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LEGO 8296 Dune Buggy is a Technic set valued at $60 for new and sealed sets, up 202% from an original retail price of $19.99. The set retired in November 2008 with annual appreciation averaging 6.38% since. Used copies are valued between $11 and $16 depending on condition. Its market is holding steady, with growth that keeps pace with similar sets.

Dune Buggy Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Dune Buggy since November 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 8296 Dune Buggy is a Technic set released in 2008, containing 199 pieces. The main model is an off-road dune buggy with front-wheel steering, rear suspension, working pistons, and a steering gear. It is a 2-in-1 set and includes instructions to rebuild the model into a tractor. The set was part of the small to mid-sized Technic range of the period, focusing on compact mechanical functions rather than motorization.

A new Dune Buggy sells for around $60 today, after averaging 6.4% growth a year since retirement. Give it five years and our forecast has it near $64. The average used price is $14 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $55 to $93. The set was available for 11 months, from December 2007 to November 2008.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) TECHNIC: Dune Buggy/Tractor (8296) Sealed
BrickEconomy Choice
$55.00
(US) TECHNIC: Dune Buggy/Tractor (8296) Sealed $55.00
-9.0%
(CA) Dune Buggy from BrickLink seller jeffwith1f $57.14
-5.4%
(US) 8296 Technic Dune Buggy/Tractor BNIB FACTORY SEALED $100.00
+65.5%
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For Sale (Used)

 (NL) Used - Complete set, no box and no extra items, no instructions.Parts in good conditi... $11.34
(FR) Used - good condition $11.39
(AU) Used - TECHNIC: Dune Buggy (8296) 100% complete
$13.88
(US) Used - Technic 2-in-1 8296 Dune Buggy (Alternate Tractor Assembly) No Book or Box
$15.95
(US) Used - TECHNIC: Dune Buggy (8296) Sold As Is- Parts
$17.00

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 8296 Dune Buggy.

Market Momentum

Neutral
Member interest remains moderate while the dune buggy holds steady. The set leans level, as its projected growth trails that of similar retired Technic builds.
SupplyTypical for Technic
Listings steady this week
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+1% typical for Technic
+3% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:15% bearish·78% neutral·7% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Sets in Technic

8295 Telescopic Handler

Theme Technic
Year 2008
Pieces 1,182
Availability Retired
8295 LEGO Technic Telescopic Handler
Retail $89.99
Value $189.86
Growth  +111.0%
Annual growth 2.8%

8297 Off-Roader

Theme Technic
Year 2008
Pieces 1,097
Availability Retired
8297 LEGO Technic Off-Roader
Retail $119.99
Value $270.14
Growth  +125.1%
Annual growth 5.0%

8292 Cherry Picker

Theme Technic
Year 2008
Pieces 726
Availability Retired
8292 LEGO Technic Cherry Picker
Retail $59.99
Value $330.99
Growth  +451.7%
Annual growth 6.3%

8294 Excavator

Theme Technic
Year 2008
Pieces 720
Availability Retired
8294 LEGO Technic Excavator
Retail $59.99
Value $171.25
Growth  +185.5%
Annual growth 5.0%

8291 Dirt Bike

Theme Technic
Year 2008
Pieces 248
Availability Retired
8291 LEGO Technic Dirt Bike
Retail $24.99
Value $86.34
Growth  +245.5%
Annual growth 5.1%

8290 Mini Forklift

Theme Technic
Year 2008
Pieces 89
Availability Retired
8290 LEGO Technic Mini Forklift
Retail $7.99
Value $19.29
Growth  +141.4%
Annual growth 12.8%

Dune Buggy Questions

What does LEGO 8296 Dune Buggy sell for now?

Sealed in its box, Dune Buggy is currently valued at $60. The value has slipped 3% in the past 90 days. Used copies are worth about $14.

Has LEGO 8296 Dune Buggy been retired?

Yes. LEGO retired Dune Buggy in November 2008 after 11 months on sale. New copies now come only from the secondary market, where sellers on eBay and BrickLink set the price.

Is LEGO 8296 Dune Buggy worth more than it cost?

Yes, by a wide margin. Dune Buggy is now worth 202% more than its $19.99 retail price, about 6.4% a year. That is well ahead of the Technic average of 4% a year.

How much could LEGO 8296 Dune Buggy be worth in a year?

Next year's forecast for Dune Buggy is $60, close to where it is today. The short-term market reading is neutral. The market signals are balanced for now. This is an estimate and markets can change.

How big is LEGO 8296 Dune Buggy?

Dune Buggy has 199 pieces, about $0.10 each at retail.

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Dune Buggy Reviews

35 reviews
4.7
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Eurobricks
“I love building Technic, but small sized sets are usually boring stuff. I stated I actually was surprised during the building of the Tractor, and this surely is credit to the set, or you may view it as me admitting I have very little mechanical insight.”
Full review at www.eurobricks.com
Brickset
“The finished models are both really sturdy and fun to play with. The buggy has front steering and suspension at the back. Also the V2, which is exposed. Overall has all the expected functions, only one wheel in connected to the motor. The tractor offers an even better... More building experience, it turns like a front loader.”
Full review at brickset.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. 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 Dune Buggy set 8296 was released on December 22, 2007, retailing for $20, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $60, while used sets sell around $14.
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This realistic dune buggy is ready to race! Functional LEGO TECHNIC model features working front-wheel steering, suspension system and moving rear-mounted pistons. Includes instructions for rebuilding into a Tractor! Dune Buggy has rear suspension, working pistons and a gear on top that steers the front tires! Measures 8" (20cm) long and over 3" (7cm) tall!
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