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. Here are the most valuable LEGO TECHNIC sets of all time.
Most valuable set
8859 Tractor $1,580.00
Largest set
42100 Liebherr R 9800 4,108 pieces
Set with the most minifigures
8680 Arctic Rescue Base 2 minifigures
Most owned set
42083 Bugatti Chiron

8859 Tractor

Theme Technic
Year 1981
Pieces 610
Availability Retired
It features a piston-engine under a lifting bonnet and includes a plough that can be re-built as a harrow. It was also known as Havester.
8859 LEGO Technic Tractor
Retail $39.99
Value $1,580.00
Growth  +3851.0%
Annual growth 5.7%

857 Motorbike with Sidecar

Theme Technic
Year 1979
Pieces 409
Availability Retired
It consists of a motorcycle with a steerable front fork, a chain-driven 1-cylinder engine, and a sidecar. The engine is driven by the rear wheel through a chain connected to a new 16-tooth gear, with a final gear ratio of 3:1. The frame is built from pinned beams, allowing for unique angles, while the fenders and exterior details are made from standard plates.
857 LEGO Technic Motorbike with Sidecar
Retail $49.50
Value $1,511.40
Growth  +2953.3%
Annual growth 7.6%

42113 Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey

Theme Technic
Year 2020
Pieces 1,636
Availability Retired
Developed under license from Bell and Boeing, the model featured working tiltrotors, motorized landing gear, and a winch, showcasing the unique engineering of the real-world aircraft.
42113 LEGO Technic Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey
Retail $119.99
Value $1,185.17
Growth  +887.7%
Annual growth 21.4%

954 Sky Copter

Theme Technic
Year 1978
Pieces 365
Availability Retired
It consists of a helicopter with rotating main and tail rotors, a collective pitch mechanism controlled from the pilot stations, and flybars with paddles on the main rotor. The rotors are driven by a crank and gear system, with a realistic speed ratio between the main and tail rotors. The landing skids are built with beams and connectors for stability.
954 LEGO Technic Sky Copter
Retail $42.00
Value $1,169.44
Growth  +2684.4%
Annual growth 7.2%

8458 Silver Champion

Theme Technic
Year 2000
Pieces 1,431
Availability Retired
It builds a silver Formula 1–style car with working steering operated from the cockpit via a u-joint and spur gear linkage.
8458 LEGO Technic Silver Champion
Retail $169.99
Value $1,164.61
Growth  +585.1%
Annual growth 6.1%

8857-2 Motorcycles

Theme Technic
Year 1980
Pieces 377
Availability Retired
It contains instructions for alternative models and can be built into various motorcycle models. It was only released in the US and was the same as set 857.
8857-2 LEGO Technic Motorcycles
Retail $49.50
Value $1,163.78
Growth  +2251.1%
Annual growth 7.1%

8858-2 Auto Engines

Theme Technic
Year 1980
Pieces 460
Availability Retired
The set features instructions for 4 different engines including a 3 cylinder inline engine, a V6 engine, a 6 cylinder horizontally opposed engine, and a 2-cycle engine.
8858-2 LEGO Technic Auto Engines
Retail $69.00
Value $1,113.33
Growth  +1513.5%
Annual growth 6.2%

42100 Liebherr R 9800

Theme Technic
Year 2019
Pieces 4,108
Availability Retired
The set model is based on the Liebherr R 9800, a mining excavator and the biggest hydraulic excavator in the world and was developed in partnership with Liebherr-Mining Equipment Colmar SAS in France.
42100 LEGO Technic Liebherr R 9800
Retail $449.99
Value $942.78
Growth  +109.5%
Annual growth 13.0%

42056 Porsche 911 GT3 RS

Theme Technic
Year 2016
Pieces 2,704
Availability Retired
The Lego Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS kit comes in an impressive 578-page long manual with a total of 856 steps in the instructions.
42056 LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Retail $299.99
Value $929.27
Growth  +209.8%
Annual growth 17.2%

858 Auto Engines

Theme Technic
Year 1980
Pieces 242
Availability Retired
The set features instructions for 4 different engines including a 3 cylinder inline engine, a V6 engine, a 6 cylinder horizontally opposed engine, and a 2-cycle engine.
858 LEGO Technic Auto Engines
Retail $69.00
Value $921.18
Growth  +1235.0%
Annual growth 5.8%

