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9255 LEGO Dacta System Basic Set
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9255 LEGO Dacta System Basic Set
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LEGO 9255 Basic Set is a vintage Dacta set from 1992 valued at $89 for new and sealed sets, up 78% from an original retail price of $49.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 2.14% since release. On the used market, values range from $34 to $42 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Basic Set since April 2020. High accuracy
LEGO 9255-1 Basic Set is a Dacta System set released in 1992, containing 177 pieces. Designed for educational use, it includes a broad selection of standard bricks in primary colors, an 8 x 16 green building element, doors and windows, and a brick separator. The assortment features printed face slopes and patterned bricks for character and pattern-making, as well as a wheeled element with tires for simple vehicle builds.

A new and sealed Basic Set is currently valued at around $89, with annual growth of approximately 1%, which is lower than other System sets. The average used price is $35 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $91 within the next year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) MIB, box is open, but all bricks still in sealed bags, very hard to find set $89.00
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For Sale (Used)

 (US) Used - eBay listing for 9255 Basic Set $34.65
(US) Used - All the pieces. No box or instructions. $35.00

Sets in Dacta / System

9291 Medium Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Dacta / System
Year 1997
Pieces 822
Availability Retired
9291 LEGO Dacta System Medium Basic Set
Retail $59.50
Value $199.00
Growth  +234.5%
Annual growth 4.3%

9251 Big Bulk Set

Theme / Subtheme Dacta / System
Year 1998
Pieces 576
Availability Retired
9251 LEGO Dacta System Big Bulk Set
Retail $23.75
Value $124.99
Growth  +426.3%
Annual growth 6.1%

951178 Basic Bricks

Theme / Subtheme Dacta / System
Year 1987
Pieces 18
Availability Retired
951178 LEGO Dacta System Basic Bricks
Retail $9.99
Value $6.50

9279 Small Building Plates

Theme / Subtheme Dacta / System
Year 1997
Pieces 9
Availability Retired
9279 LEGO Dacta System Small Building Plates
Retail $14.99
Value $33.41
Growth  +122.9%
Annual growth 2.8%

9286 Building Plates Set

Theme / Subtheme Dacta / System
Year 1998
Pieces 4
Availability Retired
9286 LEGO Dacta System Building Plates Set
Retail $20.99
Value $45.20
Growth  +115.3%
Annual growth 4.2%

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About Dacta System

The LEGO Dacta System theme, part of the broader LEGO Dacta (later known as LEGO Education) line, focuses on the traditional LEGO System of play for educational purposes. These sets, designed for classrooms and other learning environments, provide resources to help educators teach various concepts, from basic mathematics and science to storytelling and social skills. Using standard LEGO bricks and accompanying educational materials, the Dacta System theme offers a hands-on approach to learning, blending the familiarity of LEGO building with curriculum-based activities.

System consists of 6 sets that ran from 1987 to 1998. As of today, 9291 Medium Basic Set is the most valuable System set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $199.
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