LEGO 8094 Technic Universal Control Centre

Name: LEGO Technic Universal Control Centre
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 8094-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.90 (24 reviews)

LEGO 8094 Control Centre is a vintage Technic set from 1990 valued at $533 for new and sealed sets, up 438% from an original retail price of $99.00. Annual appreciation has averaged 3.89% since release. Used copies are valued between $186 and $227 depending on condition. Momentum has settled into a steady pattern, with an average forecast.

Control Centre Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Control Centre since June 2017. Very high accuracy

Control Center 8094, released in 1990, was the first Universal set focus on functionality. It was the first set with multiple motors. Not only did it include the new 9V motor system, it had 2 of them. It contains an electronic box called the Control Center which was programmable and capable of powering up to 3 motors on 3 different channels. The Control Center is the heart of this set. It was the first programmable power system for LEGO motors, being the first set with a system for programming the models.

A new, sealed Control Centre is worth around $533 today. It has grown about 3.9% a year since retirement, and our forecast has it 1% higher a year from now. The average used price is $189 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $599 to $897.

For Sale (New/Sealed)

	(DE) Technic 8094 Control Centre Unopened New MISB Sealed Toy	$897.83 +68.4%
	(US) Control Centre from BrickLink seller Josh1oreilly	$540.00 +1.3%
	(DE) Control Centre from BrickLink seller Akte_Bricks	$894.31 +67.8%
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For Sale (Used)

	(ES) Used - WITH BOX, WITH INSTRUCTIONS, BOX GOT ALL INNER TRAYS BOX condition 7/10 got a ...	$177.96
	(NL) Used - gebouwd zonder doos met verpakking besturing en bouwbeschrijvingen	$217.50
	(DE) Used - 8094 Technic Universal Building Set Technic Control Center from 1990	$241.71
	(DE) Used - 1990 Lego 8094 Technic Universal Building Set Technic Control Center	$247.96

Market Momentum

Neutral

This set's value is climbing and it is outpacing its theme, but momentum is holding level for now.

BearishBullish

DemandUpper half in Technic

High demand

12 months agoToday

SupplyTypical for Technic

Listings steady this month

12 months agoToday

Growth vs peers-5% typical for Universal

+6% over the past year

12 months agoToday

Outlook:10% bearish·48% neutral·42% bullish

Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Compared with other Universal sets

Control Centre ranks 4th of 19 Universal sets, largely because it gained over the past year as similar sets stood still or fell back.

#4 of 19

By growth since retail, +438%

+106%+1,612%

In the top quarter of the group.

$0.98 a piece

New and sealed value per piece

This set

$0.98

Typical

$0.52

About twice the group's typical value per piece.

#9 of 19

Used value as a share of new, 36%

4%80%

In the top half of the group.

#5 of 17 retired

Wanted for each member who owns it

This set

Typical

About 50% above the rate of the group's retired sets.

Top sets by growth		Year	Since retail
1	8030 Universal Set	1982	+1,612%
2	8090 Universal Set	1982	+638%
3	8040 Universal Set	1984	+483%
4	8094 Control Centre	1990	+438%

Control Centre Questions

How much is LEGO 8094 Control Centre worth today?

A new, sealed copy of Control Centre is worth about $533 today. Its value has climbed 9% over the last 90 days. A used copy in good condition goes for about $189.

Can you still buy LEGO 8094 Control Centre from LEGO?

No. Control Centre is retired. New copies now come only from the secondary market, where sellers on eBay and BrickLink set the price.

Is LEGO 8094 Control Centre worth more than it cost?

Yes, by a wide margin. Control Centre is now worth 438% more than its $99.00 retail price, about 3.9% a year. That edges past the Universal average of 3.1% a year.

Will LEGO 8094 Control Centre go up in value?

Our forecast says yes. Our one-year forecast has Control Centre at around $541 a year from now, about 1% more than today. The short-term market reading is neutral. Demand, supply and price signals are mixed or quiet. Forecasts are estimates, not guarantees.

