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8456 LEGO Technic Fiber Optic Multi Set
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8456 LEGO Technic Fiber Optic Multi Set
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LEGO 8456 Fiber Optic Multi Set is a vintage Technic set from 1996 valued at $165 for new and sealed sets, up 123% from an original retail price of $74.00. Annual appreciation has averaged 2.42% since release. Used copies are valued between $79 and $108 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $139 and $194.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Fiber Optic Multi Set since June 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 8456 Fiber Optic Multi Set is a Technic Tech Build set released in 1996, containing 404 pieces. Also known as the Multi Racer Set, it introduced the Technic fiber optic elements and was designed as a 5-model set. The alternate builds include a helicopter, swamp boat, drag racer, robot, and giant mosquito, covering vehicle, mechanical, and insect-inspired subjects. The models could also be motorized with the addition of set 8720.

A new and sealed Fiber Optic Multi Set is currently valued at around $165, with annual growth of approximately 2%. The average used price is $90 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $169 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $172 to $266.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) *** Best US listing for Fiber Optic Multi Set ***
BrickEconomy Choice
$260.00
(US) New and unopened. Sealed, but one of the tape seals has popped away from the box due ... $129.99
-21.2%
(US) This set is Brand New and Sealed. We are the original owner and bought it new off the... $160.00
-3.0%
(ES) New in sealed box. Box very good with minor flaws, seals intact. Ask for pictures or ... $172.67
+4.7%
(US) Amazon listing for Fiber Optic Multi Set $173.20
+5.0%
(IT) BrickLink store IMC Il Mattoncino Colorato $208.93
+26.7%
(DE) 8456 Fiber Optic Multi Set NEW MISB GOOD EOL Technic Technic 8868 8850 8862 $246.13
+49.2%
(US) 8456 Technic MODEL Airport Helicopter Fiber Optic Multi NEW Sealed $260.00
+57.6%
(US) Technic MODEL Airport 8456 Fiber Optic Multi Set NEW Sealed Helicopter $329.00
+99.5%

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 8456 Fiber Optic Multi Set.

Sets in Technic

8480 Space Shuttle

Theme Technic
Year 1996
Pieces 1,368
Availability Retired
8480 LEGO Technic Space Shuttle
Retail $158.00
Value $835.67
Growth  +428.9%
Annual growth 3.7%

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 $211.94
Growth  +152.3%
Annual growth 4.4%

8425 Black Hawk

Theme Technic
Year 1996
Pieces 465
Availability Retired
8425 LEGO Technic Black Hawk
Retail $49.50
Value $307.99
Growth  +522.2%
Annual growth 5.3%

8443 Pneumatic Log Loader

Theme Technic
Year 1996
Pieces 327
Availability Retired
8443 LEGO Technic Pneumatic Log Loader
Retail $59.00
Value $211.20
Growth  +258.0%
Annual growth 4.2%

8408 Desert Ranger

Theme Technic
Year 1996
Pieces 289
Availability Retired
8408 LEGO Technic Desert Ranger
Retail $29.99
Value $82.65
Growth  +175.6%
Annual growth 3.6%

8244 Convertables

Theme Technic
Year 1996
Pieces / Figures 275 / 1
Availability Retired
8244 LEGO Technic Convertables
Retail $32.99
Value $76.20
Growth  +131.0%
Annual growth 2.7%

8230 Coastal Cop Buggy

Theme Technic
Year 1996
Pieces / Figures 175 / 1
Availability Retired
8230 LEGO Technic Coastal Cop Buggy
Retail $21.99
Value $98.65
Growth  +348.6%
Annual growth 3.0%

8223 Hydrofoil 7

Theme Technic
Year 1996
Pieces / Figures 124 / 1
Availability Retired
8223 LEGO Technic Hydrofoil 7
Retail $12.99
Value $32.00
Growth  +146.3%
Annual growth 3.1%

8207 Dune Duster

Theme Technic
Year 1996
Pieces 86
Availability Retired
8207 LEGO Technic Dune Duster
Retail $7.99
Value $39.94
Growth  +399.9%
Annual growth 5.5%

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Fiber Optic Multi Set Reviews

16 reviews
4.7
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Technicopedia
“Most of the 5 models are good enough to exist without the fiber optic element, and in fact most of them are good enough to exist as separate sets in their own right. This high level of quality across such a wide range of models makes this one of the very best universal... More sets. Obviously, each model uses the fiber optic element as a prime feature, but each model ties it to some other moving feature: an engine, or a brain.”
Full review at www.technicopedia.com
Technic-Dialog.de
“The Multi Set with Optics from the Lego Technic series is a beautiful set from which one can built at least five beautiful models, according to the instructions. At that time the Electric Fiber Optics was a novelty and was also installed in the Space Shuttle 8480.... More Unfortunately, this technique involves nothing more than alternately illuminating the transparent luminescent rods.”
Full review at www.technicdialog.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 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 Fiber Optic Multi Set set 8456 was released in August 1996, retailing for $74, but has since been retired. New, unopened Fiber Optic Multi Set sets are valued at $165, while used sets can be found for $90 in good condition.
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LEGO TECHNIC Multi Racer Set (with Fibre Optics) From this set you can build a Pontoon Helicopter, a Dragster and a Swamp Boat with V4 motor. Alternatively a Giant Mosquito and a robot. You can make: all the models glow in the dark by turning on the incredible 'FOS Light’ pipes, and you can motorize them by adding set no. 8720. From 10 years.
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