LEGO 005 Discovery Set is a vintage Samsonite set from 1967 valued at $434 for new and sealed sets, up 4242% from an original retail price of $9.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 6.60% since release. Used copies are valued between $54 and $77 depending on condition.
LEGO 005-2 Discovery Set is a Samsonite Basic Set released in 1967 and distributed exclusively in North America, including a USA FAO Schwarz-exclusive edition. The set contains 328 elements and was assembled from two earlier Samsonite products: the 001 Gears set from 1965 and the 285 Medium Basic Set from 1966. Its combined inventory includes standard bricks, plates, and a selection of early gear components, reflecting Samsonite’s practice of bundling existing assortments for department-store exclusives. Produced during the Samsonite licensing era, the set represents a large, open-ended building assortment packaged specifically for the U.S. market. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $460 within the next year.
Discovery Set (005-2) is a very old and rare LEGO set. It has not been available online or in retail stores in good/new condition for over 2 years. Because of its scarcity, the current estimated value of in new condition of $433.79 may be much lower than its true market value. Released in 1967, sealed sets in good condition are especially difficult to find, often commanding a premium well above estimates.
There are currently no new/sealed listings available for 005-2 Discovery Set at this time.