The Transformers [Newsstand] #16 (1986) — Comic Book Value
TransformersWhat The Transformers [Newsstand] #16 (1986) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
The Transformers [Newsstand] #16 (1986) value — Ungraded $7 · Grade 6.0 $14 · Grade 8.0 $23. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.3× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own The Transformers #16 (1986), grab the Newsstand version for $5. Premium versions like Jewelers ($35) or RI ($17) offer superior packaging or scarcity, appealing to serious collectors. Casual buyers focused on owning the comic should stick to the Standard ($8-$12) or B ($9) versions to save money, while investors might target the higher-priced editions.
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The Transformers [Newsstand] #16 (1986) comic value
An ungraded copy of The Transformers [Newsstand] #16 (1986) averages around $7. A CGC 6.0 runs about $14, and a CGC 8.0 commands $23.
What drives the price
Grade is everything in comics — spine ticks, page color, and restoration decide the number, and the jump from raw to high grade can be 10×+. Key issues (first appearances, origins, deaths) carry the biggest premiums, and early printings beat reprints.
Price guide
Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $7 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $14 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $23 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value of an ungraded copy of this comic?
- An ungraded copy of The Transformers #16 is currently valued around $6.
- How much more is a high-grade copy worth compared to an ungraded one?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $24, which is significantly higher than the $6 price for ungraded versions.
- What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy?
- A copy graded at 6.0 can be found for $15.
