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8879 LEGO Power Functions IR Speed Remote Control
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8879 LEGO Power Functions IR Speed Remote Control
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LEGO 8879 IR Speed Remote Control is a Power Functions set currently valued at $50 for new and sealed sets. Annual appreciation has averaged 7.89% since release. On the used market, values range from $19 to $23 based on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $40 and $56.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set IR Speed Remote Control since May 2021. Very high accuracy
LEGO 8879 IR Speed Remote Control is a Power Functions Accessories set released in 2009, containing 1 piece. The handheld infrared controller offers variable speed and direction control for Power Functions motors and supports up to four channels to operate multiple models such as trains. Its control behavior can be adjusted to alter how the dials respond during operation. The LEGO Group voluntarily recalled 997 units sold between April 8 and May 6, 2009, which were available only through the LEGO Shop, either as the standalone 8879 or included with Emerald Night (10194) and Power Functions (8882). The recall followed four reports of the remote heating up after batteries were inserted.

A new and sealed IR Speed Remote Control is currently valued at around $50, with annual growth of approximately 5%. The average used price is $19 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $44 to $55. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $53 within the next year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) *** Best US listing for IR Speed Remote Control ***
BrickEconomy Choice
$49.99
(US) NSIB - New Sealed In Box: Product will be in new sealed retail package. May have mino... $39.99
-19.5%
(US) IN LEGO PACKAGING (SEE PICTURE) $44.49
-10.4%
(US) BrickLink store Swoffs Bricks $44.99
-9.4%
(US) Sealed in 8879 polybag $44.99
-9.4%
(US) Brand New, still in Factory sealed bag. Ships in a box. $45.00
-9.4%
(US) BrickLink store Taylors House of Bricks $45.00
-9.4%
(US) Remote Control Power Functions IR Silver Controls 8879 New in sealed bag $49.99
+0.6%
(US) BrickLink store The Toy Brick Company $54.99
+10.7%
(US) New in factory sealed bag $65.00
+30.8%

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

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Sale Trends

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8870 Light Set

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Annual growth 3.2%

8871 Extension Cable 50cm

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Availability Retired
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Retail $3.99
Value $19.99
Growth  +401.0%
Annual growth 9.8%

8878 Rechargeable Battery Box

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Year 2009
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
8878 LEGO Power Functions Rechargeable Battery Box
Retail $49.99
Value $130.00
Growth  +160.1%
Annual growth 9.7%

8887 Transformer 10V DC

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Year 2009
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
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Retail $29.99
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Growth  +64.5%
Annual growth 3.8%

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IR Speed Remote Control Reviews

36 reviews
4.6
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Smashing Robotics
“The device enables you to remotely control your robot through infrared communication, providing control for a number of functions. It has 4 control channels, jog wheels, stop and direction control switches. It requires separate power from 3 AAA type batteries.”
Full review at www.smashingrobotics.com
Brickset
“I have had several sets with the remote 58122cx1 in it, but I wanted to have more control over speed. This remote should have done the trick. Next to that the protocol that the normal stick-remote speaks, has one side-effect: loose eye-contact, channel stops. With this... More remote you don't have that. When I select the left one to speed n%, it remains that speed unless I send another signal over that same channel with either this remote or the stick-remote.”
Full review at brickset.com

About Power Functions Accessories

Power Functions is a TECHNIC electric building system that consists of remote control units, power units, motors, lights and receivers that can be connected by cables with brick-shaped connectors. The core battery boxes deliver the power to different types of motors to make things move, light, remote control and even connection to a computer. Everything fits together in a system to let you build and control LEGO sets and inventions. The system was released in 2007

Accessories consists of 16 sets that ran from 2008 to 2018. As of today, 8878 Rechargeable Battery Box is the most valuable Accessories set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $130.
Summary
Power Functions Accessories IR Speed Remote Control set 8879 was released on April 2, 2009, retailing for $13, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $50, used ones can be found for $19.
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Take command of your LEGO models with this remote control. Add a LEGO Power Functions IR Receiver, battery box and motors (sold separately) to your LEGO creations, and then use this handy remote control to control the speed! Features a 4-channel, 7-speed, infrared remote control! Use the jog wheels to control your motor speed!
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