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950 LEGO Technic Forklift
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LEGO 950 Forklift is a vintage Technic set from 1979 valued at $529 for new and sealed sets, up 1665% from an original retail price of $29.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 6.30% since release. On the used market, values range from $39 to $54 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Forklift since June 1979. Medium accuracy
LEGO 950-1 Forklift is a Technic set released in 1979, containing 208 pieces. It is the U.S. release of set 850, which was issued in Europe under a different number. The main model is a forklift with rear-wheel steering, twin gear levers, heavy-duty tires, and lift blades operated by a flywheel mechanism. The set also includes instructions for alternate builds, including a dump truck and a road grader.

A new and sealed Forklift is currently valued at around $529, with annual growth of approximately 6%. The average used price is $45 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $560 within the next year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Vintage 1979 LEGO Technic 950 Expert Builder Fork Lift 210 Pieces NEW, SEALED
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$549.99

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Forklift Reviews

19 reviews
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“This forklift has an almost cult status so it can be found on ebay costing unusually much. I cannot explain why it is so; perhaps because it is the first model from the Lego Technic series. I don’t find it particularly beautiful, its functionalities are extremely low, and... More the assembly is not much fun. However, it probably is a must in every collection.”
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BrickEconomy Expert Review
“Its fork-lifting mechanism and sharp turning showcase early Technic innovation, though the design is simple by modern standards and includes some fragile parts. While limited in complexity, it remains a historically important set that helped define the Technic line.”
 

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.
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The Expert Builder Fork Lift is modeled after the ones used in warehouses and train yards for lifting heavy loads. It has rear wheel steering. Twin gear levers. Heavy-duty tires. Lift blades which move with a simple-to-operate flywheel control. The same set can also be used for building other exciting models — a dump truck, a road grader, and more.
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