Tow Truck

Tow Truck (8285-1) is a set in the Technic theme, released in 2006. It has 1,879 pieces.

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Number:8285-1
Released:August 2006
Pieces:1,879
Box size:65.2 × 43.2 × 9.6 cm
Box weight:3.43 kg
Theme:Technic

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Over the last 30 days the lowest shop price recorded for this set was 1,120.39 USD, taken from 30 days with a price on record.

Since 10/2/2026 the lowest shop price has risen from 1,122.49 USD to 1,458.07 USD, by 30 % (based on 33 days with a price on record).

LEGO planned to retire this set in December 2008.

Product details

Number: 8285-1
Name: Tow Truck
Theme: Technic
Released: August 2006
Launched: August 2006
Retired: November 2008 in the United States
Pieces: 1,879
RRP: ≈ 411.93 USD (1,600.00 PLN) (PL)≈ 120.60 USD (89.99 GBP) (United Kingdom)119.99 USD (United States)
Price per piece: ≈ 0.219 USD (0.852 PLN) (PL)≈ 0.064 USD (0.048 GBP) (United Kingdom)0.064 USD (United States)
Best price (30 days): 1,120.39 USD
Price per piece (best offer): 0.776 USD

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Pricing

Best price ever≈ 1,120.39 USD (999.99 EUR) Advertising Sealed · gross · idee+spiel · seen 10/5/2026 Not compared yet, no exchange rate: 23 in other currencies

Current best offer≈ 1,458.07 USD (1,299.99 EUR) Advertising Sealed · gross · idee+spiel · seen 11/3/2026

Price history

Lowest shop price now1,458.07 USD
Lowest ever 1,120.39 USD

Each day's lowest price among the shops' current offers, including VAT. A price in another currency is converted at the ECB reference rate of its day.

Monthly lows as a table

Month	Lowest price
November 2026	1,452.35 USD
October 2026	1,120.39 USD

≈ marks a price converted into this currency at the ECB reference rate of its own date — a reference indication, not a tradeable rate. The price as observed follows in brackets.

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idee+spiel Sealed · gross · seen 11/3/2026

≈ 1,458.07 USD (1,299.99 EUR)

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Data in Brief Sealed · gross · sold 3/1/2023

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PL ≈ 411.93 USD (1,600.00 PLN) gross No availability dates published.Recorded by BrickDb since 10/21/2026

United Kingdom ≈ 120.60 USD (89.99 GBP) gross Available 10/24/2007 to 9/11/2008.Recorded by BrickDb since 10/2/2026

United States 119.99 USD net Available 10/24/2007 to 11/17/2008.Recorded by BrickDb since 10/2/2026

≈ marks a price converted into this currency at the ECB reference rate of its own date — a reference indication, not a tradeable rate. The price as observed follows in brackets.

Building instructions

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Parts in this set

192 inventory lines

Catalogue image of the part Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove

Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b· Red

×2

Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b· Metallic Silver

×29

Catalogue image of the part Tile 1 x 4 with Groove

Tile 1 x 4 with Groove 2431· Black

×4

Catalogue image of the part Plate Special 2 x 2 with 1 Pin Hole [Split Underside Ribs]

Plate Special 2 x 2 with 1 Pin Hole [Split Underside Ribs] 2444· Black

×7

Catalogue image of the part Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip and Straight Tips

Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip and Straight Tips 2555· Black

×2

Catalogue image of the part Antenna 8H Whip

Antenna 8H Whip 2569· Black

×2

Catalogue image of the part Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud]

Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] 2654· Black

×5

Catalogue image of the part Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots

Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780· Black

×296

Catalogue image of the part Pneumatic Pump New Style with Black Top

Pneumatic Pump New Style with Black Top 2797c02· Yellow

×1

Catalogue image of the part Technic Steering Wheel Small (3 Studs Diameter)

Technic Steering Wheel Small (3 Studs Diameter) 2819· Light Bluish Gray

×1

Catalogue image of the part Technic Engine Cylinder with Side Slots

Technic Engine Cylinder with Side Slots 2850a· Light Bluish Gray

×6

Catalogue image of the part Technic Engine Piston Round

Technic Engine Piston Round 2851· Yellow

×6

Catalogue image of the part Technic Engine Connecting Rod

Technic Engine Connecting Rod 2852· Light Bluish Gray

×6

Catalogue image of the part Technic Engine Crankshaft

Technic Engine Crankshaft 2853· Light Bluish Gray

×2

Catalogue image of the part Technic Engine Crankshaft Center

Technic Engine Crankshaft Center 2854· Dark Bluish Gray

×2

Catalogue image of the part Technic Beam Triangle Thin [Type I]

Technic Beam Triangle Thin [Type I] 2905· Light Bluish Gray

×8

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