LEGO Infrared Link Sensor 2853216-1
LEGO Infrared Link Sensor (2853216-1) is worth about $64 on the secondary market today, against a $80 retail price. It has 1 pieces, belongs to the Mindstorms theme and was released in 2011. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 2853216-1
- Theme
- Mindstorms
- Subtheme
- NXT
- Year
- 2011
- Pieces
- 1
- Minifigures
- 0
- RRP
- $80
- Market value
- $65
- Used value
- $25
- Released
- 2011
- Retirement
- Retired in 2015
Infrared Link Sensor value by year
From $50 in 2011 to $68 in 2026 so far: +38%. Its highest year was 2022, at $83.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $68 | +0.3% |
| 2025 | $68 | −13.4% |
| 2024 | $79 | +33.1% |
| 2023 | $59 | −28.6% |
| 2022 | $83 | +30.1% |
| 2021 | $64 | −4.6% |
| 2020 | $67 | −16.2% |
| 2019 | $80 | +51.6% |
| 2018 | $53 | −15.8% |
| 2017 | $62 | −13.6% |
| 2016 | $72 | +38.3% |
| 2015 | $52 | −9.0% |
| 2014 | $57 | −4.3% |
| 2013 | $60 | +27.6% |
| 2012 | $47 | −5.0% |
| 2011 | $50 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Infrared Link Sensor (2853216-1) worth?
LEGO Infrared Link Sensor is worth approximately $64 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Infrared Link Sensor retired?
Yes — Infrared Link Sensor (2853216-1) 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 Infrared Link Sensor gone up in value?
Not currently. Infrared Link Sensor launched at $80 and trades around $64 today, 19.4% below its retail price. The price history chart shows the full trend.
What is the price per piece for Infrared Link Sensor?
At its $80 retail price across 1 pieces, Infrared Link Sensor works out to about $80.000 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Infrared Link Sensor a good investment?
Infrared Link Sensor currently trades 19.4% below its $80 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 Infrared Link Sensor so expensive?
Infrared Link Sensor was released in 2011 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.