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8824 LEGO Technic Hovercraft
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8824 LEGO Technic Hovercraft
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LEGO 8824 Hovercraft is a vintage Technic set from 1993 valued at $49 for new and sealed sets, up 93% from an original retail price of $25.50. Annual appreciation has averaged 1.95% since release. On the used market, values range from $15 to $19 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Hovercraft since June 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 8824 Hovercraft, also known as Everglades Explorer, is a Technic set released in 1993 that contains 194 pieces. The model depicts a hovercraft with four hidden wheels under the skirt that control both drive and steering. It uses rubber skirts attached to 1x4 Technic beams with flanges, a part configuration that appeared only in 1993. The set also introduced the 16-tooth clutch gear and rubber bumpers, including the first and only use of the angled rubber bumpers.

A new and sealed Hovercraft is currently valued at around $49, with annual growth of approximately 1%. The average used price is $16 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $49 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $51 to $62.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) *** Best US listing for Hovercraft ***
BrickEconomy Choice
$59.00
(CA) BrickLink store Gylman's Brickstravaganza $45.00
-8.6%
(US) Amazon listing for Hovercraft $51.67
+5.0%
(US) This set is Brand New and Sealed. We are the original owner and bought it new off the... $52.00
+5.7%
(US) This set is Brand New and Sealed. We are the original owner and bought it new off the... $52.00
+5.7%
(NL) BrickLink store BetuweBricks $52.05
+5.8%
(US) Technic HOVERCRAFT #8824 Vehicle Vintage 1994 NEW $59.00
+19.9%
(US) Vintage LEGO Technic Hovercraft 8824 Factory Sealed from 1993 $95.00
+93.1%

Sets in Technic

8872 Forklift Transporter

Theme Technic
Year 1993
Pieces 763
Availability Retired
8872 LEGO Technic Forklift Transporter
Retail $82.00
Value $253.21
Growth  +208.8%
Annual growth 3.8%

8857 Street Chopper

Theme Technic
Year 1993
Pieces 409
Availability Retired
8857 LEGO Technic Street Chopper
Retail $39.99
Value $114.08
Growth  +185.3%
Annual growth 3.2%

8818 Dune Buggy

Theme Technic
Year 1993
Pieces 120
Availability Retired
8818 LEGO Technic Dune Buggy
Retail $12.49
Value $56.00
Growth  +348.4%
Annual growth 3.1%

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Hovercraft Reviews

39 reviews
4.7
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Technicopedia
“I love things that are different and this boat, released in 1993, certainly fits that criteria. It is the only Technic hovercraft (save 8246 which hardly counts). I'm not sure why it was not repeated as this is a very good rendition of a small hovercraft. The hidden... More wheels control "steering" while the rear pusher propeller follows along. The propeller also rotates as the wheels are turned when the model moves.”
Full review at www.technicopedia.com
Technic-Dialog
“The Hovercraft is a really well-made model. Although there are few functions, the model is made of very few parts. But the good appearance makes up for a lot.”
Full review at technic-dialog.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 Hovercraft set 8824 was released in May 1993, retailing for $26, but has since been retired. New, unopened Hovercraft sets are valued at $49, while used sets can be found for $16.
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Everglades Explorer features front steering and propellers which rotate when the wheels turn. From 8 years.
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