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003 LEGO Samsonite Master Mechanic Set
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LEGO 003 Master Mechanic Set is a vintage Samsonite set from 1966 valued at $1,189 for new and sealed sets, up 6526% from an original retail price of $17.95. Annual appreciation has averaged 7.24% since release. On the used market, values range from $960 to $1,089 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This represents the current new/sealed value of the set Master Mechanic Set since January 1966. Medium accuracy
LEGO 003-1 Master Mechanic Set is a Samsonite Basic Set released in 1966, containing 418 pieces. Marketed in two storage trays, it includes a 4.5V electric motor, a 4.5V battery box, gears, wheels, and a selection of early bricks and slopes. The set features Samsonite-branded gear elements and smooth solid tires typical of the era’s parts. It was manufactured by Samsonite and sold exclusively in the United States and Canada. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $1,269 within the next year.
Master Mechanic Set (003-1) is an exceptionally old and rare LEGO set. It has not been available online or in retail stores in good/new condition for over 2 years. Due to its rarity, the estimated value in sealed condition of $1,189.39 may understate its true worth, assuming one can even be found for sale. Since this set was released in 1966, finding it sealed and well-preserved is exceptionally difficult—making complete sets with intact boxes museum-grade collectibles.
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Sets in Samsonite / Basic Set

704-2 Master Discovery Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1966
Pieces 704
Availability Retired
704-2 LEGO Samsonite Master Discovery Set
Retail $24.99
Value $621.05
Growth  +2385.2%
Annual growth 5.5%

004 Master Builder Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1966
Pieces 670
Availability Retired
004 LEGO Samsonite Master Builder Set
Retail $19.95
Value $592.74
Growth  +2871.1%
Annual growth 5.8%

835 Advanced Builders Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1966
Pieces 565
Availability Retired
835 LEGO Samsonite Advanced Builders Set
Retail $10.00

565 Piece Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1966
Pieces 565
Availability Retired
LEGO Samsonite 565 Piece Basic Set
Retail $9.99
Value $613.20
Growth  +6038.1%
Annual growth 7.1%

375 Deluxe Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1966
Pieces 375
Availability Retired
375 LEGO Samsonite Deluxe Basic Set
Retail $8.95
Value $506.35
Growth  +5557.5%
Annual growth 7.0%

324 Piece Medium Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1966
Pieces 324
Availability Retired
LEGO Samsonite 324 Piece Medium Basic Set
Retail $6.22

301-2 Wheel Toy Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1966
Pieces 301
Availability Retired
301-2 LEGO Samsonite Wheel Toy Set
Retail $6.22
Value $510.75
Growth  +8111.4%
Annual growth 7.6%

285 Medium Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1966
Pieces 285
Availability Retired
285 LEGO Samsonite Medium Basic Set
Retail $6.95
Value $376.21
Growth  +5313.1%
Annual growth 6.9%

224 Piece Explorer Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1966
Pieces 224
Availability Retired
LEGO Samsonite 224 Piece Explorer Set
Retail $5.55

205-3 Small Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1966
Pieces 205
Availability Retired
205-3 LEGO Samsonite Small Basic Set
Retail $4.95
Value $363.20
Growth  +7237.4%
Annual growth 3.7%

021 Wheel Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1966
Pieces 185
Availability Retired
021 LEGO Samsonite Wheel Set
Retail $4.95
Value $345.02
Growth  +6870.1%
Annual growth 7.3%

151 Piece Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1966
Pieces 151
Availability Retired
LEGO Samsonite 151 Piece Basic Set
Retail $2.99

125 Piece Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1966
Pieces 125
Availability Retired
LEGO Samsonite 125 Piece Basic Set
Retail $3.95

120-2 Small Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1966
Pieces 120
Availability Retired
120-2 LEGO Samsonite Small Basic Set
Retail $2.95
Value $135.22
Growth  +4483.7%
Annual growth 6.6%

99 Gift Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1966
Pieces 99
Availability Retired
99 LEGO Samsonite Gift Set
Retail $2.95
Value $76.90
Growth  +2506.8%
Annual growth 7.9%

093 Small Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1966
Availability Retired
093 LEGO Samsonite Small Basic Set
Retail $5.73
Value $611.22
Growth  +10567.0%
Annual growth 8.1%

Sampler Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1966
Availability Retired
LEGO Samsonite Sampler Set
Retail $2.95
Value $236.43
Growth  +7914.6%
Annual growth 7.6%

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About Samsonite Basic Set

Samsonite was an American manufacturer of LEGO sets which introduced the very first USA LEGO catalog for Christmas of 1961. LEGO and Samsonite created a partnership to produce and sell LEGO in the US. The result was a 9-year license for exclusive North American distribution rights. Samsonite began marketing sets under the name LEGO by Samsonite in the US in 1961 and Canada in 1962.

Basic Set consists of 82 sets that ran from 1961 to 1975. As of today, 080-2 Ambassador Set is the most valuable Basic Set set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $3,485.
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