Top LEGO Sets from 1981: Investment Insights & Trends

47 Sets

LEGO Knight's Joust 6083

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6083

Theme/Sub Theme

Castle / Castle Classic

Year

1981

Pieces

211

Availability

Retired

RRP: $16

Total Growth: 12,669%

Value: $2,043

Annual Growth: 12%

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LEGO Castle 6075

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6075

Theme/Sub Theme

Castle / Castle Classic

Year

1981

Pieces

767

Availability

Retired

RRP: $48

Total Growth: 10,629%

Value: $5,150

Annual Growth: 11%

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LEGO Elton Elephant 3601

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

3601

Theme/Sub Theme

Fabuland / N/A

Year

1981

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $5

Total Growth: 9,380%

Value: $474

Annual Growth: 11%

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LEGO Space Scooter 6801

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6801

Theme/Sub Theme

Space / Space Classic

Year

1981

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $2

Total Growth: 7,375%

Value: $171

Annual Growth: 10%

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LEGO Starfleet Voyager 6929

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6929

Theme/Sub Theme

Space / Space Classic

Year

1981

Pieces

242

Availability

Retired

RRP: $15

Total Growth: 6,853%

Value: $1,043

Annual Growth: 10%

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LEGO Fire Unit I 6602

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6602

Theme/Sub Theme

Town / Town Classic

Year

1981

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $3

Total Growth: 6,310%

Value: $166

Annual Growth: 10%

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LEGO Space Digger 6822

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6822

Theme/Sub Theme

Space / Space Classic

Year

1981

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $4

Total Growth: 5,100%

Value: $208

Annual Growth: 10%

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LEGO Ambulance 6629

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6629

Theme/Sub Theme

Town / Town Medical

Year

1981

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $4

Total Growth: 3,875%

Value: $159

Annual Growth: 9%

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LEGO Gas Pumps 6610

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6610

Theme/Sub Theme

Town / Shops and Services

Year

1981

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $4

Total Growth: 3,850%

Value: $158

Annual Growth: 9%

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LEGO All-Terrain Vehicle 6927

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6927

Theme/Sub Theme

Space / Space Classic

Year

1981

Pieces

170

Availability

Retired

RRP: $15

Total Growth: 3,660%

Value: $564

Annual Growth: 9%

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LEGO Police Patrol 6600

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6600

Theme/Sub Theme

Town / Town Classic

Year

1981

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $3

Total Growth: 3,633%

Value: $112

Annual Growth: 8%

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LEGO Shell Tow Truck 6628

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6628

Theme/Sub Theme

Town / Town Vehicles

Year

1981

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $4

Total Growth: 3,400%

Value: $140

Annual Growth: 8%

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LEGO Police Van 6681

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6681

Theme/Sub Theme

Town / Town Police

Year

1981

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $6

Total Growth: 3,283%

Value: $203

Annual Growth: 8%

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LEGO Fire Station 6382

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6382

Theme/Sub Theme

Town / Town Fire

Year

1981

Pieces

390

Availability

Retired

RRP: $25

Total Growth: 3,204%

Value: $826

Annual Growth: 8%

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LEGO Bucket Loader 6630

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6630

Theme/Sub Theme

Town / Town Construction

Year

1981

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $3

Total Growth: 3,000%

Value: $93

Annual Growth: 8%

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LEGO Public Works Centre 6383

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6383

Theme/Sub Theme

Town / Maintenance

Year

1981

Pieces

421

Availability

Retired

RRP: $30

Total Growth: 2,967%

Value: $920

Annual Growth: 8%

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LEGO Electric Passenger Train Set 7725

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

7725

Theme/Sub Theme

Trains / 4.5/12V

Year

1981

Pieces

485

Availability

Retired

RRP: $70

Total Growth: 2,821%

Value: $2,045

Annual Growth: 8%

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LEGO Tractor 8859

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

8859

Theme/Sub Theme

Technic / N/A

Year

1981

Pieces

610

Availability

Retired

RRP: $48

Total Growth: 2,756%

Value: $1,371

Annual Growth: 8%

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LEGO Small Space Shuttle Craft 6842

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6842

Theme/Sub Theme

Space / Space Classic

Year

1981

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $5

Total Growth: 2,720%

Value: $141

Annual Growth: 8%

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LEGO Space Probe Launcher 6870

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6870

Theme/Sub Theme

Space / Space Classic

Year

1981

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $10

Total Growth: 2,550%

Value: $265

Annual Growth: 8%

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