LEGO 8712 Technic Figures

Name: LEGO Technic Figures
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 8712-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.80 (27 reviews)

LEGO 8712 Technic Figures is a vintage Technic set from 1988 valued at $58 for new and sealed sets, up 599% from an original retail price of $8.25. Annual appreciation has averaged 5.25% since release. On the used market, values range from $16 to $21 based on condition.

Technic Figures Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Technic Figures since March 2018. Medium accuracy

LEGO 8712 Technic Figures is a Technic Supplementary set released in 1988, containing 10 pieces and 3 Technic Figures. The pack provides three posable figures with articulated limbs and pin-compatible hands designed to integrate with Technic builds. As a supplementary accessory set, it was intended to add drivers or operators to vehicles and machinery across the Technic system.

Technic Figures has climbed about 5.3% a year since retirement and is worth around $58 sealed. If the forecast is right, it keeps going, to about $67 in five years. The average used price is $17 for those in good overall condition.

Collector and Investor Standing

Technic fans often overlook these small supplementary figures, though they exist mostly to complete the line. They lack the mechanical complexity that usually defines the theme. As a result, interest remains strictly limited to niche enthusiasts collecting every variation.

49/100

Collector

A small following

Rare torso details keep this niche alive

30/100

Investor

Among the weakest

Slow theme growth limits secondary market traction

For Sale (New/Sealed)

	(US) eBay listing for Technic Figures	$55.94 -3.0%
	(NL) Technic Figures from BrickLink seller Bram.Akkermans	$111.79 +93.8%
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For Sale (Used)

	(NL) Used - IN GOOD CONDITION, (only some yellowing) NO BOX	$14.70
	(NL) Used - IN GOOD CONDITION, (tech005a has some fading on torso print) NO BOX	$14.70
	(DE) Used - Technic 8712 Technic Figures - Excellent Condition	$16.82 -3.3%
	(UK) Used - Complete, good condition. No box.	$17.71
	(CA) Used - Vintage LEGO Technic Figures Set 8712 3 Figures, 1988	$21.18

Figures

Technic Figures contains 3 figures. Two of the figures are exclusive to this set.

Values for loose figures in like new condition sold individually, so together they can total more than the set is worth. Learn why

tech005

Technic Figure Blue Legs

Exclusive

Value $21.16

tech004

Technic Figure Red Legs

Exclusive

Value $28.54

tech006

Technic Figure White Legs

4 sets

Value $27.59

Compared with other Supplementary sets

Technic Figures lands mid-table among the Supplementary sets, largely because most sets below it cost more than twice as much at launch.

#8 of 18

By growth since retail, +599%

+30%+3,039%

In the top half of the group.

#11 of 15

Used value as a share of new, 30%

8%85%

In the bottom half of the group.

Top sets by growth		Year	Since retail
1	877 Steering Gear Parts	1979	+3,039%
2	879 Gear Wheels with Chain Links	1979	+2,427%
3	961 Parts Pack	1978	+1,293%
8	8712 Technic Figures	1988	+599%

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	8714 The LEGO Technic Guys Theme / Subtheme Technic / Supplementary Year 1993 Pieces / Figures 9 / 3 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay BrickLink	Retail $8.99 Value $102.25 Growth +1037.4% Annual growth 3.8% I own this set I want this set

Technic Figures Questions

What is LEGO 8712 Technic Figures worth?

A new, sealed copy of Technic Figures is worth about $58 today. A used copy in good condition goes for about $17.

Is LEGO 8712 Technic Figures still available?

No. Technic Figures has been retired by LEGO. Collectors now buy it on the secondary market, from sellers on sites like eBay and BrickLink.

How has LEGO 8712 Technic Figures performed since its release?

Since it sold for $8.25 in shops, Technic Figures has risen 599% in value, or roughly 5.3% a year on average. It has outgrown the Supplementary average of 3.5% a year by a clear margin.

What is the one-year forecast for LEGO 8712 Technic Figures?

By this time next year, the forecast has Technic Figures near $59, about 2% more than today. Forecasts are estimates, not guarantees.

What comes in LEGO 8712 Technic Figures?

