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9656 LEGO Education Duplo Early Simple Machines Set
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9656 LEGO Education Duplo Early Simple Machines Set
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LEGO 9656 Early Simple Machines Set is a Education set currently valued at $392 for new and sealed sets. Annual appreciation has averaged 5.15% since release. On the used market, values range from $65 to $91 based on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $373 and $404. Its market leans upward for now, with climbing member interest.

Early Simple Machines Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Early Simple Machines Set since January 2017. Very high accuracy
LEGO 9656 Early Simple Machines Set is an Education Duplo set released in 2008, containing 102 pieces. It focuses on basic mechanics with elements such as gears, levers, pulleys, wheels, axles, a rubber belt, wedge belt pulleys, a crank handle, beams, and a clear gearbox, along with a plastic punch-out sheet featuring eyes, sails, scales, and wings. The set was designed for classroom use and includes curriculum materials with teacher guidance and student worksheets for structured lessons and activities on simple machines. It is part of the LEGO Education Duplo range aimed at early STEM learning.

Sealed copies of Early Simple Machines Set go for about $392 today. Since it retired, the set has grown roughly 5.1% a year, and our forecast puts it near $402 by this time next year. The average used price is $76 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $341 to $391.
Collector and Investor Standing
The Classroom line exists to teach gears and pulleys, not to sit on a shelf. It is a supply closet staple, built for worksheets and lessons rather than display cases. Few collectors chase these educational bricks.
16/100
Collector
Quiet with collectors
Classroom tools belong in storage bins
43/100
Investor
Softer than most
Slow-growing theme lacks market pull
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Education Duplo 9656 Early Simple Machines Set 3 New MISB Sealed Versiegelt
BrickEconomy Choice
$300.00
(US) Education Duplo 9656 Early Simple Machines New Sealed $325.00
-17.0%
(US) NEW SEALED LEGO 9656 Early Simple Machines Set - RETIRED Education Duplo 2008 $363.95
-7.1%
(DE) Education Duplo 9656 Early Simple Machines Set of 3 New MISB Sealed Sealed $386.91
-1.2%
(DE) Early Simple Machines Set from BrickLink seller Akte_Bricks $391.26
-0.1%
(DE) Education Duplo 9656 Early Simple Machines Set of 3 New MISB Sealed Sealed $391.74
(DE) Early Simple Machines Set from BrickLink seller Akte_Bricks $397.72
+1.5%
(US) Amazon listing for Early Simple Machines Set $490.00
+25.1%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 9656 Early Simple Machines Set.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 9656 Early Simple Machines Set.

Market Momentum

Bullish
Member demand is rising.
SupplyTypical for Education
Listings down 20% this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+3% typical for Duplo
+5% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:5% bearish·65% neutral·30% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Compared with other Duplo sets

#23 of 69
By growth since retail, +137%
+2%+1,108%
In the top half of the group.
$3.84 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$3.84
Typical
$1.41
About 3 times the group's typical value per piece.
Top sets by growthSince retail
19226 Hospital Set+1,108%
29229 Police Station Set+890%
39236 Garden Set+638%
239656 Early Simple Machines Set+137%

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Year 2008
Pieces / Duplo figures 147 / 4
Availability Retired
9076 LEGO Education Duplo Tubes Experiment Set
Retail $89.99
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Growth  +136.1%
Annual growth 4.6%

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Theme / Subtheme Education / Duplo
Year 2009
Pieces 132
Availability Retired
9077 LEGO Education Duplo Brick Runner Set
Retail $115.99
Value $217.60
Growth  +87.6%
Annual growth 4.7%

9214 Wild Animals Set

Theme / Subtheme Education / Duplo
Year 2007
Pieces 121
Availability Retired
9214 LEGO Education Duplo Wild Animals Set
Retail $99.99
Value $260.15
Growth  +160.2%
Annual growth 5.2%

9225 Playhouse Set

Theme / Subtheme Education / Duplo
Year 2007
Pieces / Duplo figures 120 / 5
Availability Retired
9225 LEGO Education Duplo Playhouse Set
Retail $89.99
Value $137.60
Growth  +52.9%
Annual growth 2.3%

9206 Tech Machines Set

Theme / Subtheme Education / Duplo
Year 2008
Pieces / Duplo figures 111 / 5
Availability Retired
9206 LEGO Education Duplo Tech Machines Set
Retail $209.95
Value $315.95
Growth  +50.5%
Annual growth 4.7%

