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LEGO Backhoe Loader (8455-1)

The Backhoe Loader (8455-1) is a LEGO Model set that was released in July 2003 and retired in December 2005 with a shelf life of 2 years and 5 months 30 days.

This LEGO set has 704 pieces and had a RRP of $100.00 (£69.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.14c (0.10p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 291.7% and now has a value of $391.66 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Month Avg Price Sales
Dec 21 $766.83 1
Jan 22 $768.58 0
Feb 22 $770.33 0
Mar 22 $772.09 0
Apr 22 $773.84 1
May 22 $817.61 1
Jun 22 $751.08 0
Jul 22 $684.55 0
Aug 22 $618.02 0
Sep 22 $551.49 0
Oct 22 $484.96 0
Nov 22 $421.93 1
Dec 22 $576.00 1
Jan 23 $581.25 0
Feb 23 $586.50 0
Mar 23 $591.76 0
Apr 23 $597.01 0
May 23 $602.26 0
Jun 23 $602.26 1
Jul 23 $583.00 0
Aug 23 $563.74 0
Sep 23 $544.49 0
Oct 23 $525.23 0
Nov 23 $505.97 0
Dec 23 $486.71 0
Jan 24 $467.45 0
Feb 24 $448.19 0
Mar 24 $428.94 0
Apr 24 $409.68 0
May 24 $390.42 0
Jun 24 $371.16 0
Jul 24 $360.66 1
Aug 24 $404.43 0
Sep 24 $448.19 0
Oct 24 $493.71 1
Nov 24 $442.94 0
Dec 24 $392.17 2
Jan 25 $407.93 0
Feb 25 $423.68 0
Mar 25 $437.69 2
Apr 25 $477.96 0
May 25 $518.23 1

Minifigures

This set contains 0 minifigures.

Monthly sales

We have recorded 13 sales of the Backhoe Loader set since Dec 21. 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: Backhoe Loader

Theme: Model

Sub Theme: Construction

Set number: 8455-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 20 years, 5 months

Pieces: 704

Minifigures: 0

Released:
US Flag Jul 1, 2003
UK Flag Jul 1, 2003
Retired:
US Flag Dec 31, 2005
UK Flag Dec 31, 2005

Shelf life: 2 years, 6 months

RRP:
US Flag $100.00
GB Flag £69.99
EU Flag -€
PPP:
US Flag 0.142c
GB Flag 0.099p
EU Flag -

Set value

Confidence: Medium

Current value: $391.66

Increase from RRP: 291.7%

Yearly ROI: 14.3%

Where to buy

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Set colors

The Backhoe Loader has 704 pieces and is ranked 1542 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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1542nd biggest LEGO set ever made
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31st biggest LEGO Model set
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705th most valuable LEGO set
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10th most valuable LEGO Model set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO Backhoe Loader (8455-1) worth?

The LEGO Backhoe Loader is currently worth $391.66 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $100.00.

How many pieces are in the LEGO Backhoe Loader?

The LEGO Backhoe Loader (8455-1) contains 704 pieces, making it the 1542nd biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO Backhoe Loader retired?

Yes, the LEGO Backhoe Loader has been retired. It was retired in December 2005 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 Backhoe Loader released?

The LEGO Backhoe Loader (8455-1) was released in July 2003 as part of the Model theme.

Is the LEGO Backhoe Loader a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO Backhoe Loader has increased in value by 291.7% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 14.3%.

Price data last updated: May 25

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