Top LEGO Sets from 1980: Investment Insights & Trends

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LEGO Inter-City Passenger Train Set 7740

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

7740

Theme/Sub Theme

Trains / 4.5/12V

Year

1980

Pieces

786

Availability

Retired

RRP: $234

Total Growth: 680%

Value: $1,825

Annual Growth: 5%

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LEGO Electric Goods Train Set 7730

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

7730

Theme/Sub Theme

Trains / 4.5/12V

Year

1980

Pieces

516

Availability

Retired

RRP: $146

Total Growth: 3,498%

Value: $5,253

Annual Growth: 8%

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LEGO Steam Engine with Tender 7750

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

7750

Theme/Sub Theme

Trains / 4.5/12V

Year

1980

Pieces

263

Availability

Retired

RRP: $110

Total Growth: 4,571%

Value: $5,138

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: 720%

Value: $828

Annual Growth: 5%

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LEGO Diesel Freight Train Set 7720

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

7720

Theme/Sub Theme

Trains / 4.5/12V

Year

1980

Pieces

425

Availability

Retired

RRP: $98

Total Growth: 755%

Value: $838

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: 743%

Value: $742

Annual Growth: 5%

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LEGO Engines 8858

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

8858

Theme/Sub Theme

Technic / N/A

Year

1980

Pieces

240

Availability

Retired

RRP: $69

Total Growth: 1,009%

Value: $765

Annual Growth: 6%

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LEGO Transformer / Speed Controller 12V 7864

I Own This I Want This

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

I Own This I Want This

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: 944%

Value: $616

Annual Growth: 6%

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LEGO Car Chassis 8860

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

8860

Theme/Sub Theme

Technic / N/A

Year

1980

Pieces

668

Availability

Retired

RRP: $59

Total Growth: 1,736%

Value: $1,083

Annual Growth: 7%

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LEGO Town Square - Castle Scene 1592

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

1592

Theme/Sub Theme

Town / Town Classic

Year

1980

Pieces

471

Availability

Retired

RRP: $58

Total Growth: 4,105%

Value: $2,439

Annual Growth: 9%

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LEGO Motorcycles 8857

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

8857

Theme/Sub Theme

Technic / N/A

Year

1980

Pieces

377

Availability

Retired

RRP: $50

Total Growth: 1,996%

Value: $1,048

Annual Growth: 7%

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LEGO Diesel Shunter Locomotive 7760

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

7760

Theme/Sub Theme

Trains / 4.5/12V

Year

1980

Pieces

150

Availability

Retired

RRP: $44

Total Growth: 4,714%

Value: $2,118

Annual Growth: 9%

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LEGO Remote Controlled Points Right 12V 7858

I Own This I Want This

Remote Controlled Points Right 12V Image

Set Number

7858

Theme/Sub Theme

Trains / 4.5/12V

Year

1980

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $44

Total Growth: 109%

Value: $92

Annual Growth: 2%

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LEGO Remote Controlled Points Left 12V 7859

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

7859

Theme/Sub Theme

Trains / 4.5/12V

Year

1980

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $44

Total Growth: 127%

Value: $100

Annual Growth: 2%

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LEGO Remote Controlled Point Motor 12V 7863

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

7863

Theme/Sub Theme

Trains / 4.5/12V

Year

1980

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $44

Total Growth: 52%

Value: $67

Annual Growth: 1%

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LEGO Main Street 6390

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6390

Theme/Sub Theme

Town / Shops and Services

Year

1980

Pieces

591

Availability

Retired

RRP: $40

Total Growth: 7,615%

Value: $3,086

Annual Growth: 10%

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LEGO Universal Building Set, 7+ 733

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

733

Theme/Sub Theme

Basic / N/A

Year

1980

Pieces

533

Availability

Retired

RRP: $39

Total Growth: 1,179%

Value: $499

Annual Growth: 6%

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LEGO Educational Duplo Building Set 1041

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

1041

Theme/Sub Theme

Dacta / N/A

Year

1980

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $37

Total Growth: 600%

Value: $259

Annual Growth: 5%

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LEGO Beta I Command Base 6970

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6970

Theme/Sub Theme

Space / Space Classic

Year

1980

Pieces

254

Availability

Retired

RRP: $37

Total Growth: 4,397%

Value: $1,664

Annual Growth: 9%

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LEGO Remote Controlled Signal 12V 7860

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

7860

Theme/Sub Theme

Trains / 4.5/12V

Year

1980

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $33

Total Growth: 409%

Value: $168

Annual Growth: 4%

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LEGO Motor Replacement Unit for Battery or Motor-Less Trains 12V 7865

I Own This I Want This

Motor Replacement Unit for Battery or Motor-Less Trains 12V Image

Set Number

7865

Theme/Sub Theme

Trains / 4.5/12V

Year

1980

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $30

Total Growth: 743%

Value: $253

Annual Growth: 5%

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LEGO Push-Along Steam Engine 7810

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

7810

Theme/Sub Theme

Trains / 4.5/12V

Year

1980

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $29

Total Growth: 1,466%

Value: $454

Annual Growth: 6%

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LEGO Left and Right Manual Points with Electric Rails Grey 12V 7856

I Own This I Want This

Left and Right Manual Points with Electric Rails Grey 12V Image

Set Number

7856

Theme/Sub Theme

Trains / 4.5/12V

Year

1980

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $29

Total Growth: 234%

Value: $97

Annual Growth: 3%

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LEGO Nursery School 2645

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

2645

Theme/Sub Theme

Duplo / N/A

Year

1980

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $24

Total Growth: 467%

Value: $136

Annual Growth: 4%

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LEGO Grocery Store 2640

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

2640

Theme/Sub Theme

Duplo / N/A

Year

1980

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $23

Total Growth: 217%

Value: $73

Annual Growth: 3%

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LEGO Battery Tender for Trains 1106

