LEGO 855 Mobile Crane is a vintage Technic set from 1978 valued at $632 for new and sealed sets, up 1189% from an original retail price of $49.00. Annual appreciation has averaged 5.47% since release. Used copies are valued between $74 and $113 depending on condition.
LEGO 855-1 Mobile Crane is a Technic set released in 1978, containing 512 pieces. Issued in Europe as part of the early Technical Set series, it was later released in the United States in 1979 as set 955 under the Expert Builder branding. The model is a studded mobile crane with telescoping outriggers, a 360-degree rotating turntable, and a boom that both luffs and telescopes. Its functions include a ratchet-and-pawl mechanism for controlling the boom angle and a string-operated hoist, while the chassis does not include steering.
A new and sealed Mobile Crane is currently valued at around $632, with annual growth of approximately 5%. The average used price is $94 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $666 within the next year.
Mobile Crane (855-1) is a very old and rare LEGO set. It has not been available online or in retail stores in good/new condition for over 2 years. Because of its scarcity, the current estimated value of in new condition of $631.71 may be much lower than its true market value. Released in 1978, sealed sets in good condition are especially difficult to find, often commanding a premium well above estimates.
There are currently no new/sealed listings available for 855 Mobile Crane at this time.