Technic Figures has 10 pieces, or $0.83 per piece at retail, and 3 Figures: Technic Figure Blue Legs, Technic Figure Red Legs and Technic Figure White Legs. As a group the Figures are valued at around $77, led by Technic Figure Red Legs at $29. Technic Figure Blue Legs and Technic Figure Red Legs are exclusive to this set.

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Set Details

Set number

8712-1

Name

Technic Figures

Theme

Technic

Subtheme

Supplementary

Year

1988

Availability

Retired

Pieces

10 (PPP $0.83)

Figures

3 (Value $77.29)

(2 exclusive)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$8.25

New/Sealed

Value

$57.67

Growth

+599.03%

Annual growth

+5.25%

90-day change

1.12%

1-year growth

+1.61% (12 month outlook)

Future growth

+3.53% (2-5 year outlook)

Used

Value

$17.39

Range

$16.17 - $20.87

Quick Buy

eBay

Buy

Typical price

$57.67

BrickLink

Buy

Lowest price

$111.79 (NL)

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$57.67

1 year forecast

$58.60+1.61%

5 year forecast

$67.32+16.74%

Weaker outlook

Stronger outlook

The forecast puts 8712 Technic Figures at about $67.32 in five years. The outlook trails most other sets.

Insights

Released and retired as a Technic Supplementary set, Technic Figures (8712) contains discontinued specialized figure molds and prints that drive scarcity and low remake risk, and while long-retired status and Technic brand nostalgia support collectability, demand is niche and trading liquidity can be thin.

Set Facts

The set included 3 TECHNIC Figures.

Regional Retail Prices

United States

$8.25

United Kingdom

£4.50

Barcodes

UPC

5702010987122

Technic Figures Reviews

27 reviews

4.8

Collectors

Investors

Brickset

“If you liked the Technic figures that aren't made anymore, get this set. There are 3 figures in the Technic form with a wrench and a chair also included. They are very useful in Technic sets today and should be still made. These figures are fantastic.”

Full review at brickset.com

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Subtheme Analysis

Technic / Supplementary

Sets

Years

1977 - 1997

Annual growth

+3.45% (this set +5.25%)

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

Community Stats

Technic Figures currently ranks #6 out of the top most owned sets in Technic Supplementary.

#19V Motor Set

#2Motor Set, 9 V

#3The LEGO Technic Guys

#4Power Pack

#5Technical Motor, 4.5 V

#6Technic Figures

#7Two Gear Blocks

#8Power Pack

About Technic Supplementary

The LEGO Technic Supplementary theme, active from 1977 to 1997, consists of a variety of accessory sets designed to enhance and expand existing Technic models. These sets provided additional parts, such as gears, wheels, axles, and motors, allowing builders to add more functionality and complexity to their creations. Notable sets in this theme include the "870 Technical Motor," which introduced a battery-powered motor for motorizing models, and the "8710 Supplementary Set," a collection of gears and other essential mechanical parts.

Supplementary consists of 18 sets that ran from 1977 to 1997. As of today, 879 Gear Wheels with Chain Links is the most valuable Supplementary set with an estimated new/sealed value of $114.

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	8710 Technical Elements Theme / Subtheme Technic / Supplementary Year 1981 Pieces 124 Availability Retired Buy this set at BrickLink	Retail $12.00 Value $43.46 Growth +262.2% Annual growth 3.2% I own this set I want this set

	879 Gear Wheels with Chain Links Theme / Subtheme Technic / Supplementary Year 1979 Pieces 87 Availability Retired Buy this set at BrickLink	Retail $4.50 Value $113.71 Growth +2426.9% Annual growth 7.1% I own this set I want this set

	871 Supplementary Set Theme / Subtheme Technic / Supplementary Year 1977 Pieces 78 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay BrickLink	Retail $9.99 Value $98.82 Growth +889.2% Annual growth 4.8% I own this set I want this set

	961 Parts Pack Theme / Subtheme Technic / Supplementary Year 1978 Pieces 78 Availability Retired Buy this set at ebay BrickLink	Retail $5.00 Value $69.66 Growth +1293.2% Annual growth 7.5% I own this set I want this set