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

1106

Theme/Sub Theme

Service Packs / Service Packs Trains

Year

1980

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $22

Total Growth: 377%

Value: $105

Annual Growth: 4%

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LEGO Picture Frame and Mirror 4336

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

4336

Theme/Sub Theme

Scala / Scala Jewellery

Year

1980

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $22

Total Growth: 750%

Value: $187

Annual Growth: 5%

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LEGO Auto Repair Shop 6363

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6363

Theme/Sub Theme

Town / Shops and Services

Year

1980

Pieces

141

Availability

Retired

RRP: $22

Total Growth: 1,645%

Value: $384

Annual Growth: 7%

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LEGO Paramedic Unit 6364

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6364

Theme/Sub Theme

Town / Town Medical

Year

1980

Pieces

137

Availability

Retired

RRP: $22

Total Growth: 2,509%

Value: $574

Annual Growth: 8%

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LEGO Charlie Crow's Carry-All 3634

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

3634

Theme/Sub Theme

Fabuland / N/A

Year

1980

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $20

Total Growth: 785%

Value: $177

Annual Growth: 5%

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LEGO Harry Horse and Clara Cow's Ice Cream Shoppe 3665

I Own This I Want This

Harry Horse and Clara Cow's Ice Cream Shoppe Image

Set Number

3665

Theme/Sub Theme

Fabuland / N/A

Year

1980

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $20

Total Growth: 3,135%

Value: $647

Annual Growth: 8%

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LEGO Exxon Gas Station 6375

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6375

Theme/Sub Theme

Town / Shops and Services

Year

1980

Pieces

267

Availability

Retired

RRP: $20

Total Growth: 6,785%

Value: $1,377

Annual Growth: 10%

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LEGO Universal Building Set, 7+ 722

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

722

Theme/Sub Theme

Basic / N/A

Year

1980

Pieces

301

Availability

Retired

RRP: $20

Total Growth: 1,490%

Value: $318

Annual Growth: 7%

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LEGO Battery Box 1103

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

1103

Theme/Sub Theme

Service Packs / N/A

Year

1980

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $19

Total Growth: 47%

Value: $28

Annual Growth: 1%

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LEGO Rings 4306

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

4306

Theme/Sub Theme

Scala / Scala Jewellery

Year

1980

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $19

Total Growth: 195%

Value: $56

Annual Growth: 2%

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LEGO Rings 4307

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

4307

Theme/Sub Theme

Scala / Scala Jewellery

Year

1980

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $19

Total Growth: 1,753%

Value: $352

Annual Growth: 7%

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LEGO Mobile Lab 6901

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6901

Theme/Sub Theme

Space / Space Classic

Year

1980

Pieces

135

Availability

Retired

RRP: $19

Total Growth: 5,437%

Value: $1,052

Annual Growth: 10%

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LEGO Delivery Van 2623

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

2623

Theme/Sub Theme

Duplo / N/A

Year

1980

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $18

Total Growth: 178%

Value: $50

Annual Growth: 2%

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LEGO Snorkel Pumper 6690

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6690

Theme/Sub Theme

Town / Town Fire

Year

1980

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $18

Total Growth: 1,406%

Value: $271

Annual Growth: 6%

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LEGO Left and Right Points Manual Grey 4.5V 7852

I Own This I Want This

Left and Right Points Manual Grey 4.5V Image

Set Number

7852

Theme/Sub Theme

Trains / 4.5/12V

Year

1980

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $18

Total Growth: -6%

Value: $17

Annual Growth: -0%

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LEGO Ball and Socket Couplings & One Articulated Joint 1123

I Own This I Want This

Ball and Socket Couplings & One Articulated Joint Image

Set Number

1123

Theme/Sub Theme

Service Packs / N/A

Year

1980

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $16

Total Growth: -62%

Value: $6

Annual Growth: -2%

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LEGO Car with Boat and Trailer 2625

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

2625

Theme/Sub Theme

Duplo / N/A

Year

1980

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $16

Total Growth: 112%

Value: $34

Annual Growth: 2%

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LEGO LEGO People Supplementary Set 1075

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

1075

Theme/Sub Theme

Dacta / N/A

Year

1980

Pieces

304

Availability

Retired

RRP: $15

Total Growth: 133%

Value: $35

Annual Growth: 2%

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LEGO Pony Trailer 2627

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

2627

Theme/Sub Theme

Duplo / N/A

Year

1980

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $15

Total Growth: 33%

Value: $20

Annual Growth: 1%

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LEGO Farm 2650

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

2650

Theme/Sub Theme

Duplo / N/A

Year

1980

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $15

Total Growth: 0%

Value: N/A

Annual Growth: N/A

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LEGO Crossing, Electric Rails Grey 12V 7857

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

7857

Theme/Sub Theme

Trains / 4.5/12V

Year

1980

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $15

Total Growth: 40%

Value: $21

Annual Growth: 1%

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LEGO Lighting Set Electric 12V 7861

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

7861

Theme/Sub Theme

Trains / 4.5/12V

Year

1980

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $15

Total Growth: 380%

Value: $72

Annual Growth: 4%

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LEGO Plastic Folder for Building Instructions 1130

I Own This I Want This

Plastic Folder for Building Instructions Image

Set Number

1130

Theme/Sub Theme

Service Packs / N/A

Year

1980

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $14

Total Growth: 21%

Value: $17

Annual Growth: 0%

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LEGO 8 Straight Rails Grey 4.5V 7850

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

7850

Theme/Sub Theme

Trains / 4.5/12V

Year

1980

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $14

Total Growth: 150%

Value: $35

Annual Growth: 2%

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