LEGO Front End Loader 8235-1
LEGO Front End Loader (8235-1) is estimated at about $85 sealed (retail $30). Retired · 165 pieces · 1995 Technic. Track its value and price history.
- Set number
- 8235-1
- Theme
- Technic
- Year
- 1995
- Pieces
- 165
- Minifigures
- 1
- RRP
- $30
- Market value
- $85 (Estimate)
- Used value
- $27
- Retirement
- Retired
Minifigures in LEGO Front End Loader
What you are paying for
Its 1 priced minifigure is worth about $22 together, roughly 26% of the set's value — about typical for sets with minifigures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Front End Loader (8235-1) worth?
LEGO Front End Loader is worth approximately $85 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Front End Loader retired?
Yes — Front End Loader (8235-1) has been retired by LEGO and is no longer in production. Retired sets have fixed supply, which is why their prices are driven purely by the resale market.
Has LEGO Front End Loader gone up in value?
Yes. Front End Loader launched at $30 and now trades around $85, an increase of 184.2%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Front End Loader?
At its $30 retail price across 165 pieces, Front End Loader works out to about $0.182 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Front End Loader a good investment?
Front End Loader currently trades 184.2% above its $30 retail price, and it is retired, so no new supply is entering the market. Past performance is not a prediction — condition, packaging and how long you hold all affect what a set actually sells for. BrickStats reports the numbers rather than giving investment advice.
Why is LEGO Front End Loader so expensive?
Front End Loader was released in 1995 and has since retired. Once LEGO stops producing a set, the only supply is what is already in circulation, so sealed copies in good condition compete for a shrinking pool of stock. That scarcity, not the parts, is what moves the price.