	872 Two Gear Blocks Theme / Subtheme Technic / Supplementary Year 1978 Pieces 77 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay BrickLink	Retail $19.50 Value $35.35 Growth +81.3% Annual growth 3.3% I own this set I want this set

	8735 Motor Set, 9 V Theme / Subtheme Technic / Supplementary Year 1997 Pieces 60 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay BrickLink	Retail $39.99 Value $52.00 Growth +30.0% I own this set I want this set

	8720 9V Motor Set Theme / Subtheme Technic / Supplementary Year 1990 Pieces 57 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay BrickLink	Retail $35.99 Value $75.90 Growth +110.9% Annual growth 2.5% I own this set I want this set

	878 Piston Parts Theme / Subtheme Technic / Supplementary Year 1979 Pieces 52 Availability Retired Buy this set at BrickLink	Retail $4.50 Value $33.52 Growth +644.9% Annual growth 4.4% I own this set I want this set

	874 Yellow Beams with Connector Pegs Theme / Subtheme Technic / Supplementary Year 1979 Pieces 38 Availability Retired Buy this set at BrickLink	Retail $5.00 Value $28.18 Growth +463.6% Annual growth 3.8% I own this set I want this set

	875 Red Beams with Connector Pegs Theme / Subtheme Technic / Supplementary Year 1979 Pieces 38 Availability Retired Buy this set at BrickLink	Retail $5.00 Value $21.49 Growth +329.8% Annual growth 5.3% I own this set I want this set

	876 Blue Beams with Connector Pegs Theme / Subtheme Technic / Supplementary Year 1979 Pieces 38 Availability Retired Buy this set at BrickLink	Retail $5.00 Value $19.87 Growth +297.4% Annual growth 3.0% I own this set I want this set

	8700 Power Pack Theme / Subtheme Technic / Supplementary Year 1982 Pieces 26 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay BrickLink	Retail $26.00 Value $60.20 Growth +131.5% Annual growth 1.9% I own this set I want this set

	877 Steering Gear Parts Theme / Subtheme Technic / Supplementary Year 1979 Pieces 24 Availability Retired Buy this set at BrickLink	Retail $3.50 Value $109.87 Growth +3039.1% Annual growth 7.6% I own this set I want this set

	870 Technical Motor, 4.5 V Theme / Subtheme Technic / Supplementary Year 1977 Pieces 22 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay BrickLink	Retail $8.99 Value $83.04 Growth +823.7% Annual growth 4.6% I own this set I want this set

	880 12 Volt Motor Theme / Subtheme Technic / Supplementary Year 1979 Pieces 22 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay BrickLink	Retail $19.99 Value $46.77 Growth +134.0% Annual growth 5.7% I own this set I want this set

	960 Power Pack Theme / Subtheme Technic / Supplementary Year 1978 Pieces 22 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $22.50 Value $73.14 Growth +225.1% Annual growth 2.5% I own this set I want this set

8712 LEGO Technic Figures

Technic Figures Value (New/Sealed)

For Sale (New/Sealed)

For Sale (Used)

Figures

Compared with other Supplementary sets

Related Sets

8714 The LEGO Technic Guys

Sets in Technic / Supplementary

8710 Technical Elements

879 Gear Wheels with Chain Links

871 Supplementary Set

961 Parts Pack

872 Two Gear Blocks

8735 Motor Set, 9 V

8720 9V Motor Set

878 Piston Parts

874 Yellow Beams with Connector Pegs

875 Red Beams with Connector Pegs

876 Blue Beams with Connector Pegs

8700 Power Pack

877 Steering Gear Parts

870 Technical Motor, 4.5 V

880 12 Volt Motor

960 Power Pack

Technic Figures Questions

What is LEGO 8712 Technic Figures worth?

Is LEGO 8712 Technic Figures still available?

How has LEGO 8712 Technic Figures performed since its release?

What is the one-year forecast for LEGO 8712 Technic Figures?

What comes in LEGO 8712 Technic Figures?

My Collection

Set Details

Set Pricing

Quick Buy

Set Predictions

Set Facts

Technic Figures Reviews

Subtheme Analysis

About Technic Supplementary