Front-End Loader

8453-1·LEGO·2003·60 parts

Used Avg

$20.60

New Avg

$38.15

About Front-End Loader

Front-End Loader (8453-1) is a LEGO LEGO set from 2003 valued at $20.60 on BrickLink. It contains 60 cataloged parts. This set has been retired and is only available on the secondary market.

Seller notes

Sealed copies sell for $38.15 vs $20.60 used, a 85% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.

Parts (60)

Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom (Boat Stud)

Technic, Pin with Short Friction Ridges

×25

Technic, Liftarm, Modified Triangle Thin 3 x 5 with Full Supports

×4

Technic Digger Bucket 8 x 10

Technic, Pin 3/4

×5

Common questions about Front-End Loader

How much is LEGO Front-End Loader (8453-1) worth?

Front-End Loader sells for an average of $20.60 used and $38.15 new/sealed on BrickLink based on 6 months of completed sales. As a retired set, prices tend to hold steady or appreciate over time, especially for complete sets with original packaging. Actual prices vary with completeness. Missing minifigures or key parts will lower the value.

Is LEGO Front-End Loader (8453-1) retired?

Yes, Front-End Loader was released in 2003 and has been retired from retail for several years. Retired LEGO sets are only available on the secondary market through BrickLink, eBay, or other resale platforms.

How do I check if my Front-End Loader set is complete?

Use the parts list on this page to check every piece. For the minifigures specifically, you can use the brick'em scanner to identify each figure from a photo and confirm it matches what should be in this set. Missing pieces can be individually sourced on BrickLink.