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8408 LEGO Technic Desert Ranger
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Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Desert Ranger since June 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 8408 Desert Ranger was a 289 piece Technic set released in 1996. It was also called the "V2 Sport Star" and is a Tech Build. This dune buggy model features a V-2 two-stroke piston engine, a differential, and steering but does not have suspension.

The current value for a new and sealed Desert Ranger is estimated at $99 with an average yearly gain of about 5%. The current used prices for Desert Ranger can be found in the range of $18 and $25 depending on the set's condition, with an average price of $19 if it is in good overall condition.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)
(US) eBay listings for Desert Ranger
~$96.44
-3.0%
(US) Amazon listing for Desert Ranger
~$104.39
+5.0%
(UK) box seal has been broken but everything inside sealed and not touched. some light she...
$119.18
+19.9%

Sets in Technic

8480 Space Shuttle

Theme Technic
Year 1996
Pieces 1,368
Availability Retired
8480 LEGO Technic Space Shuttle
Retail $158.00
Value $726.20
Growth  359.6%
Annual growth 4.1%

8286 3-In-1 Car

Theme Technic
Year 1996
Pieces / Figures 734 / 2
Availability Retired
8286 LEGO Technic 3-In-1 Car
Retail $84.00
Value $296.93
Growth  253.5%
Annual growth 6.1%

8425 Black Hawk

Theme Technic
Year 1996
Pieces 465
Availability Retired
8425 LEGO Technic Black Hawk
Retail $49.50
Value $286.23
Growth  478.2%
Annual growth 7.1%

8456 Fiber Optic Multi Set

Theme Technic
Year 1996
Pieces 404
Availability Retired
8456 LEGO Technic Fiber Optic Multi Set
Retail $74.00
Value $180.25
Growth  143.6%
Annual growth 4.4%

8443 Pneumatic Log Loader

Theme Technic
Year 1996
Pieces 327
Availability Retired
8443 LEGO Technic Pneumatic Log Loader
Retail $59.00
Value $283.86
Growth  381.1%
Annual growth 5.7%

8244 Convertables

Theme Technic
Year 1996
Pieces / Figures 275 / 1
Availability Retired
8244 LEGO Technic Convertables
Retail $32.99
Value $66.13
Growth  100.5%
Annual growth 3.2%

8230 Coastal Cop Buggy

Theme Technic
Year 1996
Pieces / Figures 175 / 1
Availability Retired
8230 LEGO Technic Coastal Cop Buggy
Retail $21.99
Value $67.04
Growth  204.9%
Annual growth 4.3%

8223 Hydrofoil 7

Theme Technic
Year 1996
Pieces / Figures 124 / 1
Availability Retired
8223 LEGO Technic Hydrofoil 7
Retail $12.99
Value $29.57
Growth  127.6%
Annual growth 2.9%

8207 Dune Duster

Theme Technic
Year 1996
Pieces 86
Availability Retired
8207 LEGO Technic Dune Duster
Retail $7.99
Value $32.31
Growth  304.4%
Annual growth 4.9%
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Desert Ranger Reviews

13 reviews
4.4
Collectors
Investors
Technic-Dialog
“The Buggy from the Lego Technic series is a compact model of a racing car, whose robustness guarantees a lot of fun. Unfortunately, it doesn’t have many functions, but even so, the pistons in the engine are driven via the rear differential. All in all, it’s a beautiful... More model, and it gets four stars in the overall rating.”
Full review at technic-dialog.de
Technicopedia
“The 8408 Desert Ranger is the smallest Tech Build set of 1996. While it is similar in scale or even smaller than 8286, it is considerably more complex. Like all Tech Build models it does not come with any Technic figures, but it is the right scale and has the seats... More although no room for their legs.”
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 Desert Ranger set 8408 was released in August 1996, retailing for $30, but has since been retired. New, unopened Desert Ranger sets are valued at $99, while used sets can be found for $19.
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