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LEGO MS1046 Infrared Link Sensor is a Mindstorms set from 2007 currently valued at $72 for new and sealed sets. Originally retailing for $54.99, the set has gained 30% in value since retiring in July 2011, with annual appreciation averaging 1.80%. On the used market, values range from $16 to $53 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Infrared Link Sensor since December 2007. Medium accuracy
LEGO Infrared Link Sensor is a Mindstorms NXT set released in 2007, containing 1 piece. It includes an infrared link sensor designed for use with the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT system and is compatible with sets 8527 and 8547. The sensor enables an NXT unit to communicate with Power Functions IR receivers and remotes, as well as older LEGO systems such as Mindstorms RCX and 12V remote-control trains. It was intended as a connectivity accessory that linked the NXT platform with several infrared-based LEGO devices.

A new and sealed Infrared Link Sensor is currently valued at around $72, with annual growth of approximately 2%. The average used price is $48 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $73 within the next year. The set was available for 43 months, from December 2007 to July 2011.
Infrared Link Sensor is a relatively rare set. We have not seen set MS1046-1 for sale in primary or secondary markets for over 6 months. Its market value is likely somewhat higher than our estimate. The last brand new Infrared Link Sensor was sold on eBay.
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Sets in Mindstorms / NXT

4524081 Mindstorms NXT CD

Theme / Subtheme Mindstorms / NXT
Year 2007
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
4524081 LEGO Mindstorms NXT CD
Retail $19.99
Value $31.75
Growth  +58.8%
Annual growth 2.8%

Color Sensor for Mindstorms NXT

Theme / Subtheme Mindstorms / NXT
Year 2007
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
LEGO Color Sensor for Mindstorms NXT
Retail $54.99
Value $70.37
Growth  +28.0%
Annual growth 1.7%

Accelerometer Sensor for Mindstorms NXT

Theme / Subtheme Mindstorms / NXT
Year 2007
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
LEGO Accelerometer Sensor for Mindstorms NXT
Retail $54.99
Value $56.10
Growth  +2.0%
Annual growth 1.5%

Infrared Seeker

Theme / Subtheme Mindstorms / NXT
Year 2007
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
LEGO Mindstorms NXT Infrared Seeker
Retail $49.99
Value $56.71
Growth  +13.4%

Gyroscopic Sensor

Theme / Subtheme Mindstorms / NXT
Year 2007
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
LEGO Mindstorms NXT Gyroscopic Sensor
Retail $54.99
Value $70.09
Growth  +27.5%
Annual growth 1.6%

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About Mindstorms NXT

The LEGO Mindstorms NXT programmable robotics kit released by LEGO in July 2006, replacing the first-generation LEGO Mindstorms kit. The kit also includes NXT-G, a graphical programming environment that enables the creation and downloading of programs to the NXT.

NXT consists of 30 sets that ran from 2006 to 2011. As of today, 8527 Mindstorms NXT is the most valuable NXT set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $405.
Summary
Mindstorms NXT Infrared Link Sensor set MS1046 was released on December 15, 2007, retailing for $55, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $72, used ones can be found for $48.
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