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LEGO Front Loader (8265-1)

The Front Loader (8265-1) is a LEGO Model set that was released in July 2009 and retired in December 2010 with a shelf life of 1 year and 5 months 30 days.

This LEGO set has 1,061 pieces and had a RRP of $79.99 (£74.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.08c (0.07p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 147.5% and now has a value of $197.94 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Month Avg Price Sales
Feb 22 $333.83 1
Mar 22 $326.73 0
Apr 22 $319.62 0
May 22 $312.52 0
Jun 22 $305.42 0
Jul 22 $298.32 0
Aug 22 $291.21 0
Sep 22 $284.11 0
Oct 22 $277.01 0
Nov 22 $269.90 0
Dec 22 $257.47 1
Jan 23 $275.23 0
Feb 23 $291.21 1
Mar 23 $301.87 0
Apr 23 $312.52 1
May 23 $301.87 1
Jun 23 $307.19 0
Jul 23 $312.52 0
Aug 23 $319.62 1
Sep 23 $383.55 0
Oct 23 $447.47 0
Nov 23 $509.62 1
Dec 23 $417.29 0
Jan 24 $326.73 1
Feb 24 $353.36 0
Mar 24 $380.00 1
Apr 24 $344.48 0
May 24 $310.75 1
Jun 24 $307.19 0
Jul 24 $303.64 0
Aug 24 $300.09 0
Sep 24 $298.32 1
Oct 24 $300.09 0
Nov 24 $301.87 0
Dec 24 $303.64 0
Jan 25 $305.42 0
Feb 25 $307.19 0
Mar 25 $308.97 0
Apr 25 $310.75 0
May 25 $308.97 1
Jun 25 $298.32 0
Jul 25 $287.66 0
Aug 25 $277.01 0
Sep 25 $264.58 3

Minifigures

This set contains 0 minifigures.

Monthly sales

We have recorded 15 sales of the Front Loader set since Feb 22. The chart below shows the number of recorded sales per month, which can help indicate the popularity and availability of this set on the secondary market.

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Set details

Name: Front Loader

Theme: Model

Sub Theme: Construction

Set number: 8265-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 15 years, 4 months

Pieces: 1,061

Minifigures: 0

Released:
US Flag Jul 1, 2009
UK Flag Jul 2, 2009
CA Flag Sep 24, 2010
Retired:
US Flag Dec 31, 2010
UK Flag Dec 31, 2010
CA Flag Dec 31, 2010
EU Flag Dec 31, 2010

Shelf life: 1 year, 6 months

RRP:
US Flag $79.99
GB Flag £74.99
EU Flag -€
PPP:
US Flag 0.075c
GB Flag 0.071p
EU Flag -

Set value

Confidence: Medium

Current value: $197.94

Increase from RRP: 147.5%

Yearly ROI: 9.6%

Where to buy

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Set colors

The Front Loader has 1061 pieces and is ranked 798 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.

The most common colour in this set is Black

The most common part in this set is Technic, Pin with Friction Ridges

Stats

Faded medal
798th biggest LEGO set ever made
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17th biggest LEGO Model set
Faded medal
1713th most valuable LEGO set
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33rd most valuable LEGO Model set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO Front Loader (8265-1) worth?

The LEGO Front Loader is currently worth $197.94 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $79.99.

How many pieces are in the LEGO Front Loader?

The LEGO Front Loader (8265-1) contains 1,061 pieces, making it the 798th biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO Front Loader retired?

Yes, the LEGO Front Loader has been retired. It was retired in December 2010 and is no longer available from LEGO directly. You can find it on the secondary market through sites like BrickLink and eBay.

When was the LEGO Front Loader released?

The LEGO Front Loader (8265-1) was released in July 2009 as part of the Model theme.

Is the LEGO Front Loader a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO Front Loader has increased in value by 147.5% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 9.6%.

Price data last updated: Sep 25

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