In 1982 LEGO released 3 Boats sets. The largest Boats set from 1982 was
4025 Fire Boat with a piece count of 150 and a retail price of $29.99. The current estimated value of all these Boats sets from this year is about $1,243.90 which represents a 2262.9% growth.
The Boats theme was a LEGO System theme that ran from 1982 to 1996 and consisted of 12 sets. Unlike most town sets, the sets in the Boats, also known as Floating Boats, really did float in water. Initiakky the boats were made from single piece hulls but later sets introduced multi-hulled boats. After 1996 boats became part of the LEGO City theme.
1982 LEGO Sets
1982 marked the arrival of the LEGO Expert Builder series, later known as LEGO Technic. This line offered a more advanced building experience, incorporating specialized parts such as gears, axles, and pins, allowing for functional mechanical models. Additionally, the classic LEGO Space and Town themes saw the addition of new sets.