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LEGO 8256 Go-Kart is a Technic set valued at $55 for new and sealed sets, up 265% from an original retail price of $14.99. The set retired in September 2010 with annual appreciation averaging 4.21% since. Used copies are valued between $12 and $15 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $50 and $60. With recent easing balanced by steady long-term forecasts, the market for the set holds level.

Go-Kart Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Go-Kart since November 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.

New and sealed, Go-Kart is worth about $55 today. It has averaged 4.2% a year since it retired, and our forecast has it near $56 next year and $66 in five. 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. New and sealed listings currently range from $45 to $60. The set was available for 15 months, from June 2009 to September 2010.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) TECHNIC Go-Kart 8256 Sealed Complete Boxed Set 144 Pieces
BrickEconomy Choice
$60.00
(US) Go-Kart from BrickLink seller FJ0213 $45.00
-17.7%
(SE) Go-Kart from BrickLink seller Zmackie $50.18
-8.2%
(NL) Go-Kart from BrickLink seller BrickseeNL $55.42
+1.3%
(NL) Go-Kart from BrickLink seller brickparts.nl $55.84
+2.1%
(DE) Go-Kart from BrickLink seller liergesmi.de $65.21
+19.2%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 8256 Go-Kart.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 8256 Go-Kart.

Market Momentum

Neutral
This set's value is slipping and it is lagging its theme, so momentum is holding level.
Growth vs peers+1% typical for Technic
-7% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:25% bearish·68% neutral·7% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Compared with other Technic Go-Kart sets

Go-Kart trails the rest of the Technic Go-Kart sets, largely because it lost ground over the past year while similar sets gained.

#4 of 4
By growth since retail, +265%
+265%+1,840%
The weakest performer in the group.
$0.38 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$0.38
Typical
$1.04
About 65% below the group's typical value per piece.
#2 of 5
Used value as a share of new, 23%
8%25%
In the top quarter of the group.
#2 of 5 retired
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
About 25% above the rate of the group's retired sets.
All Technic Go-Kart setsValueSince retail
854 Go-Kart$378+1,840%
948 Go-Kart$213+871%
8842 Go-Kart$161+544%
1972 Go-Kart$114-
8256 Go-Kart$55+265%

Technic Go-Kart Sets

8842 Go-Kart

Theme Technic
Year 1986
Pieces 281
Availability Retired
8842 LEGO Technic Go-Kart
Retail $24.99
Value $160.88
Growth  +543.8%
Annual growth 2.8%

1972 Go-Kart

Theme Technic
Year 1985
Pieces 98
Availability Retired
1972 LEGO Technic Go-Kart
promotional
Value $113.95
Annual growth 7.0%

854 Go-Kart

Theme Technic
Year 1978
Pieces 206
Availability Retired
854 LEGO Technic Go-Kart
Retail $19.50
Value $378.25
Growth  +1839.7%
Annual growth 3.7%

948 Go-Kart

Theme Technic
Year 1978
Pieces 206
Availability Retired
948 LEGO Technic Go-Kart
Retail $21.99
Value $213.44
Growth  +870.6%
Annual growth 4.9%

Sets in Technic

8258 Crane Truck

Theme Technic
Year 2009
Pieces 1,877
Availability Retired
8258 LEGO Technic Crane Truck
Retail $149.99
Value $472.80
Growth  +215.2%
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 $237.63
Growth  +137.7%
Annual growth 2.8%

8265 Front Loader

Theme Technic
Year 2009
Pieces 1,061
Availability Retired
8265 LEGO Technic Front Loader
Retail $79.99
Value $259.75
Growth  +224.7%
Annual growth 4.4%

8263 Snow Groomer

Theme Technic
Year 2009
Pieces 590
Availability Retired
8263 LEGO Technic Snow Groomer
Retail $49.99
Value $214.80
Growth  +329.7%
Annual growth 9.5%

8264 Hauler

Theme Technic
Year 2009
Pieces 575
Availability Retired
8264 LEGO Technic Hauler
Retail $69.99
Value $169.05
Growth  +141.5%
Annual growth 4.3%

8262 Quad-Bike

Theme Technic
Year 2009
Pieces 308
Availability Retired
8262 LEGO Technic Quad-Bike
Retail $39.99
Value $81.08
Growth  +102.8%
Annual growth 4.3%

8261 Rally Truck

Theme Technic
Year 2009
Pieces 198
Availability Retired
8261 LEGO Technic Rally Truck
Retail $24.99
Value $42.45
Growth  +69.9%
Annual growth 2.6%

8259 Mini Bulldozer

Theme Technic
Year 2009
Pieces 165
Availability Retired
8259 LEGO Technic Mini Bulldozer
Retail $9.99
Value $22.37
Growth  +123.9%
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 10.6%

Go-Kart Questions

How much is LEGO 8256 Go-Kart worth today?

Sealed in its box, Go-Kart is valued at $55, with most sales landing between $50 and $60. Its value has eased 7% over the last 90 days. On the used market, expect to pay around $13.

Can you still buy LEGO 8256 Go-Kart from LEGO?

No. Go-Kart retired in September 2010, having been in production for 15 months. Sealed copies are now found only on the secondary market, so the price follows what collectors will pay.

Has LEGO 8256 Go-Kart increased in value?

Yes, by a wide margin. Go-Kart has gained 265% on its original retail price of $14.99, about 4.2% a year. That is in line with the Technic average of 4% a year.

How much could LEGO 8256 Go-Kart be worth in a year?

Our one-year forecast has Go-Kart at around $56 a year from now, about 2% more than today. The short-term market reading is neutral. Demand, supply and price signals are mixed or quiet. Forecasts are estimates, not guarantees.

What is the piece count of LEGO 8256 Go-Kart?

Go-Kart is built from 144 pieces ($0.10 a piece at its retail price).

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Go-Kart Reviews

51 reviews
4.7
Collectors
Investors
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. The theme was first introduced as the Expert Builder series in 1977, but was officially renamed as TECHNIC in 1984.
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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 $55, 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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