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LEGO Front End Loader (8439-1)

The Front End Loader (8439-1) is a LEGO Model set that was released in September 2004 and retired in December 2004 with a shelf life of 3 months 30 days.

This LEGO set has 592 pieces and had a RRP of $70.00 (£- / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.12c (0.00p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 309.3% and now has a value of $286.50 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Month Avg Price Sales
Jul 22 $445.70 1
Aug 22 $449.25 0
Sep 22 $452.80 0
Oct 22 $456.35 0
Nov 22 $459.90 1
Dec 22 $541.59 0
Jan 23 $623.27 1
Feb 23 $381.77 1

Minifigures

This set contains 0 minifigures.

Monthly sales

We have recorded 4 sales of the Front End Loader set since Jul 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 End Loader

Theme: Model

Sub Theme: Construction

Set number: 8439-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 21 years, 4 months

Pieces: 592

Minifigures: 0

Released:
US Flag Sep 1, 2004
Retired:
US Flag Dec 31, 2004

Shelf life: 4 months

RRP:
US Flag $70.00
GB Flag £-
EU Flag -€
PPP:
US Flag 0.118c
GB Flag -
EU Flag -

Set value

Confidence: Low

Current value: $286.50

Increase from RRP: 309.3%

Yearly ROI: 14.5%

Where to buy

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Set colors

The Front End Loader has 592 pieces and is ranked 1960 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

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1960th biggest LEGO set ever made
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38th biggest LEGO Model set
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1094th most valuable LEGO set
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19th most valuable LEGO Model set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO Front End Loader (8439-1) worth?

The LEGO Front End Loader is currently worth $286.50 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $70.00.

How many pieces are in the LEGO Front End Loader?

The LEGO Front End Loader (8439-1) contains 592 pieces, making it the 1960th biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO Front End Loader retired?

Yes, the LEGO Front End Loader has been retired. It was retired in December 2004 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 End Loader released?

The LEGO Front End Loader (8439-1) was released in September 2004 as part of the Model theme.

Is the LEGO Front End Loader a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO Front End Loader has increased in value by 309.3% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 14.5%.

Price data last updated: Feb 23

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