9078 Duplo Special Elements Set

Theme / Subtheme Education / Duplo
Year 2009
Pieces 109
Availability Retired
9078 LEGO Education Duplo Special Elements Set
Retail $89.99
Value $165.18
Growth  +83.6%
Annual growth 3.6%

9227 Farm Set

Theme / Subtheme Education / Duplo
Year 2007
Pieces / Duplo figures 106 / 4
Availability Retired
9227 LEGO Education Duplo Farm Set
Retail $69.99
Value $120.88
Growth  +72.7%
Annual growth 2.9%

9226 Hospital Set

Theme / Subtheme Education / Duplo
Year 2007
Pieces / Duplo figures 97 / 6
Availability Retired
9226 LEGO Education Duplo Hospital Set
Retail $64.59
Value $779.97
Growth  +1107.6%
Annual growth 10.7%

9213 Dinosaurs Set

Theme / Subtheme Education / Duplo
Year 2007
Pieces 95
Availability Retired
9213 LEGO Education Duplo Dinosaurs Set
Retail $79.99
Value $275.15
Growth  +244.0%
Annual growth 5.9%

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Theme / Subtheme Education / Duplo
Year 2008
Pieces / Duplo figures 87 / 7
Availability Retired
9215 LEGO Education Duplo Dolls Family Set
Retail $105.00
Value $352.43
Growth  +235.6%
Annual growth 5.4%

9229 Police Station Set

Theme / Subtheme Education / Duplo
Year 2007
Pieces / Duplo figures 82 / 6
Availability Retired
9229 LEGO Education Duplo Police Station Set
Retail $59.99
Value $594.05
Growth  +890.2%
Annual growth 9.5%

9228 Farm Animals Set

Theme / Subtheme Education / Duplo
Year 2007
Pieces / Duplo figures 51 / 1
Availability Retired
9228 LEGO Education Duplo Farm Animals Set
Retail $29.99
Value $171.87
Growth  +473.1%
Annual growth 9.6%

9222 World People Set

Theme / Subtheme Education / Duplo
Year 2007
Pieces / Duplo figures 16 / 16
Availability Retired
9222 LEGO Education Duplo World People Set
Retail $39.99
Value $136.29
Growth  +240.8%
Annual growth 12.8%

9079 Small Building Plates

Theme / Subtheme Education / Duplo
Year 2009
Pieces 15
Availability Retired
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Retail $39.99
Value $62.12
Growth  +55.3%
Annual growth 2.6%

9999 Upgrade Kit for 9654

Theme / Subtheme Education / Duplo
Year 2009
Pieces 7
Availability Retired
9999 LEGO Education Duplo Upgrade Kit for 9654
Retail $29.99
Value $44.33
Growth  +47.8%
Annual growth 2.3%

Early Simple Machines Set Questions

What is LEGO 9656 Early Simple Machines Set worth?

Today's value for a new, sealed copy of Early Simple Machines Set is $392. Sealed copies typically change hands for $373 to $404. On the used market, expect to pay around $76.

Is LEGO 9656 Early Simple Machines Set retired?

Yes. Early Simple Machines Set has been retired by LEGO. Collectors now buy it on the secondary market, from sellers on sites like eBay and BrickLink.

How much has LEGO 9656 Early Simple Machines Set gone up in value?

Since it sold for $164.95 in shops, Early Simple Machines Set has risen 137% in value, or roughly 5.1% a year on average. It has outgrown the Duplo average of 4.1% a year by a clear margin.

What will LEGO 9656 Early Simple Machines Set be worth next year?

In twelve months, Early Simple Machines Set could be worth around $402, about 3% more than today. In the short term the market reads bullish too. Like any forecast, this is an estimate.

What is the piece count of LEGO 9656 Early Simple Machines Set?

Early Simple Machines Set is built from 102 pieces, about $1.62 each at retail.

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Early Simple Machines Set Reviews

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4.7
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“This set introduces young builders to concepts like gears, levers, and pulleys through sturdy, hands-on components that hold up well over time. It offers a wide range of project possibilities and can be expanded with additional guides or other DUPLO elements. While it can be pricey, many find the educational value well worth it.”
 

About Education Duplo

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This set contains a brick assortment and building instructions. It includes gears, levers, pulleys, wheels and axles, as well as a plastic punch-out sheet with eyes, sails, scales and wings. Use this set with the accompanying curriculum pack to conduct lessons, extension activities, and problem-solving tasks. The support materials provided in this curriculum pack include teacher guidance and student worksheets.
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