Set Facts
- The IR Remote Control operates on 4 different channels enabling the use of 4 models being controlled at the same time.
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Annual growth
+4.93% (this set +2.43%)
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Community Stats
IR Remote Control currently ranks #11 out of the top most owned sets in Power Functions Accessories.
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 $151.
Summary
Power Functions Accessories IR Remote Control set 8885 was released on December 28, 2007, retailing for $9, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $16, used ones can be found for $13.
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Ultimate control over your LEGO® Power Functions creations!
Build a LEGO® Power Functions IR receiver, battery box and motors into your LEGO creations, then use this handy remote control to start, stop, change direction and more!
The LEGO Power Functions IR Remote Control system operates on 4 different channels enabling the use of 4 models being controlled at the same time.
Control up to 8 different LEGO Power Functions with one remote by connecting 2 LEGO Power Functions to 4 different receivers each.
The reaching distance of the infra-red RC system is at least 30' (10m).
Requires IR Receiver (Item #8884), not included.
Requires 3 AAA (1.5V) batteries, not included.
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