How many pieces are in LEGO 8094 Control Centre?

The set contains 546 pieces, about $0.18 each at retail.

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My Collection

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Set Details

Set number

8094-1

Name

Control Centre

Theme

Technic

Subtheme

Universal

Year

1990

Availability

Retired

Pieces

546 (PPP $0.18)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$99.00

New/Sealed

Value

$533.02

Growth

+438.40%

Annual growth

+3.89%

2025 growth

+9.49%

90-day change

8.83%

1-year growth

+1.49% (12 month outlook)

Future growth

+3.85% (2-5 year outlook)

Used

Value

$189.33

Range

$185.54 - $227.20

Quick Buy

eBay

In stockBuy

Best price

$897.83

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Buy

Lowest price

$540.00

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$533.02

1 year forecast

$540.96+1.49%

5 year forecast

$629.28+18.06%

Weaker outlook

Stronger outlook

The forecast puts 8094 Control Centre at about $629.28 in five years. That is among the weaker outlooks of all sets.

Insights

Released as an early programmable Technic control system, Control Centre (8094) is a vintage Technic piece noted for its multi-channel 9V capability and historical innovation, and its long-retired status plus scarce intact electronics support collector demand, while condition sensitivity and a narrow audience add volatility.

Set Facts

The robotic plotter holds a pen and drives two wheels independently, allowing for zero radius turning. The pen plotter also holds the pen and has a platter for paper. The carriage can translate on two motorized axes.
It is one of very few sets not to have any steerable axles on the model wheels.
This set is in many ways a precursor to the Mindstorms sets

Barcodes

UPC

8701874984800

Control Centre Reviews

24 reviews

4.9

Collectors

Investors

Technic-Dialog

“The Control Center from the Lego Technic series is the first set with the large control unit. This unit is used to control the electric motors, and individual movements can be saved as a program, which can then be played back as often as required. The crane is from my point... More of view the best model of the set, so I have built it and rated accordingly. With only two motors, a lot of functions are achieved. The reason for this is that the raising and lowering of the boom and the jib has been realized by a special technique in which the motor always rotates in only one direction.”

Full review at technic-dialog.de

Technicopedia

“Most of the Universal sets are centered around versatility rather than functionality, and therefore are not as technically interesting as some of the larger sets. Control Center 8094, released in 1990, was the first set to completely break that mold.”

Full review at www.technicopedia.com

Subtheme Analysis

Technic / Universal

Sets

Years

1982 - 1994

Annual growth

+3.12% (this set +3.89%)

This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme

Community Stats

Control Centre currently ranks #4 out of the top most owned sets in Technic Universal.

#1Universal Set

#2Universal Set

#3Universal Set

#4Control Centre

#5Multi Model Starter Set

#6Universal Pneumatic Set

#7Universal Set

#8Multi Model Pneumatic Set

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.

Universal consists of 19 sets that ran from 1982 to 1994. As of today, 8094 Control Centre is the most valuable Universal set with an estimated new/sealed value of $533.

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	8082 Multi Model Control Set Theme / Subtheme Technic / Universal Year 1993 Pieces 459 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay BrickLink	Retail $99.00 Value $322.67 Growth +225.9% Annual growth 2.8% I own this set I want this set

	8062 Briefcase Set Theme / Subtheme Technic / Universal Year 1994 Pieces 403 Availability Retired Buy this set at ebay BrickLink	Retail $68.00 Value $227.66 Growth +234.8% Annual growth 4.3% I own this set I want this set

	8074 Universal Set with Flex System Theme / Subtheme Technic / Universal Year 1991 Pieces 313 Availability Retired Buy this set at ebay BrickLink	Retail $69.00 Value $157.20 Growth +127.8% Annual growth 2.7% I own this set I want this set

	8090 Universal Set Theme / Subtheme Technic / Universal Year 1982 Pieces 266 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay BrickLink	Retail $45.00 Value $332.32 Growth +638.5% Annual growth 4.7% I own this set I want this set

