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8868 LEGO Technic Air Tech Claw Rig
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8868 LEGO Technic Air Tech Claw Rig
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LEGO 8868 Air Tech Claw Rig is a vintage Technic set from 1992 valued at $781 for new and sealed sets, up 462% from an original retail price of $139.00. Annual appreciation has averaged 5.19% since release. On the used market, values range from $152 to $209 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Air Tech Claw Rig since September 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 8868 Air Tech Claw Rig is a Technic set released in 1992, containing 954 pieces. It features the first and only motorized pneumatic compressor in an official LEGO set, with a compressor, four switch valves, four large actuators, one small actuator, and four rigid tubes. The crane superstructure can rotate fully via the pneumatic system, and the model includes a working engine with moving pistons and a spinning fan driven by the wheels. The set was also known as Technic Truck With Compressor & Pneumatic System.

A new and sealed Air Tech Claw Rig is currently valued at around $781, with annual growth of 3.5% that is expected to level off to around 3.4% in the coming year. The average used price is $174 for those in good overall condition. Recent market trends show a period of price correction, with values declining over the past year. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $795 within the next year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (FR) Bote neuve, les scells sont ouverts mais le contenu est complet et scell d'origine. L... $635.00
-18.7%
(NL) MIB, the seals are open but the content is complete and originally sealed. The plasti... $635.03
-18.7%
(US) This set is Brand New and Sealed. We are the original owner and bought it new off the... $791.20
+1.3%
(US) Technic Air Tech Claw Rig (8868)- New in Box (Vintage - Released 1992)
BrickEconomy Choice
$1,100.00
+40.9%
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For Sale (Used)

 (ES) Used - 100% Complete. Pieces in a very good shape. Instructions 7/10. Box 7/10. $151.11
(NL) Used - Technic Compressor & Pneumatic Air Claw with Box (Lego No: 8868)
$175.64
(CA) Used - Technic Air Tech Claw Rig 8868 WITH Manual & BOX Cover - CONDITION UNKNOWN
$177.30
(DE) Used - LEGO Vintage Technic 8868 Airtech Claw Rig Set Original Box and OBA Lego Pneum...
$197.38
(BG) Used - Technic Set 8868 Air Tech Claw Rig 100% complete + instructions 1992
$249.99

Sets in Technic

8839 Supply Ship

Theme Technic
Year 1992
Pieces 532
Availability Retired
8839 LEGO Technic Supply Ship
Retail $59.50
Value $197.46
Growth  +231.9%
Annual growth 2.8%

8836 Sky Ranger

Theme Technic
Year 1992
Pieces 273
Availability Retired
8836 LEGO Technic Sky Ranger
Retail $29.75
Value $112.56
Growth  +278.4%
Annual growth 4.5%

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%

8828 Front End Loader

Theme Technic
Year 1992
Pieces 175
Availability Retired
8828 LEGO Technic Front End Loader
Retail $19.99
Value $61.65
Growth  +208.4%
Annual growth 3.9%

8826 ATX Sport Cycle

Theme Technic
Year 1992
Pieces 95
Availability Retired
8826 LEGO Technic ATX Sport Cycle
Retail $9.99
Value $36.87
Growth  +269.1%
Annual growth 3.9%

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Air Tech Claw Rig Reviews

19 reviews
5.0
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Technicopedia
“This set is unique and special in so many ways. It was the first big dual axle truck. It was the first (and only) set with a compressor. It was the first pneumatic set of any kind since 1989. It was the first (and only) to include BOTH an electric motor and pneumatics.... More And this is no simple build. With over 900 parts, it was the biggest set to date, even bigger than the 8865 super car. And with all that complexity, it still only has 32 steps in the instructions, which are wafer thin.”
Full review at www.technicopedia.com
Technic-Dialog
“This is a really great model from the Lego Technic series. The special feature here is the electric compressor, which always provides enough air for the pneumatic control. The construction is relatively difficult and requires a lot of attention. Of course, it makes a lot of... More fun. Playing with it is also fun, so it clearly deserves the highest score.”
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 Air Tech Claw Rig set 8868 was released in May 1992, retailing for $139, but has since been retired. New, unopened Air Tech Claw Rig sets are valued at $781, while used sets can be found for $174.
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TECHNIC Truck with a compressor and pneumatic system. Air pressure for all the pneumatic functions is automatically built up and supplied from a built-in motor and motor pump. From 12 years.

The new compressor truck can’t be described in words — you simply have to see and hear it! An electric motor combined with a miniature
compressor and valve-activated pneumatics are new dimensions to TECHNIC builders, taking you one step closer to reality. Just like completing the construction makes you feel.
Description provided by LEGO©