4%

My Collection

Go-Kart Reviews

51 reviews
4.7
Collectors
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The Lego Car Blog
“It's certainly the most realistic looking of these (even without the panels) and it's plenty strong enough, but the steering system kills it.”
Full review at www.thelegocarblog.com
Technic-Dialog
“The Go-Kart from the Lego Technic series is, in my opinion, not the most beautiful model released by Lego. Although it resembles the original in many details and has two functions with so few parts, there’s still something missing, like the appearance. I think it could’ve... More been designed better. In the end, there are just three stars in the overall rating since it’s very close to the original.”
Full review at technic-dialog.de

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 Go-Kart set 8256 was released on June 28, 2009, retailing for $15, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $60, while used sets sell around $13.
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Build it and go for a spin!

Get things moving with the Technic Go-Kart! It’s loaded with realistic and functional details, like working front steering and a piston that moves up and down when it rolls. Includes instructions for rebuilding into a lawnmower!

This realistic go kart with functioning steering and piston is a challenging build that will keep your builder busy for hours!
2 in 1 model rebuilds into Riding Lawn Mower!
Go-Kart measures over 6" (15cm) long!
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