LEGO Set

Convertables

8244-1

Released: 1996 · Parts: 276 · Theme: Universal Building Set

Convertables (8244-1) is a Universal Building Set LEGO set released in 1996 with 276 pieces. Browse the parts list, minifigures, and verify loose bricks with our free scanner. Collectors browsing Universal Building Set sets use this inventory to verify loose parts, compare color variants, and read official build manuals without downloading PDFs. This set includes 1 minifigure and 100 unique part types.

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Release year

1996 (30 years ago — may be retired)
Catalog scale

276 parts listed · 100 inventory lines tracked
Minifigures

1 in this set's inventory — verify completeness when buying used
Build manual

Digital booklet available on this page — use it to verify bag contents
Gray era

Pre-2004 set — may use old light/dark gray instead of bluish gray
Shipping weight (est.)

~539 g for parts inventory (excludes box/minifig packaging)
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