LEGO Universal Motor Set 8050-1
LEGO Universal Motor Set (8050-1) is estimated at about $163 sealed as of Sep 2026. Retired · 141 pieces · 1982 Technic. Track its value and price history.
- Set number
- 8050-1
- Theme
- Technic
- Subtheme
- Universal
- Year
- 1982
- Pieces
- 141
- Minifigures
- 0
- Market value
- $163 (Estimate, Sep 2026)
- Used value
- $27
- Released
- 1982
- Retirement
- Retired
Universal Motor Set value by year
From $110 in 2011 to $163 (Estimate, Sep 2026): +48%. Its highest year was 2023, at $165.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate, Sep 2026 | $163 | +0.9% |
| 2026 (so far) | $151 | −6.5% |
| 2025 | $161 | −1.5% |
| 2024 | $164 | −0.5% |
| 2023 | $165 | +13.6% |
| 2022 | $145 | −10.0% |
| 2021 | $161 | +15.1% |
| 2020 | $140 | +1.3% |
| 2019 | $138 | +2.5% |
| 2018 | $135 | +6.3% |
| 2017 | $127 | +1.7% |
| 2016 | $125 | +2.3% |
| 2015 | $122 | +2.4% |
| 2014 | $119 | +2.4% |
| 2013 | $116 | +2.5% |
| 2012 | $113 | +2.5% |
| 2011 | $110 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Universal Motor Set (8050-1) worth?
LEGO Universal Motor Set is worth approximately $163 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Universal Motor Set retired?
Yes — Universal Motor Set (8050-1) 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.
Why is LEGO Universal Motor Set so expensive?
Universal Motor Set was released in 1982 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.