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8878 LEGO Power Functions Rechargeable Battery Box
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Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Rechargeable Battery Box since April 2019. Very high accuracy
LEGO 8878 Rechargeable Battery Box was a Power Functions exclusive set released in 2009. It features a rechargeable battery box with built-in Lithium polymer batteries for LEGO Power Functions.

It was retired in April 2019 with a lifespan of 120 months. Today's value for a new/sealed Rechargeable Battery Box is estimated around $151 with a average yearly gain of 7% and is expected to level off closer to 4% soon. On the open market, a used set will fetch in the range of between $89 and $119 depending on the condition.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)
(IT) BrickLink store BigManoo Torino - Legames
$102.90
-31.9%
(IT) BrickLink store Pianeta Mattoncino - SALE!
$135.40
-10.4%
(US) eBay listings for Rechargeable Battery Box
~$146.66
-3.0%
(NL) ***** NEW *****
$151.29
+0.1%
(US) Amazon listing for Rechargeable Battery Box
~$158.76
+5.0%
(NL) New in sealed bag, including manual. 7.4V 1100mAh
$178.73
+18.2%
(DE) BrickLink store Mauro's Revenge
$216.64
+43.3%

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends (number sold) of new/sealed 8878 Rechargeable Battery Box.

Sets in Power Functions / Accessories

8869 Polarity Switch

Theme / Subtheme Power Functions / Accessories
Year 2009
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
8869 LEGO Power Functions Polarity Switch
Retail $5.79
Value $10.41
Growth  79.8%
Annual growth 4.2%

8870 Light Set

Theme / Subtheme Power Functions / Accessories
Year 2009
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
8870 LEGO Power Functions Light Set
Retail $6.49
Value $12.71
Growth  95.8%
Annual growth 4.3%

8871 Extension Cable 50cm

Theme / Subtheme Power Functions / Accessories
Year 2009
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
8871 LEGO Power Functions Extension Cable 50cm
Retail $3.99
Value $16.75
Growth  319.8%
Annual growth 10.1%

8879 IR Speed Remote Control

Theme / Subtheme Power Functions / Accessories
Year 2009
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
8879 LEGO Power Functions IR Speed Remote Control
Retail $12.99
Value $36.65
Growth  182.1%
Annual growth 9.1%

8887 Transformer 10V DC

Theme / Subtheme Power Functions / Accessories
Year 2009
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
8887 LEGO Power Functions Transformer 10V DC
Retail $29.99
Value $38.67
Growth  28.9%
Annual growth 3.3%
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Rechargeable Battery Box Reviews

33 reviews
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BrickTrains-Sets
“The Lego 8878 Rechargeable Battery Box is a Power Function accessory that is used in existing Power Function train sets, or custom trains. The set includes one piece, a large block that has a slot for Technic pieces, a power block, a light indicator, and a charge port.... More Unlike other battery boxes, it does not need batteries, and can be recharged. The set can be used in buildings other than train sets if so desired.”
Full review at bricktrains-sets.com
Eurobricks
“All I know for sure though that this is one of finest pieces of equipment TLG has ever released. As simple as that. The dial, the charging behavior. Perfect.”
Full review at www.eurobricks.com

About Power Functions Accessories

Power Functions is a TECHNIC electric building system that consists of remote control units, power units, motors, lights and receivers that can be connected by cables with brick-shaped connectors. The core battery boxes deliver the power to different types of motors to make things move, light, remote control and even connection to a computer. Everything fits together in a system to let you build and control LEGO sets and inventions. The system was released in 2007

Accessories consists of 16 sets that ran from 2008 to 2018. As of today, 8878 Rechargeable Battery Box is the most valuable Accessories set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $151.
Summary
Power Functions Accessories Rechargeable Battery Box set 8878 was released on April 2, 2009, retailing for $50, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $151, while used sets sell around $99.
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No more disposable batteries! This rechargeable battery box has built-in Lithium polymer batteries for low weight and maximum power. Use it in your LEGO® Power Functions models and never have to use disposable batteries again! NOTE: You must use the #45517 10VDC LEGO Transformer to charge this battery box Motor speed can be controlled via the battery box speed control dial! Output voltage is 7.4 V!
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