About Public Transport
Public Transport (8404-1) is a LEGO Town / City set released in 2010, currently averaging $95.63 used on BrickLink. It comes with 6 minifigures worth a combined $10.66. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option.
Part-out value
The minifigures make up only 11% of this set's value ($10.66 out of $95.63). The bulk of the value is in the parts or the set being complete. Sell it as a complete set if possible.
Seller notes
- Sealed copies sell for $171.43 vs $95.63 used — a 79% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.
- This is a vintage set (2010). Condition of the box and instructions significantly affects value. A complete set with original box and instructions can sell for well above the average.
Minifigures in Public Transport (6)
Common questions about Public Transport
How much is LEGO Public Transport (8404-1) worth?
Public Transport sells for an average of $95.63 used and $171.43 new/sealed on BrickLink based on 6 months of completed sales. As a retired set, prices tend to hold steady or appreciate over time, especially for complete sets with original packaging. Actual prices vary with completeness — missing minifigures or key parts will lower the value.
What minifigures come in LEGO set 8404-1?
This set includes 6 minifigures: Black Vest with Blue Striped Tie, Black Legs, White Arms, Black Male Hair (Bus Driver) ($1.60), Dark Bluish Gray Jacket with Magenta Scarf, White Legs, Reddish Brown Female Hair over Shoulder ($2.07), Overalls with Safety Stripe Orange, Orange Legs, Red Short Bill Cap, Open Grin ($1.25), Suit Black, Black Police Hat, Brown Beard Rounded - Tram Driver ($2.11), plus 2 more. The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $10.66. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.
Is it worth parting out LEGO Public Transport?
The minifigures make up about 11% of the set value ($10.66 out of $95.63). Most of the value is in the complete set package, so selling it whole is likely the better move unless you have buyers lined up for specific figures.
Is LEGO Public Transport (8404-1) retired?
Yes, Public Transport was released in 2010 and has been retired from retail for several years. Retired LEGO sets are only available on the secondary market through BrickLink, eBay, or other resale platforms.
How do I check if my Public Transport set is complete?
Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 6 minifigures. For the minifigures specifically, you can use the brick'em scanner to identify each figure from a photo and confirm it matches what should be in this set. Missing pieces can be individually sourced on BrickLink.