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8879 LEGO Power Functions IR Speed Remote Control
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8879 LEGO Power Functions IR Speed Remote Control
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Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set IR Speed Remote Control since October 2018. Very high accuracy
LEGO 8879 IR Speed Remote Control was a Power Functions exclusive set released in 2009. Some versions of the remote control were recalled by TLG. The current value for a new and sealed IR Speed Remote Control is estimated at $39 with an average yearly gain of about 6% which is higher than other Accessories sets. On the secondary markets, the typical price range for the set MISB/NISB is between $33 and $50. The current used prices for IR Speed Remote Control can be found in the range of $15 and $32 depending on the set's condition, with an average price of $25 if it is in good overall condition.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)
(US) *** Best US listing for IR Speed Remote Control ***
BrickEconomy Choice
$62.67
(US) BrickLink store Figs o rama
$40.00
+1.4%
(DE) Lego 8879 Power Functions IR Speed Remote Control NEU/OVP
$44.98
+14.1%
(US) Functions Power Functions IR Speed Remote Control 8879 (1 Piece)
$62.67
+58.9%

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the last 3 months of new/sealed 8879 IR Speed Remote Control.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends (number sold) of new/sealed 8879 IR Speed Remote Control.

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Retail $3.99
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Annual growth 10.3%

8878 Rechargeable Battery Box

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Pieces 1
Availability Retired
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Retail $49.99
Value $151.51
Growth  203.1%
Annual growth 11.1%

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Availability Retired
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Annual growth 3.3%
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IR Speed Remote Control Reviews

34 reviews
4.6
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Smashing Robotics
“The device enables you to remotely control your robot through infrared communication, providing control for a number of functions. It has 4 control channels, jog wheels, stop and direction control switches. It requires separate power from 3 AAA type batteries.”
Full review at www.smashingrobotics.com
Brickset
“I have had several sets with the remote 58122cx1 in it, but I wanted to have more control over speed. This remote should have done the trick. Next to that the protocol that the normal stick-remote speaks, has one side-effect: loose eye-contact, channel stops. With this... More remote you don't have that. When I select the left one to speed n%, it remains that speed unless I send another signal over that same channel with either this remote or the stick-remote.”
Full review at brickset.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 $152.
Summary
Power Functions Accessories IR Speed Remote Control set 8879 was released on April 2, 2009, retailing for $13, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $39, used ones can be found for $25.
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Take command of your LEGO models with this remote control. Add a LEGO Power Functions IR Receiver, battery box and motors (sold separately) to your LEGO creations, and then use this handy remote control to control the speed! Features a 4-channel, 7-speed, infrared remote control! Use the jog wheels to control your motor speed!
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