8860 Car Chassis

Theme Technic
Year 1980
Pieces 668
Availability Retired
It consists of a vehicle chassis with a rear-mounted 4-cylinder engine, a 3-speed transmission, working rear differential, independent rear suspension, and rack-and-pinion steering. It also features adjustable and reclining seats. The engine includes a fan and exhaust manifolds, while the differential allows smooth turns. It was also called "Car-Chassis With Flat 4 Engine".
8860 LEGO Technic Car Chassis
Retail $59.00
Value $914.41
Growth  +1449.8%
Annual growth 6.1%

8848 Power Truck

Theme Technic
Year 1981
Pieces 398
Availability Retired
It builds a truck with a front-mounted yellow bucket and a tipping rear bed, with steering controlled via a wheel in the cab or a vertical exhaust-stack control.
8848 LEGO Technic Power Truck
Retail $29.99
Value $900.53
Growth  +2902.8%
Annual growth 7.8%

851 Tractor

Theme Technic
Year 1977
Pieces 318
Availability Retired
It consists of a tractor with rack-and-pinion steering, a PTO (Power Take Off) system driven by the right rear wheel to power implements, and a four-bar linkage to raise and lower attachments. The primary model features a thresher, driven by the PTO, with rotating cutting wheels.
851 LEGO Technic Tractor
Retail $29.99
Value $882.82
Growth  +2843.7%
Annual growth 6.5%

856 Bulldozer

Theme Technic
Year 1979
Pieces 372
Availability Retired
It consists of a bulldozer with a bucket that raises and dumps using interconnected rack-and-pinion systems, driven by cranks at the rear. The vehicle rides on large tracks made of 106 chain links around 40-tooth gears. Traditional studded construction is used for the body, while connectors form the functional bucket linkage. The bucket can lift from ground level and tip up to 90 degrees for dumping.
856 LEGO Technic Bulldozer
Retail $35.00
Value $872.26
Growth  +2392.2%
Annual growth 7.1%

8880 Super Car

Theme Technic
Year 1994
Pieces 1,343
Availability Retired
It was also called "LEGO TECHNIC Daytona VX4 Super Car". Creates two models, first is a black sports car with yellow pin-striping, V8 rear-mount engine, 4-wheel steering, 4-wheel drive, and 4-wheel independent suspension.
8880 LEGO Technic Super Car
Retail $129.99
Value $850.00
Growth  +553.9%
Annual growth 5.3%

42131 Cat D11 Bulldozer

Theme Technic
Year 2021
Pieces 3,854
Availability Retired
It consists of an app-controlled replica of the Cat D11 Bulldozer with modular sections, large tracks, and authentic functions like blade and ripper movement.
42131 LEGO Technic Cat D11 Bulldozer
Retail $499.99
Value $835.80
Growth  +67.2%
Annual growth 15.9%

8480 Space Shuttle

Theme Technic
Year 1996
Pieces 1,368
Availability Retired
It consists of two motors: one LEGO TECHNIC motor that controls four functions—opening the hatches, lifting and turning the Canadian arm, and operating the FOS light. A micro motor unfolds the satellite’s wings. Additionally, it can be rebuilt into a submarine, utilizing the motors for different functions. It is a Tech Build.
8480 LEGO Technic Space Shuttle
Retail $158.00
Value $835.67
Growth  +428.9%
Annual growth 3.7%

8485 Control Centre II

Theme Technic
Year 1995
Pieces 1,079
Availability Retired
It consists of a Control Center with programmable functions, three high-speed 9V motors, flex system parts, 14 silicone belts, an AC/DC transformer, and 18 long beams. The models include a helicopter with flight controls, a dinosaur with moving limbs, and an airboat with driving and steering functions. It was the first LEGO Technic set to use the Control Center. Alternative instructions included were for a helicopter, dinosaur and boat. All of which could use the Control Center for motorization.
8485 LEGO Technic Control Centre II
Retail $219.00
Value $792.67
Growth  +261.9%
Annual growth 3.9%

8868 Air Tech Claw Rig

Theme Technic
Year 1992
Pieces 954
Availability Retired
This was the first and only motorized pneumatic compressor. It was also called "Technic Truck With Compress & Pneumatic System".
8868 LEGO Technic Air Tech Claw Rig
Retail $139.00
Value $780.79
Growth  +461.7%
Annual growth 5.2%

42146 Liebherr LR13000

Theme / Subtheme Technic / Licensed
Year 2023
Pieces 2,883
Availability Retired
The model features realistic movement with tank steering, rotating turntable, luffing jib, and winch, controlled via the CONTROL+ app, standing over 38 inches high.
42146 LEGO Technic Liebherr LR13000
Retail $699.99
Value $723.59
Growth  +3.4%
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