LEGO Technic Figures 8712-1
LEGO Technic Figures (8712-1) is estimated at about $43 sealed as of Sep 2026 (retail $8). Retired · 10 pieces · 1988 Technic.
- Set number
- 8712-1
- Theme
- Technic
- Subtheme
- Supplementary
- Year
- 1988
- Pieces
- 10
- Minifigures
- 3
- RRP
- $8
- Market value
- $43 (Estimate, Sep 2026)
- Used value
- $17
- Retirement
- Retired
Minifigures in LEGO Technic Figures
Technic Figures value by year
From $34 in 2011 to $43 (Estimate, Sep 2026): +28%. Its highest year was 2025, at $51.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate, Sep 2026 | $43 | −15.4% |
| 2026 (so far) | $34 | −34.0% |
| 2025 | $51 | +1.1% |
| 2024 | $50 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | $49 | −1.1% |
| 2022 | $49 | +4.4% |
| 2021 | $47 | +2.7% |
| 2020 | $46 | +1.9% |
| 2019 | $45 | +7.3% |
| 2018 | $42 | +2.7% |
| 2017 | $41 | +3.0% |
| 2016 | $40 | +3.1% |
| 2015 | $39 | +3.2% |
| 2014 | $37 | +3.3% |
| 2013 | $36 | +3.5% |
| 2012 | $35 | +3.6% |
| 2011 | $34 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 3 priced minifigures are worth about $28 together, roughly 65% 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 Technic Figures (8712-1) worth?
LEGO Technic Figures is worth approximately $43 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Technic Figures retired?
Yes — Technic Figures (8712-1) 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 Technic Figures gone up in value?
Yes. Technic Figures launched at $8 and now trades around $43, an increase of 422.5%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Technic Figures?
At its $8 retail price across 10 pieces, Technic Figures works out to about $0.825 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Technic Figures a good investment?
Technic Figures currently trades 422.5% above its $8 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 Technic Figures so expensive?
Technic Figures was released in 1988 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.