	8042 Multi Model Pneumatic Set Theme / Subtheme Technic / Universal Year 1993 Pieces 230 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay BrickLink	Retail $38.50 Value $117.07 Growth +204.1% Annual growth 3.4% I own this set I want this set

	8064 Universal Motor Set Theme / Subtheme Technic / Universal Year 1990 Pieces 219 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $54.99 Value $113.13 Growth +105.7% Annual growth 2.0% I own this set I want this set

	8032 Multi Functional Starter Set Theme / Subtheme Technic / Universal Year 1994 Pieces 215 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay BrickLink	Retail $26.50 Value $62.70 Growth +136.6% Annual growth 1.8% I own this set I want this set

	8044 Universal Pneumatic Set Theme / Subtheme Technic / Universal Year 1989 Pieces 198 Availability Retired Buy this set at ebay BrickLink	Retail $26.00 Value $76.96 Growth +196.0% Annual growth 2.7% I own this set I want this set

	8054 Universal Motor Set Theme / Subtheme Technic / Universal Year 1989 Pieces 196 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay BrickLink	Retail $39.00 Value $114.56 Growth +193.7% Annual growth 3.0% I own this set I want this set

	8034 Universal Set Theme / Subtheme Technic / Universal Year 1989 Pieces 187 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay BrickLink	Retail $19.00 Value $63.65 Growth +235.0% Annual growth 3.1% I own this set I want this set

	8055 Universal Motor Set Theme / Subtheme Technic / Universal Year 1986 Pieces 186 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay BrickLink	Retail $35.00 Value $138.63 Growth +296.1% Annual growth 4.7% I own this set I want this set

	8035 Universal Set Theme / Subtheme Technic / Universal Year 1986 Pieces 174 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay BrickLink	Retail $15.00 Value $61.68 Growth +311.2% Annual growth 3.6% I own this set I want this set

	8040 Universal Set Theme / Subtheme Technic / Universal Year 1984 Pieces 163 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay BrickLink	Retail $25.00 Value $145.69 Growth +482.8% Annual growth 5.0% I own this set I want this set

	8030 Universal Set Theme / Subtheme Technic / Universal Year 1982 Pieces 141 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay BrickLink	Retail $15.00 Value $256.87 Growth +1612.5% Annual growth 5.1% I own this set I want this set

	8050 Universal Motor Set Theme / Subtheme Technic / Universal Year 1982 Pieces 141 Availability Retired Buy this set at ebay BrickLink	Retail $35.00 Value $182.15 Growth +420.4% Annual growth 4.5% I own this set I want this set

	8020 Universal Set Theme / Subtheme Technic / Universal Year 1984 Pieces 119 Availability Retired Buy this set at ebay BrickLink	Retail $9.99 Value $49.57 Growth +396.2% Annual growth 3.8% I own this set I want this set

	8022 Multi Model Starter Set Theme / Subtheme Technic / Universal Year 1993 Pieces 118 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay BrickLink	Retail $15.50 Value $41.42 Growth +167.2% Annual growth 3.4% I own this set I want this set

	8024 Universal Set Theme / Subtheme Technic / Universal Year 1989 Pieces 113 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay BrickLink	Retail $12.00 Value $50.58 Growth +321.5% Annual growth 3.2% I own this set I want this set

8094 LEGO Technic Universal Control Centre

Control Centre Value (New/Sealed)

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Market Momentum

Compared with other Universal sets

Sets in Technic / Universal

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8090 Universal Set

8042 Multi Model Pneumatic Set

8064 Universal Motor Set

8032 Multi Functional Starter Set

8044 Universal Pneumatic Set

8054 Universal Motor Set

8034 Universal Set

8055 Universal Motor Set

8035 Universal Set

8040 Universal Set

8030 Universal Set

8050 Universal Motor Set

8020 Universal Set

8022 Multi Model Starter Set

8024 Universal Set

Control Centre Questions

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My Collection

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Subtheme Analysis

About Technic Universal