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101-2 LEGO Samsonite Imagination Beginner Set 1
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101-2 LEGO Samsonite Imagination Beginner Set 1
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LEGO 101 Imagination Beginner Set 1 is a vintage Samsonite set from 1971 valued at $283 for new and sealed sets, up 5610% from an original retail price of $4.95. Annual appreciation has averaged 7.64% since release. Used copies are valued between $225 and $255 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This represents the current new/sealed value of the set Imagination Beginner Set 1 since January 1971. Medium accuracy
LEGO 101-2 Imagination Beginner Set 1 is a Samsonite Basic Set released in 1971, containing 290 pieces and no minifigures. It offers a general assortment of standard bricks and plates for open-ended building. Issued under the Samsonite license for the North American market, it reflects the early era of LEGO basic boxes prior to modern minifigures and specialized elements. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $302 within the next year.
Imagination Beginner Set 1 (101-2) 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 $282.64 may be much lower than its true market value. Released in 1971, 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 Imagination Beginner Set 1 at this time.
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Sets in Samsonite / Basic Set

1252 Piece Motorized Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1971
Pieces 1,252
Availability Retired
LEGO Samsonite 1252 Piece Motorized Basic Set
Retail $19.99
Value $426.63
Growth  +2034.2%
Annual growth 5.7%

1241 Piece Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1971
Pieces 1,241
Availability Retired
LEGO Samsonite 1241 Piece Basic Set
Retail $16.99
Value $434.15
Growth  +2455.3%
Annual growth 6.1%

1081 Piece Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1971
Pieces 1,081
Availability Retired
LEGO Samsonite 1081 Piece Basic Set
Retail $12.99
Value $398.55
Growth  +2968.1%
Annual growth 6.4%

920 Piece Motorized Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1971
Pieces 920
Availability Retired
LEGO Samsonite 920 Piece Motorized Basic Set
Retail $13.99

105-3 Imagination Master Series 5

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1971
Pieces 917
Availability Retired
105-3 LEGO Samsonite Imagination Master Series 5
Retail $14.95
Value $421.32
Growth  +2718.2%
Annual growth 6.3%

857 Piece Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1971
Pieces 857
Availability Retired
LEGO Samsonite 857 Piece Basic Set
Retail $9.99
Value $304.08
Growth  +2943.8%
Annual growth 6.4%

104-2 Imagination Deluxe Set 4

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1971
Pieces 737
Availability Retired
104-2 LEGO Samsonite Imagination Deluxe Set 4
Retail $12.95
Value $258.41
Growth  +1895.4%
Annual growth 5.6%

630-2 Diplomat Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1971
Pieces 633
Availability Retired
630-2 LEGO Samsonite Diplomat Set
Retail $9.99
Value $1,751.96
Growth  +17437.1%
Annual growth 9.9%

103-2 Imagination Standard Set 3

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1971
Pieces 576
Availability Retired
103-2 LEGO Samsonite Imagination Standard Set 3
Retail $9.95
Value $333.96
Growth  +3256.4%
Annual growth 6.6%

102-2 Imagination Basic Set 2

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1971
Pieces 426
Availability Retired
102-2 LEGO Samsonite Imagination Basic Set 2
Retail $6.95
Value $439.24
Growth  +6220.0%
Annual growth 7.8%

695-3 Bulk Assortment Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1971
Availability Retired
695-3 LEGO Samsonite Bulk Assortment Set
Retail $6.99
Value $595.00
Growth  +8412.2%
Annual growth 7.3%

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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 $3,491.
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The Beginner Set has all the basic parts needed to introduce your child to the magic of this snap-together building toy. It contains: bricks of assorted sizes and colors, base plates, roof tiles/full and half, ridge tiles/full and half, windows and doors.290 Pieces in all.
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