LEGO Convertables 8244-1
LEGO Convertables (8244-1) is estimated at about $47 sealed (retail $33). Retired 1998 · 275 pieces · 1996 Technic. Track its value and price history.
- Set number
- 8244-1
- Theme
- Technic
- Year
- 1996
- Pieces
- 275
- Minifigures
- 1
- RRP
- $33
- Market value
- $47 (Estimate)
- Used value
- $25
- Released
- 1996
- Retirement
- Retired in 1998
Minifigures in LEGO Convertables
What you are paying for
Its 1 priced minifigure is worth about $20 together, roughly 43% of the set's value — high for sets with minifigures, so most of what you pay for is the figures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Convertables (8244-1) worth?
LEGO Convertables is worth approximately $47 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Convertables retired?
Yes — Convertables (8244-1) 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 Convertables gone up in value?
Yes. Convertables launched at $33 and now trades around $47, an increase of 42.6%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Convertables?
At its $33 retail price across 275 pieces, Convertables works out to about $0.120 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Convertables a good investment?
Convertables currently trades 42.6% above its $33 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 Convertables so expensive?
Convertables was released in 1996 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.