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856 LEGO Technic Bulldozer
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LEGO 856 Bulldozer is a vintage Technic set from 1979 valued at $870 for new and sealed sets, up 2386% from an original retail price of $35.00. Annual appreciation has averaged 7.08% since release. Used copies are valued between $52 and $69 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This represents the current new/sealed value of the set Bulldozer since January 1979. Medium accuracy
LEGO 856-1 Bulldozer is a Technic set released in 1979, containing 372 pieces. The model builds a tracked bulldozer with a front bucket operated by interconnected rack-and-pinion mechanisms, driven by hand cranks at the rear. Its tracks are formed from 106 chain links running around 40-tooth gears, while the body uses traditional studded construction and the bucket linkage is built with early Technic connectors. The bucket can be raised from ground level and tipped up to 90 degrees for dumping. In the United States, the set was released as 951 under the Expert Builder line, while in Europe it appeared in the Technical Set series.

A new and sealed Bulldozer is currently valued at around $870, with annual growth of approximately 7%. The average used price is $57 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $927 within the next year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (DE) 856 Bulldozer New Sealed MISB Technic Technic 1979 Vintage 70s 1970s $1,172.09
+34.7%
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For Sale (Used)

 (FR) Used - 100 % complete. No box, no instructions. $47.23
(US) Used - eBay listing for 856 Bulldozer $51.86
(NL) Used - Complete with instructions, no box $52.38
(NL) Used - 100% complete with instructions (4/5). No box. Nice condition, some bricks are... $52.50
(NL) Used - Met originele doos 8/10 en origineel boekje 7/10 $58.13
(NL) Used - Met originele doos 8/10 en origineel boekje 7/10 $58.13

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My Collection

Bulldozer Reviews

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Technic-Dialog
“The Bulldozer is probably one of the most beautiful and sought-after Lego Technic models ever. At ebay this model reaches the highest prices. I also had to search for a long time before I could call the bulldozer my own. The technical controls are installed so narrowly and... More tightly that model excites already at the building stage. However, with this bulldozer you mustn’t follow the basic rule of Lego Technic: that the moving parts should be as tight as possible… Otherwise the blade doesn’t stay up, but falls down repeatedly. This is also the reason why it doesn’t have the highest rating. Nevertheless, I am proud to have this model finally in my collection.”
Full review at technic-dialog.de
Technicopedia
“This bulldozer features a bucket which raises and dumps via rack and pinion systems, and rides atop large tracks wound around 40 tooth gears. The body uses mostly traditional studded construction, with the exception of the linkage which makes the bucket functional. A large... More number of connectors are used to form tie rods.”
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.
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LEGO Technical Sets are for experienced LEGO builders who like the challenge of technical problems, and the construction of detailed working models. Full instructions are included for at least 2 different models from each set.
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