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9701 LEGO Dacta Technic Control Lab Building Set
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LEGO 9701 Control Lab Building Set is a vintage Dacta set from 1995 valued at $413 for new and sealed sets, up 177% from an original retail price of $149.00. Annual appreciation has averaged 2.48% since release. Used copies are valued between $165 and $202 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Control Lab Building Set since June 2016. Medium accuracy
LEGO 9701 Control Lab Building Set is a Dacta Technic set released in 1995, containing 557 pieces. It provides a broad selection of Technic beams, gears, axles, and 9V components for constructing motorized mechanisms and experiments. The set was designed for classroom use with the LEGO Dacta Control Lab system, integrating with an external interface and software (sold separately) for computer-controlled models. Typical activities focus on exploring mechanics, motion, and feedback-controlled devices in an educational setting.

A new and sealed Control Lab Building Set is currently valued at around $413, with annual growth of approximately 2%. The average used price is $168 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $423 within the next year.
It has been a few months since we last saw 9701 Control Lab Building Set available in either primary or secondary markets. Its true value may be slightly higher than our current estimate. The last brand new Control Lab Building Set was sold on eBay.
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Sets in Dacta / Technic

9609 Technology Resource Set

Theme / Subtheme Dacta / Technic
Year 1995
Pieces 1,718
Availability Retired
9609 LEGO Dacta Technic Technology Resource Set
Retail $149.95
Value $1,027.69
Growth  +585.4%
Annual growth 6.4%

9605 4.5V Technic Resource Set

Theme / Subtheme Dacta / Technic
Year 1995
Pieces 268
Availability Retired
9605 LEGO Dacta 4.5V Technic Resource Set
Retail $74.99
Value $474.00
Growth  +532.1%
Annual growth 6.1%

9938 Conveyor Belt Links

Theme / Subtheme Dacta / Technic
Year 1995
Pieces 38
Availability Retired
9938 LEGO Dacta Technic Conveyor Belt Links
Retail $6.25
Value $14.88
Growth  +138.1%
Annual growth 7.8%

9751 Control Lab Serial Interface & Adapter

Theme / Subtheme Dacta / Technic
Year 1995
Pieces 2
Availability Retired
9751 LEGO Dacta Technic Control Lab Serial Interface & Adapter
Retail $39.95
Value $173.61
Growth  +334.6%
Annual growth 3.2%

9891 Angle Sensor

Theme / Subtheme Dacta / Technic
Year 1995
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
9891 LEGO Dacta Technic Angle Sensor
Retail $24.99
Value $39.12
Growth  +56.5%
Annual growth 1.8%

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About Dacta Technic

The LEGO Dacta Technic theme is a segment of the LEGO Dacta (later rebranded as LEGO Education) line, focusing on the Technic system of LEGO building. These sets are designed for educational contexts, emphasizing principles of mechanics, engineering, and applied science. Through specialized pieces like gears, axles, and beams, the Dacta Technic theme offers a hands-on approach to understanding complex mechanical concepts, making it a resource for classrooms and other educational settings aiming to teach STEM principles.

Technic consists of 30 sets that ran from 1984 to 2003. As of today, 1034 Teachers Resource Set is the most valuable Technic set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $1,145.
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