LEGO 878 Piston Parts is a vintage Technic set from 1979 valued at $33 for new and sealed sets, up 635% from an original retail price of $4.50. Annual appreciation has averaged 4.34% since release. Used copies are valued between $17 and $20 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Piston Parts since June 1979. Medium accuracy
LEGO 878-1 Piston Parts is a Technic Supplementary set released in 1979, containing 52 pieces. It includes an assortment of Technic components such as multiple-length black axles, light gray bushes and pins, and piston elements. The set was intended as a parts pack to support building and enhancing Technic mechanisms, particularly engine and crankshaft assemblies, across compatible Technic models from the period.

A new and sealed Piston Parts is currently valued at around $33, with annual growth of approximately 4%, which is higher than other Supplementary sets. The average used price is $17 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $34 within the next year.
Piston Parts (878-1) 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 $33.06 may be much lower than its true market value. Released in 1979, sealed sets in good condition are especially difficult to find, often commanding a premium well above estimates.
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Sets in Technic / Supplementary

879 Gear Wheels with Chain Links

Theme / Subtheme Technic / Supplementary
Year 1979
Pieces 87
Availability Retired
879 LEGO Technic Gear Wheels with Chain Links
Retail $4.50
Value $110.49
Growth  +2355.3%
Annual growth 7.1%

874 Yellow Beams with Connector Pegs

Theme / Subtheme Technic / Supplementary
Year 1979
Pieces 38
Availability Retired
874 LEGO Technic Yellow Beams with Connector Pegs
Retail $5.00
Value $27.83
Growth  +456.6%
Annual growth 3.7%

875 Red Beams with Connector Pegs

Theme / Subtheme Technic / Supplementary
Year 1979
Pieces 38
Availability Retired
875 LEGO Technic Red Beams with Connector Pegs
Retail $5.00
Value $20.68
Growth  +313.6%
Annual growth 4.6%

876 Blue Beams with Connector Pegs

Theme / Subtheme Technic / Supplementary
Year 1979
Pieces 38
Availability Retired
876 LEGO Technic Blue Beams with Connector Pegs
Retail $5.00
Value $43.13
Growth  +762.6%
Annual growth 4.7%

877 Steering Gear Parts

Theme / Subtheme Technic / Supplementary
Year 1979
Pieces 24
Availability Retired
877 LEGO Technic Steering Gear Parts
Retail $3.50
Value $106.55
Growth  +2944.3%
Annual growth 7.5%

880 12 Volt Motor

Theme / Subtheme Technic / Supplementary
Year 1979
Pieces 22
Availability Retired
880 LEGO Technic 12 Volt Motor
Retail $19.99
Value $39.99
Growth  +100.1%
Annual growth 5.2%