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8855 LEGO Technic Prop Plane
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Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Prop Plane since December 2016. High accuracy
LEGO 8855 Prop Plane was a 569 piece Technic set with 1 figure released in 1988. This was the the first Technic airplane released and was also called "Sea Plane". The Prop Plane has and 18-inch wingspan, with working ailerons and elevators, and seats two people.

The current value for a new and sealed Prop Plane is estimated at $337 with an average yearly gain of about 4%. On the open market, a used set will fetch in the range of between $62 and $101 depending on the condition.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)
(DK) Box has minimal to minor shelfwearGlue for both seales have evaporatedMore pictures a...
$287.40
-14.8%
(CA) Technic Prop Plane 8855 BNIB
$342.90
+1.7%

Figures

Prop Plane contains 1 figure. The figure is also included in 2 other sets.
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Technic Figure Blue Legs
Technic Figure Blue Legs, Red Top with Zipper, Blue Arms, Black Hair, White Helmet - tech011
3 sets
Value $100.05

Sets in Technic

8865 Testcar

Theme Technic
Year 1988
Pieces 900
Availability Retired
8865 LEGO Technic Testcar
Retail $79.00
Value $535.39
Growth  577.7%
Annual growth 4.2%

8853 Excavator

Theme Technic
Year 1988
Pieces 326
Availability Retired
8853 LEGO Technic Excavator
Retail $32.00
Value $232.58
Growth  626.8%
Annual growth 3.6%

8832 Roadster

Theme Technic
Year 1988
Pieces 86
Availability Retired
8832 LEGO Technic Roadster
Retail $9.50
Value $14.64
Growth  54.1%
Annual growth 1.2%
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Prop Plane Reviews

28 reviews
4.5
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Technicopedia
“Set 8855 was released in 1988 as the first (and best) Technic airplane. It features a one cylinder reciprocating engine driving a unique 3 blade propeller, and movable ailerons and elevators controlled via a stick in the cockpit. There is also a Technic figure which can... More sit in either pilot seat.”
Full review at www.technicopedia.com
Technic-Dialog
“The Prop Plane from the Lego Technic series is one of the largest models ever, at least considering its enormous wingspan. It’s a hydroplane built from a total of 574 individual parts. The assembly is only moderately fun because the technical functions were kept very simple,... More at least for its time. There are also only two functions in total. One would expect the propeller to be driven by the engine but, unfortunately, that is not the case. Also, the pistons in the engine only move up and down when the propeller is turned by hand. All in all, the Prop Plane is a beautiful model, even if it is only impressive because of its size, so it still gets four stars in the overall rating.”
Full review at technic-dialog.de

About Technic

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. While most TECHNIC sets are vehicles that use pieces to mimic real vehicles, such as engine pieces, suspension, pneumatic, and transmission pieces, the TECHNIC parts have been used by various other System themes as well as LEGO Mindstorms.
Summary
Technic Prop Plane set 8855 was released in September 1988, retailing for $49, but has since been retired. New, unopened Prop Plane sets are valued at $337, while used sets can be found for $75 in good condition.
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Sea-plane with joy stick controlled allerions and elevator, piston engine and turning propeller. Check ailerons and elevator are working. Rotating engine and 4-wheel landing gear add further realism to this very special sea plane. The elevator is joy-stick controlled via gears and pinions.
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