Top LEGO Sets from 1979: Investment Insights & Trends

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LEGO Catherine Cat's House and Mortimer Mouse 341

I Own This I Want This

Catherine Cat's House and Mortimer Mouse Image

Set Number

341

Theme/Sub Theme

Fabuland / N/A

Year

1979

Pieces

123

Availability

Retired

RRP: $3

Total Growth: 13,100%

Value: $396

Annual Growth: 12%

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LEGO Mini Loader 607

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

607

Theme/Sub Theme

Town / Town Classic

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $3

Total Growth: 2,500%

Value: $78

Annual Growth: 7%

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LEGO Town Minifigures 0011

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

0011

Theme/Sub Theme

Town / Town Accessories

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $4

Total Growth: 1,625%

Value: $69

Annual Growth: 6%

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LEGO Space minifigures 0012

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

0012

Theme/Sub Theme

Space / Minifigure Pack

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $4

Total Growth: 7,025%

Value: $285

Annual Growth: 10%

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LEGO Space minifigures 0013

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

0013

Theme/Sub Theme

Space / Minifigure Pack

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $4

Total Growth: 9,075%

Value: $367

Annual Growth: 11%

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LEGO Space minifigures 0014

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

0014

Theme/Sub Theme

Space / Minifigure Pack

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $4

Total Growth: 9,825%

Value: $397

Annual Growth: 11%

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LEGO Taxi 608

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

608

Theme/Sub Theme

Town / Town Classic

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $4

Total Growth: 4,750%

Value: $194

Annual Growth: 9%

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LEGO Space Buggy 886

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

886

Theme/Sub Theme

Space / Space Classic

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $4

Total Growth: 5,325%

Value: $217

Annual Growth: 9%

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LEGO Two Lunar Landing Plates 454

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

454

Theme/Sub Theme

Space / Space Classic

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $5

Total Growth: 1,220%

Value: $66

Annual Growth: 6%

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LEGO Space minifigures 0015

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

0015

Theme/Sub Theme

Space / Minifigure Pack

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $6

Total Growth: 7,433%

Value: $452

Annual Growth: 10%

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LEGO Castle Minifigures 0016

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

0016

Theme/Sub Theme

Castle / Castle Classic

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $6

Total Growth: 0%

Value: N/A

Annual Growth: N/A

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LEGO Percy Pig with his Barrow 325

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

325

Theme/Sub Theme

Fabuland / N/A

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $6

Total Growth: 1,083%

Value: $71

Annual Growth: 6%

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LEGO Space Shuttle 442

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

442

Theme/Sub Theme

Space / Space Classic

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $6

Total Growth: 6,983%

Value: $425

Annual Growth: 10%

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LEGO Steering Gear Parts 877

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

877

Theme/Sub Theme

Technic / Supplementary

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $6

Total Growth: 1,600%

Value: $102

Annual Growth: 6%

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LEGO Space Scooter 885

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

885

Theme/Sub Theme

Space / Space Classic

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $6

Total Growth: 2,750%

Value: $171

Annual Growth: 8%

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LEGO Street Crew 542

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

542

Theme/Sub Theme

Town / Town Classic

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $7

Total Growth: 2,500%

Value: $182

Annual Growth: 7%

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LEGO Road Plates, Junction 551

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

551

Theme/Sub Theme

Town / Town Accessories

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $7

Total Growth: 429%

Value: $37

Annual Growth: 4%

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LEGO Road Plates, Curved 552

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

552

Theme/Sub Theme

Town / Town Accessories

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $7

Total Growth: 529%

Value: $44

Annual Growth: 4%

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LEGO Auto Service 646

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

646

Theme/Sub Theme

Town / Town Classic

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $7

Total Growth: 2,314%

Value: $169

Annual Growth: 7%

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LEGO Radar Truck 889

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

889

Theme/Sub Theme

Space / Space Classic

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $7

Total Growth: 4,100%

Value: $294

Annual Growth: 9%

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LEGO Two Seater Space Scooter 891

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

891

Theme/Sub Theme

Space / Space Classic

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $7

Total Growth: 5,214%

Value: $372

Annual Growth: 9%

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LEGO Ricky Racoon on his Scooter 324

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

324

Theme/Sub Theme

Fabuland / N/A

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $8

Total Growth: 762%

Value: $69

Annual Growth: 5%

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LEGO Bernard Bear and his Delivery Lorry 329

I Own This I Want This

Bernard Bear and his Delivery Lorry Image

Set Number

329

Theme/Sub Theme

Fabuland / N/A

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $8

Total Growth: 412%

Value: $41

Annual Growth: 4%

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LEGO Police Units 540

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

540

Theme/Sub Theme

Town / Town Classic

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $8

Total Growth: 3,062%

Value: $253

Annual Growth: 8%

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LEGO Emergency Van 556

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

556

Theme/Sub Theme

Town / Town Classic

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $8

Total Growth: 1,650%

Value: $140

Annual Growth: 7%

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LEGO Piston Parts 878

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

878

Theme/Sub Theme

Technic / Supplementary

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $8

Total Growth: 288%

Value: $31

Annual Growth: 3%

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LEGO Gear Wheels with Chain Links 879

