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8280 LEGO Technic Fire Engine
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LEGO 8280 Fire Engine is a vintage Technic set from 1995 valued at $176 for new and sealed sets, up 221% from an original retail price of $54.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 2.79% since release. Used copies are valued between $52 and $66 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Fire Engine since June 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 8280 Fire Engine, also known as LEGO TECHNIC Fire Response, is a Technic Tech Play set released in 1995 with 424 pieces and 2 firefighter figures. The model is built around a fire engine with working front-wheel steering, a remotely operated boom, and a mounted water cannon. It also includes a ratcheting hose reel with an extending hose drum, and the crane arm can be raised and lowered. The set was designed with mechanical play functions and could be motorized using Technic set 8720.

A new and sealed Fire Engine is currently valued at around $176, with annual growth of approximately 2%. The average used price is $55 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $183 to $240. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $181 within the next year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) *** Best US listing for Fire Engine ***
BrickEconomy Choice
$225.00
(US) This set is Brand New and Sealed. We are the original owner and bought it new off the... $160.00
-9.3%
(FR) neuf scell MISB. $175.00
-0.8%
(NL) NEW MISB mint in sealed box (seals are broken from storage ) $195.00
+10.5%
(FI) Sealed, but the seals are bit dried. Some wear on the edges of the box. $197.32
+11.8%
(US) Technic: Fire Engine 8280, Brand New $225.00
+27.5%
(US) Technic: Fire Engine 8280, Brand New $250.00
+41.7%

Figures

Fire Engine contains 2 figures. All 2 figures are exclusive to this set.
tech008
Technic Figure Male
Technic figure with red/black legs, wearing a red top and black hair - tech008
Exclusive
Value $23.27
tech009
Technic Figure Male
Fireman figure with red/black legs and red top, wearing brown hair - tech009
Exclusive
Value $21.57

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 $792.67
Growth  +261.9%
Annual growth 3.9%

8460 Pneumatic Crane Truck

Theme Technic
Year 1995
Pieces 850
Availability Retired
8460 LEGO Technic Pneumatic Crane Truck
Retail $99.00
Value $394.40
Growth  +298.4%
Annual growth 4.6%

8440 Formula Flash

Theme Technic
Year 1995
Pieces 413
Availability Retired
8440 LEGO Technic Formula Flash
Retail $54.00
Value $194.02
Growth  +259.3%
Annual growth 5.5%

8422 Circuit Shock Racer

Theme Technic
Year 1995
Pieces 315
Availability Retired
8422 LEGO Technic Circuit Shock Racer
Retail $32.99
Value $137.18
Growth  +315.8%
Annual growth 4.4%

8412 Nighthawk

Theme Technic
Year 1995
Pieces 286
Availability Retired
8412 LEGO Technic Nighthawk
Retail $29.75
Value $77.13
Growth  +159.3%
Annual growth 3.1%

8235 Front Loader

Theme Technic
Year 1995
Pieces / Figures 165 / 1
Availability Retired
8235 LEGO Technic Front Loader
Retail $29.99
Value $84.46
Growth  +181.6%
Annual growth 2.6%

8225 Road Rally V

Theme Technic
Year 1995
Pieces / Figures 96 / 1
Availability Retired
8225 LEGO Technic Road Rally V
Retail $19.99
Value $52.36
Growth  +161.9%
Annual growth 2.3%

8210 Nitro GTX Bike

Theme Technic
Year 1995
Pieces 86
Availability Retired
8210 LEGO Technic Nitro GTX Bike
Retail $19.99
Value $44.37
Growth  +122.0%
Annual growth 2.6%

My Collection

Fire Engine Reviews

12 reviews
4.7
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Technicopedia
“Set 8280, released in 1995, was the first Technic fire truck. This very rectangular vehicle was the largest "Tech Play" set of 1995, and therefore its design is centered around playability. It has front wheel steering, two poseable firefighters with helmets, a water cannon... More mounted on a remotely operated boom, and a ratcheting hose reel in the back.”
Full review at www.technicopedia.com
“The majority of the beams and plates in the set are red, with a few grays and blacks thrown in. Some of the specialized mechanism pieces are blue, and the bumper assemblies are white. Most pieces are run-of-the-mill Technic fare, with a few special pieces here and there. No... More tricky tasks in assembly. The big wheels are nice, and the set comes with two Technic figures.”
Full review at alumni.soe.ucsc.edu

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 Fire Engine set 8280 was released in March 1995, retailing for $55, but has since been retired. New, unopened Fire Engine sets are valued at $176, while used sets can be found for $55 in good condition.
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8280 LEGO TECHNIC Fire Response Unit. The crane arm can be raised and lowered and. the fire hose extends from the drum. The model can be steered and includes two figures. From 9 years.
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