LEGO 8485 Control Centre II is a vintage Technic set from 1995 valued at $780 for new and sealed sets, up 256% from an original retail price of $219.00. Annual appreciation has averaged 3.83% since release. On the used market, values range from $224 to $307 based on condition.
LEGO 8485 Control Centre II is a Technic set released in 1995, containing 1,079 pieces. It features the second-generation Technic Control Center with programmable functions and three color-coded outputs, each capable of driving a 9V motor, and includes three high-speed motors, flex system parts, 14 silicone belts, an AC/DC transformer, and long beams. The set builds three motorized models: a helicopter with flight controls, a dinosaur with moving limbs, and an airboat/hovercraft with driving and steering, all operable through the Control Center. Alternative instructions and a detailed operations manual are included. On the helicopter, all functions are electrically controlled except takeoff and landing.
A new and sealed Control Centre II is currently valued at around $780, with annual growth of approximately 4%. The average used price is $256 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $691 to $1,100. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $810 within the next year.