Top LEGO Sets from 1980: Investment Insights & Trends

100 Sets

LEGO Inter-City Passenger Train Set 7740

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Set Number

7740

Theme/Sub Theme

Trains / 4.5/12V

Year

1980

Pieces

786

Availability

Retired

RRP: $234

Total Growth: 488%

Value: $1,375

Annual Growth: 4%

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LEGO Electric Goods Train Set 7730

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Set Number

7730

Theme/Sub Theme

Trains / 4.5/12V

Year

1980

Pieces

516

Availability

Retired

RRP: $146

Total Growth: 3,625%

Value: $5,439

Annual Growth: 8%

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LEGO Steam Engine with Tender 7750

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Set Number

7750

Theme/Sub Theme

Trains / 4.5/12V

Year

1980

Pieces

263

Availability

Retired

RRP: $110

Total Growth: 4,778%

Value: $5,366

Annual Growth: 9%

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LEGO Auto Engines 858

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

858

Theme/Sub Theme

Technic / N/A

Year

1980

Pieces

242

Availability

Retired

RRP: $101

Total Growth: 737%

Value: $845

Annual Growth: 5%

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LEGO Diesel Freight Train Set 7720

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Set Number

7720

Theme/Sub Theme

Trains / 4.5/12V

Year

1980

Pieces

425

Availability

Retired

RRP: $98

Total Growth: 744%

Value: $827

Annual Growth: 5%

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LEGO Push-Along Passenger Steam Train 7710

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

7710

Theme/Sub Theme

Trains / 4.5/12V

Year

1980

Pieces

447

Availability

Retired

RRP: $88

Total Growth: 706%

Value: $709

Annual Growth: 5%

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LEGO Engines 8858

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Set Number

8858

Theme/Sub Theme

Technic / N/A

Year

1980

Pieces

240

Availability

Retired

RRP: $69

Total Growth: 907%

Value: $695

Annual Growth: 5%

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LEGO Transformer / Speed Controller 12V 7864

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Transformer / Speed Controller 12V Image

Set Number

7864

Theme/Sub Theme

Trains / 4.5/12V

Year

1980

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $65

Total Growth: 85%

Value: $120

Annual Growth: 1%

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LEGO Universal Building Set with Motor, 7+ 744

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Universal Building Set with Motor, 7+ Image

Set Number

744

Theme/Sub Theme

Basic / N/A

Year

1980

Pieces

537

Availability

Retired

RRP: $59

Total Growth: 980%

Value: $637

Annual Growth: 6%

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LEGO Car Chassis 8860

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Set Number

8860

Theme/Sub Theme

Technic / N/A

Year

1980

Pieces

668

Availability

Retired

RRP: $59

Total Growth: 1,753%

Value: $1,093

Annual Growth: 7%

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