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Dacta
Play Boxes

1026 LEGO Dacta Play Boxes

Name: LEGO Dacta Play Boxes
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 1026-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (11 reviews)

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LEGO 1026 Play Boxes is a vintage Dacta set from 1985 valued at $20 for new and sealed sets, up 96% from an original retail price of $9.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 1.66% since release. Used copies are valued between $16 and $18 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Play Boxes since June 1985. Medium accuracy

LEGO 1026-1 Play Boxes is a Dacta set released in 1985, containing 2 pieces. It includes two pre-built DUPLO-scale houses made from large 12 x 12 red building elements with integrated doors, windows, and handles.

A new and sealed Play Boxes is currently valued at around $20, with annual growth of approximately 2%, which is lower than other Dacta sets. The average used price is $16 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $20 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $20 to $29.

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United States 3
Australia 1

For Sale (New/Sealed)

	(US) LEGO Ninjago Minifig njo1026 - Dr. Sanders Saunders (Krux Disguise)	BrickEconomy Choice $19.24
	(US) Ninjago Vintage 2026 Loyalist (njo1026) "Legacy" New	$19.99 +2.1%
	(US) Red Hulk 76310 sh1026	$20.99 +7.2%
	(AU) LEGO Super Heroes Red Hulk Minifigure Avengers 76310 sh1026 Moustache Glasses	$31.00 +58.3%

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Set Details

Set number

1026-1

Name

Play Boxes

Theme

Dacta

Year

1985

Availability

Retired

Pieces

2 (PPP $5.00)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$9.99

New/Sealed

Value

$19.58

Growth

+96.00%

Annual growth

+1.66%

Used

Value

$16.25

Range

$15.94 - $18.09

Quick Buy

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Lowest price

$19.24

Highest price

$31.56

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$19.58

1 year forecast

$19.90+1.66%

5 year forecast

$21.20+8.28%

$20

$22

1026 Play Boxes is projected to be valued between $20 - $22 within five years.

Insights

Released under the Dacta theme and now retired, Play Boxes (1026) is a niche educational release whose limited distribution makes sealed copies uncommon, and its appeal is concentrated with specialized Dacta/DUPLO collectors while broader market growth has been modest.

Set Facts

The set includes two full houses with doors, windows, etc. These house are pre-built.
Issued under the Dacta educational range, the set provides ready-made house structures for use in early learning and role-play activities.

Play Boxes Reviews

11 ratings

4.5

Collectors

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Theme Analysis

Dacta

Sets

158

Years

1960 - 2003

Annual growth

+2.88% (this set +1.66%)

This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme

Community Stats

Play Boxes currently ranks #105 out of the top most owned sets in Dacta.

#1Technic I Simple Machines Set

#2Community Workers

#3Building Plates Set

#4Brick Separators

#5Simple Mechanisms Set

#105Play Boxes

#106Large Baseplate 48x48

#107LEGO Basic Figures

About Dacta

Dacta was an original LEGO theme from 1960 to 2003 that deals with all things that can be used with educational facilities, such as DUPLO and TECHNIC. Dacta was later replaced by the LEGO Education theme. Sets in the Dacta product line were exclusively developed for usage in younger aged schools so the sets typically contain a large amount of pieces for playing and learning in groups. The sets were designed to contain a higher number of bricks and elements at a lower cost.

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