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LEGO 8828 Front End Loader is a vintage Technic set from 1992 valued at $76 for new and sealed sets, up 279% from an original retail price of $19.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 4.36% since release. On the used market, values range from $15 to $20 based on condition. Its value has eased over the last three months, and it leans downward as it grows slower than similar retired sets.

Front End Loader Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Front End Loader since January 2018. High accuracy
LEGO 8828-1 Front End Loader is a Technic set released in 1992, containing 175 pieces. The model features functional steering of the rear wheels via an overhead control and a front bucket that lifts using a left-side crank and tips using a right-side crank. The shovel can be raised, lowered, and dumped to simulate loader operations. The set was also known as “Technic Mechanical” and “Mechanical Digger” in some markets.

Front End Loader has climbed about 4.4% a year since retirement and is worth around $76 sealed. If the forecast is right, it keeps going, to about $85 in five years. The average used price is $17 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $64 to $90.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) 8828 Technic Model Construction Front End Loader New and Sealed from 1992
BrickEconomy Choice
$90.00
(US) Front End Loader from BrickLink seller Josh1oreilly $64.00
-15.6%
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For Sale (Used)

 (DE) Used - TECHNIC: Front End Loader (8828)
$13.49
-20.0%
(US) Used - Technic: 8828 Front End Loader Complete with Manual, No Box
$15.00
-11.0%
(DE) Used - Technic 8828 Front Loader Excavator Front End Loader Complete w/ Instructions
$16.85
-0.1%
(DE) Used - Technic 8828 Front End Loader + 8824 Hovercraft - Complete No BA
$16.86
(NL) Used - Technic 8828 Front End Loader Complete with instructions
$19.85
(US) Used - Technic 8828
$20.00

Market Momentum

Bearish
Listings for the 1992 Technic set 8828 Front End Loader are scarce, yet its value has eased over the last three months. The set is growing slower than similar retired Technic releases, placing it in the bottom quarter of that group for annual growth.
DemandUpper half in Technic
High demand
12 months agoToday
SupplyFewer than most in Technic
Listings steady this week
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+1% typical for Technic
-24% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:52% bearish·41% neutral·7% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Compared with other Technic Front Loader sets

#4 of 8
By growth since retail, +279%
+71%+361%
In the top half of the group.
$0.43 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$0.43
Typical
$0.45
Close to the group's typical value per piece.
All Technic Front Loader setsValueSince retail
8459 Pneumatic Front-End Loader$378+361%
8439 Front End Loader$295+322%
8464 Pneumatic Front-End Loader$276+294%
8265 Front Loader$251+214%
8235 Front Loader$83+178%
8828 Front End Loader$76+279%
8271 Wheel Loader$41+107%
8453 Front-End Loader$34+71%

Technic Front Loader Sets

8265 Front Loader

Theme Technic
Year 2009
Pieces 1,061
Availability Retired
8265 LEGO Technic Front Loader
Retail $79.99
Value $250.78
Growth  +213.5%
Annual growth 4.3%

8271 Wheel Loader

Theme Technic
Year 2007
Pieces 200
Availability Retired
8271 LEGO Technic Wheel Loader
Retail $19.99
Value $41.32
Growth  +106.7%
Annual growth 4.1%

8439 Front End Loader

Theme Technic
Year 2004
Pieces 582
Availability Retired
8439 LEGO Technic Front End Loader
Retail $69.99
Value $295.31
Growth  +321.9%
Annual growth 4.7%

8453 Front-End Loader

Theme Technic
Year 2003
Pieces 214
Availability Retired
8453 LEGO Technic Front-End Loader
Retail $19.99
Value $34.10
Growth  +70.6%
Annual growth 2.0%

8464 Pneumatic Front-End Loader

Theme Technic
Year 2001
Pieces 591
Availability Retired
8464 LEGO Technic Pneumatic Front-End Loader
Retail $69.99
Value $275.84
Growth  +294.1%
Annual growth 2.9%

8459 Pneumatic Front-End Loader

Theme Technic
Year 1997
Pieces 591
Availability Retired
8459 LEGO Technic Pneumatic Front-End Loader
Retail $82.00
Value $378.11
Growth  +361.1%
Annual growth 3.6%

8235 Front Loader

Theme Technic
Year 1995
Pieces / Figures 165 / 1
Availability Retired
8235 LEGO Technic Front Loader
Retail $29.99
Value $83.28
Growth  +177.7%
Annual growth 2.4%

Sets in Technic

8868 Air Tech Claw Rig

Theme Technic
Year 1992
Pieces 954
Availability Retired
8868 LEGO Technic Air Tech Claw Rig
Retail $139.00
Value $673.80
Growth  +384.7%
Annual growth 4.7%

8839 Supply Ship

Theme Technic
Year 1992
Pieces 532
Availability Retired
8839 LEGO Technic Supply Ship
Retail $59.50
Value $217.86
Growth  +266.2%
Annual growth 2.9%

8836 Sky Ranger

Theme Technic
Year 1992
Pieces 273
Availability Retired
8836 LEGO Technic Sky Ranger
Retail $29.75
Value $98.16
Growth  +229.9%
Annual growth 4.0%

8837 Pneumatic Excavator

Theme Technic
Year 1992
Pieces 257
Availability Retired
8837 LEGO Technic Pneumatic Excavator
Retail $47.00
Value $158.45
Growth  +237.1%
Annual growth 3.4%

8826 ATX Sport Cycle

Theme Technic
Year 1992
Pieces 95
Availability Retired
8826 LEGO Technic ATX Sport Cycle
Retail $9.99
Value $51.69
Growth  +417.4%
Annual growth 5.0%

Front End Loader Questions

What is the current value of LEGO 8828 Front End Loader?

Sealed in its box, Front End Loader is currently valued at $76. Used copies are worth about $17.

Is LEGO 8828 Front End Loader still available?

No. LEGO no longer makes Front End Loader. Sealed copies are now found only on the secondary market, so the price follows what collectors will pay.

How has LEGO 8828 Front End Loader performed since its release?

Front End Loader has gained 279% on its original retail price of $19.99, or roughly 4.4% a year on average. That matches the Technic average of 4% a year closely.

What will LEGO 8828 Front End Loader be worth next year?

In twelve months, Front End Loader could be worth around $76, close to where it is today. In the short term the market reads bearish. Signals from demand, supply and price point down. Like any forecast, this is an estimate.

How big is LEGO 8828 Front End Loader?

Front End Loader has 175 pieces ($0.11 a piece at its retail price).

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Front End Loader Reviews

15 reviews
4.7
Collectors
Investors
Technic-Dialog
“The Front End Loader from the Lego Technic series is a successful model of a loader built from relatively few parts. The construction alone is a lot of fun. Added to this are the functions and the pretty well done appearance in relation to the original. Unfortunately, the... More control of the blade does not quite work, because when the push frame is raised and lowered, the blade tilts slightly away. Only for this reason it is not quite enough for the highest rating, so that there are only 5 stars.”
Full review at technic-dialog.de
Technicopedia
“The 8828 loader, released in 1992, is the smaller cousin of the previous 8853. It has the same features, but implements them in a different way. It features rear wheel rack and pinion steering and a scoop which lifts and dumps via flex cables. Despite its compact size,... More its appearance is quite accurate and the functions work great.”
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. The theme was first introduced as the Expert Builder series in 1977, but was officially renamed as TECHNIC in 1984.
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LEGO TECHNIC Mechanical Digger. The shovel can be raised, lowered and tipped. From 8 years.
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