# Tow Truck #8285 — resale value

Source: JunkPal price guide — https://junkpal.ai/products/tow-truck-8285-lego-technic-lego

**Tow Truck #8285** is worth about **$79** loose, based on real closed eBay sales. Sealed or new examples sell for around **$590.41**.

Live listings and the full sold-price history are on the page: https://junkpal.ai/products/tow-truck-8285-lego-technic-lego

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Loose | $79 |
| Complete (CIB) | $198 |
| Sealed (new) | $590 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-08-07. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

Recent movement: Rising · +76%.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DLEGO%2520Technic%2520Tow%2520Truck%25208285%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-sold&p=md-sold) — the closed sales these medians are computed from
- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DLEGO%2520Technic%2520Tow%2520Truck%25208285%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| UPC / EAN | 5702014457508 |
| Brand | LEGO |
| Theme | LEGO Technic |
| Set number | #8285 |
| Release date | January 1, 2006 |

## Tow Truck #8285 (LEGO Technic) resale value

A loose Tow Truck #8285 set runs around $79, a complete copy (all pieces + box + instructions) about $198, and a factory-sealed box commands $590.

### What drives the price

Retired sets, completeness (every piece + minifigs + instructions + box), and sealed condition drive LEGO value. Exclusive sets and discontinued themes appreciate the most; minifigs alone can carry significant value.

## FAQ

**What is the current resale value for a loose Tow Truck #8285?**

A loose Tow Truck #8285 is currently valued around $73.

**How much more is a sealed unit worth compared to a complete one?**

A sealed, new unit is valued at $550, significantly higher than the $200 price for a complete item.

**Is the LEGO Technic theme generally good for resale?**

Yes, the LEGO Technic theme is a strong category, with this model showing clear value differences across its conditions.

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Full price guide: https://junkpal.ai/products/tow-truck-8285-lego-technic-lego
How these values are computed: https://junkpal.ai/methodology
Cite as: "JunkPal price guide value as of 2026-08-07, based on real sold listings (junkpal.ai)"