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8440 LEGO Technic Formula Flash
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Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Formula Flash since August 2016. High accuracy
LEGO 8440 Formula Flash was a 413 piece Technic set released in 1995. This was the first mid scale race car in the Technic line and a Tech Build set and was also called the "Octan Indy Racer".

The current value for a new and sealed Formula Flash is estimated at $262 with an average yearly gain of about 7%. The current used prices for Formula Flash can be found in the range of $62 and $99 depending on the set's condition, with an average price of $82 if it is in good overall condition.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)
(ES) New in sealed box, minor shelfwear. If you want to know shipping cost, request pictur...
$221.67
-15.2%
(FR) - TECHNIC - 8440 - FORMULA FLASH
$267.53
+2.3%

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 $809.16
Growth  269.5%
Annual growth 4.7%

8460 Pneumatic Crane Truck

Theme Technic
Year 1995
Pieces 850
Availability Retired
8460 LEGO Technic Pneumatic Crane Truck
Retail $99.00
Value $298.19
Growth  201.2%
Annual growth 3.6%

8280 Fire Engine

Theme Technic
Year 1995
Pieces / Figures 424 / 2
Availability Retired
8280 LEGO Technic Fire Engine
Retail $54.99
Value $153.37
Growth  178.9%
Annual growth 4.0%

8422 Circuit Shock Racer

Theme Technic
Year 1995
Pieces 315
Availability Retired
8422 LEGO Technic Circuit Shock Racer
Retail $32.99
Value $128.90
Growth  290.7%
Annual growth 6.0%

8412 Nighthawk

Theme Technic
Year 1995
Pieces 286
Availability Retired
8412 LEGO Technic Nighthawk
Retail $29.75
Value $59.00
Growth  98.3%
Annual growth 4.1%

8235 Front Loader

Theme Technic
Year 1995
Pieces / Figures 165 / 1
Availability Retired
8235 LEGO Technic Front Loader
Retail $29.99
Value $100.26
Growth  234.3%
Annual growth 5.0%

8225 Road Rally V

Theme Technic
Year 1995
Pieces / Figures 96 / 1
Availability Retired
8225 LEGO Technic Road Rally V
Retail $19.99
Value $64.27
Growth  221.5%
Annual growth 4.9%

8210 Nitro GTX Bike

Theme Technic
Year 1995
Pieces 86
Availability Retired
8210 LEGO Technic Nitro GTX Bike
Retail $19.99
Value $73.36
Growth  267.0%
Annual growth 3.7%
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My Collection

Formula Flash Reviews

15 reviews
4.6
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Is this LEGO set a good investment?
“Formula Flash has outperformed peer sets in the Technic with an average annual return of 7.1%, making it a decent investment to date. For initial collectors, it has proven to be a good investment seeing growth around 384%.”
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Technicopedia
“his was the first model (of only a few) to use flex system parts for steering instead of gears. Although the front and rear axles are supported by control arms capable of being used for suspension, there are no shock absorbers and therefore no suspension. Although it is... More primarily built from plates and beams, it still manages to achieve a sculpted look due to the hinges used in the side fairings.”
Full review at www.technicopedia.com
The Plastic Brick
“Formula Flash (LEGO #8440-1) is a neat LEGO set from the Technic theme. The set allows you to build a formula one race car with a turning wheel and moving pistons. There's some great technique to learn and some challenge with the build.”
Full review at theplasticbrick.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 Formula Flash set 8440 was released in August 1995, retailing for $54, but has since been retired. New, unopened Formula Flash sets are valued at $262, while used sets can be found for $82.
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LEGO TECHNIC Octan Indy Racer. Features a six cylinder engine with working pistons, adjustable wing mirrors, steering and air filled, low profile tires. Can be motorized with set 8720. From 10 years.
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