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LEGO 8090 Universal Set is a vintage Technic set from 1982 valued at $316 for new and sealed sets, up 603% from an original retail price of $45.00. Annual appreciation has averaged 4.53% since release. Used copies are valued between $83 and $110 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Universal Set since April 2017. High accuracy
LEGO 8090-1 Universal Set is a Technic Universal set released in 1982, containing 266 pieces. It is a multi-model building set with instructions for five models: a car, windmill, forklift, helicopter, and truck. The car features rack-and-pinion steering, a 1-cylinder reciprocating engine, and a rear differential. The windmill has rotating main and lateral vanes, while the forklift includes rear rack-and-pinion steering, a 4-bar linkage to raise the forks, and a kneeling front suspension. The helicopter has rotating main and tail rotors, and the truck includes a 1-cylinder engine, rear differential, rear suspension, and rack-and-pinion steering.

A new and sealed Universal Set is currently valued at around $316, with annual growth of approximately 3%. The average used price is $92 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $331 within the next year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) eBay listing for Universal Set $306.71
-3.0%
(DE) // Photo of actual item // Factory sealed box in good shape (some shelf wear & light ... $313.67
-0.8%
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For Sale (Used)

 (NL) Used - Complete with instructions (like new), with box and inlay. $78.75
(US) Used - eBay listing for 8090 Universal Set $81.79
(IT) Used - , complete with plastic inlet, all in very good condition $82.62
(BE) Used - with box and intructions $92.55
(NL) Used - 100% complete. No instructions. With box, with innerbox, with plastic inlay an... $93.02
(NL) Used - 100% complete in great condition, with original instructions in good condition... $112.00

Sets in Technic / Universal

8094 Control Centre

Theme / Subtheme Technic / Universal
Year 1990
Pieces 546
Availability Retired
8094 LEGO Technic Universal Control Centre
Retail $99.00
Value $512.85
Growth  +418.0%
Annual growth 3.9%

8082 Multi Model Control Set

Theme / Subtheme Technic / Universal
Year 1993
Pieces 459
Availability Retired
8082 LEGO Technic Universal Multi Model Control Set
Retail $99.00
Value $322.67
Growth  +225.9%
Annual growth 3.0%

8062 Briefcase Set

Theme / Subtheme Technic / Universal
Year 1994
Pieces 403
Availability Retired
8062 LEGO Technic Universal Briefcase Set
Retail $68.00
Value $236.83
Growth  +248.3%
Annual growth 4.6%

8074 Universal Set with Flex System

Theme / Subtheme Technic / Universal
Year 1991
Pieces 313
Availability Retired
8074 LEGO Technic Universal Set with Flex System
Retail $69.00
Value $158.52
Growth  +129.7%
Annual growth 2.7%

8042 Multi Model Pneumatic Set

Theme / Subtheme Technic / Universal
Year 1993
Pieces 230
Availability Retired
8042 LEGO Technic Universal Multi Model Pneumatic Set
Retail $38.50
Value $117.07
Growth  +204.1%
Annual growth 3.4%

8064 Universal Motor Set

Theme / Subtheme Technic / Universal
Year 1990
Pieces 219
Availability Retired
8064 LEGO Technic Universal Motor Set
Retail $54.99
Value $80.66
Growth  +46.7%
Annual growth 1.1%

8032 Multi Functional Starter Set

Theme / Subtheme Technic / Universal
Year 1994
Pieces 215
Availability Retired
8032 LEGO Technic Universal Multi Functional Starter Set
Retail $26.50
Value $52.21
Growth  +97.0%
Annual growth 1.6%

8044 Universal Pneumatic Set

Theme / Subtheme Technic / Universal
Year 1989
Pieces 198
Availability Retired
8044 LEGO Technic Universal Pneumatic Set
Retail $26.00
Value $70.93
Growth  +172.8%
Annual growth 2.6%

8054 Universal Motor Set

Theme / Subtheme Technic / Universal
Year 1989
Pieces 196
Availability Retired
8054 LEGO Technic Universal Motor Set
Retail $39.00
Value $106.36
Growth  +172.7%
Annual growth 2.7%

8034 Universal Set

Theme / Subtheme Technic / Universal
Year 1989
Pieces 187
Availability Retired
8034 LEGO Technic Universal Set
Retail $19.00
Value $64.32
Growth  +238.5%
Annual growth 2.6%

8055 Universal Motor Set

Theme / Subtheme Technic / Universal
Year 1986
Pieces 186
Availability Retired
8055 LEGO Technic Universal Motor Set
Retail $35.00
Value $128.11
Growth  +266.0%
Annual growth 4.4%

8035 Universal Set

Theme / Subtheme Technic / Universal
Year 1986
Pieces 174
Availability Retired
8035 LEGO Technic Universal Set
Retail $15.00
Value $64.54
Growth  +330.3%
Annual growth 3.7%

8040 Universal Set

Theme / Subtheme Technic / Universal
Year 1984
Pieces 163
Availability Retired
8040 LEGO Technic Universal Set
Retail $25.00
Value $121.52
Growth  +386.1%
Annual growth 4.8%

8030 Universal Set

Theme / Subtheme Technic / Universal
Year 1982
Pieces 141
Availability Retired
8030 LEGO Technic Universal Set
Retail $15.00
Value $223.40
Growth  +1389.3%
Annual growth 5.4%

8050 Universal Motor Set

Theme / Subtheme Technic / Universal
Year 1982
Pieces 141
Availability Retired
8050 LEGO Technic Universal Motor Set
Retail $35.00
Value $149.96
Growth  +328.5%
Annual growth 4.1%

8020 Universal Set

Theme / Subtheme Technic / Universal
Year 1984
Pieces 119
Availability Retired
8020 LEGO Technic Universal Set
Retail $9.99
Value $49.57
Growth  +396.2%
Annual growth 3.5%

8022 Multi Model Starter Set

Theme / Subtheme Technic / Universal
Year 1993
Pieces 118
Availability Retired
8022 LEGO Technic Universal Multi Model Starter Set
Retail $15.50
Value $40.00
Growth  +158.1%
Annual growth 3.6%

8024 Universal Set

Theme / Subtheme Technic / Universal
Year 1989
Pieces 113
Availability Retired
8024 LEGO Technic Universal Set
Retail $12.00
Value $43.84
Growth  +265.3%
Annual growth 3.2%

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Universal Set Reviews

22 reviews
4.8
Collectors
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Technic-Dialog
“The Universal Set no. 8090 from the Lego Technic series is one of the best universal sets ever. From relatively few parts cool models with relatively many functions can be built. Also, the models look cool and are close to reality. I built what I consider to be the best... More model and rated it accordingly.”
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Technicopedia
“The part count may not look impressive, but there are ten 16L beams here, so some very large models are possible. There would not be another Universal Set with such large models for a long time. Unlike set 8030, the models in this universal set cover a wide variety of... More subjects and complexity levels.”
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About Technic Universal

The LEGO Technic Universal theme, active from 1982 to 1994, featured versatile sets designed to create multiple models and introduce builders to a wide range of Technic functions and mechanisms. Key sets in this theme include the "8094 Control Centre" (1990), which came with a control panel to operate motorized models and included various parts for building cranes, robots, and other machinery; the "8082 Multi Model Control Set" (1993), offering components to construct and control different motorized models; the "8074 Universal Set with Flex System" (1990), introducing flexible rods for creating complex movements and structures; and the "8022 Multi Model Starter Set" (1982), aimed at beginners, providing a variety of parts to build several basic models. These sets were instrumental in teaching builders about engineering principles and mechanical design.
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