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

879

Theme/Sub Theme

Technic / Supplementary

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $8

Total Growth: 2,062%

Value: $173

Annual Growth: 7%

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LEGO Bathroom 261

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

261

Theme/Sub Theme

Homemaker / N/A

Year

1979

Pieces

164

Availability

Retired

RRP: $9

Total Growth: 1,222%

Value: $119

Annual Growth: 6%

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LEGO Two Lunar Landing Plates 306

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

306

Theme/Sub Theme

Space / Space Classic

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $9

Total Growth: 711%

Value: $73

Annual Growth: 5%

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LEGO Road Plates, Straight 553

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

553

Theme/Sub Theme

Town / Town Accessories

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $9

Total Growth: 422%

Value: $47

Annual Growth: 4%

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LEGO Knight's Procession 677

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

677

Theme/Sub Theme

Castle / Castle Classic

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $9

Total Growth: 11,478%

Value: $1,042

Annual Growth: 11%

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LEGO Yellow Beams with Connector Pegs 874

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

874

Theme/Sub Theme

Technic / Supplementary

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $9

Total Growth: 411%

Value: $46

Annual Growth: 4%

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LEGO Red Beams with Connector Pegs 875

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

875

Theme/Sub Theme

Technic / Supplementary

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $9

Total Growth: 333%

Value: $39

Annual Growth: 3%

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LEGO Blue Beams with Connector Pegs 876

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

876

Theme/Sub Theme

Technic / Supplementary

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $9

Total Growth: 433%

Value: $48

Annual Growth: 4%

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LEGO Family Room 268

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

268

Theme/Sub Theme

Homemaker / N/A

Year

1979

Pieces

244

Availability

Retired

RRP: $11

Total Growth: 1,291%

Value: $153

Annual Growth: 6%

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LEGO Kitchen 269

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

269

Theme/Sub Theme

Homemaker / N/A

Year

1979

Pieces

212

Availability

Retired

RRP: $11

Total Growth: 1,318%

Value: $156

Annual Growth: 6%

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LEGO Two Crater Plates 305

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

305

Theme/Sub Theme

Space / Space Classic

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $12

Total Growth: 667%

Value: $92

Annual Growth: 5%

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LEGO Two Crater Plates 453

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

453

Theme/Sub Theme

Space / Space Classic

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $12

Total Growth: 358%

Value: $55

Annual Growth: 3%

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LEGO Michael Mouse and his New Car 328

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

328

Theme/Sub Theme

Fabuland / N/A

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $13

Total Growth: 454%

Value: $72

Annual Growth: 4%

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LEGO Blondi the Pig and Taxi Station 338

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

338

Theme/Sub Theme

Fabuland / N/A

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $13

Total Growth: 2,469%

Value: $334

Annual Growth: 8%

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LEGO Road Crane 558

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

558

Theme/Sub Theme

Town / Town Classic

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $13

Total Growth: 4,385%

Value: $583

Annual Growth: 9%

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LEGO Police Helicopter 645

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

645

Theme/Sub Theme

Town / Town Classic

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $13

Total Growth: 1,092%

Value: $155

Annual Growth: 6%

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LEGO Snack Bar 675

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

675

Theme/Sub Theme

Town / Town Classic

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $13

Total Growth: 3,615%

Value: $483

Annual Growth: 8%

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LEGO Mobile rocket launcher 897

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

897

Theme/Sub Theme

Space / Space Classic

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $13

Total Growth: 4,777%

Value: $634

Annual Growth: 9%

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LEGO Roadster 121

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

121

Theme/Sub Theme

Fabuland / N/A

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $14

Total Growth: 564%

Value: $93

Annual Growth: 4%

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LEGO Taxi Station 128

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

128

Theme/Sub Theme

Fabuland / N/A

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $14

Total Growth: 2,236%

Value: $327

Annual Growth: 7%

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LEGO Mobile Ground Tracking Station 452

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

452

Theme/Sub Theme

Space / Space Classic

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $14

Total Growth: 1,550%

Value: $231

Annual Growth: 6%

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LEGO Mobile Signals Centre 894

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

894

Theme/Sub Theme

Space / Space Classic

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $14

Total Growth: 4,036%

Value: $579

Annual Growth: 9%

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LEGO One man space ship 918

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

918

Theme/Sub Theme

Space / Space Classic

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $14

Total Growth: 3,657%

Value: $526

Annual Growth: 8%

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LEGO Service Station with Billy Goat and Mike Monkey 344

I Own This I Want This

Service Station with Billy Goat and Mike Monkey Image

Set Number

344

Theme/Sub Theme

Fabuland / N/A

Year

1979

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $17

Total Growth: 3,082%

Value: $541

Annual Growth: 8%

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