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Dacta
Ships

1049 LEGO Dacta Ships

Name: LEGO Dacta Ships
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 1049-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.70 (12 reviews)

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LEGO 1049 Ships is a vintage Dacta set from 1985 valued at $408 for new and sealed sets, up 445% from an original retail price of $74.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 4.22% since release. Used copies are valued between $333 and $385 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This represents the current new/sealed value of the set Ships since January 1985. Medium accuracy

LEGO 1049 Ships is a Dacta educational set released in 1985, containing 241 pieces and 3 minifigures. It focuses on boat construction using blue modular hull sections (bow, middle, and stern) with light gray decks, supplemented by a weighted keel for stability. Accessories include a string reel with cord, a crane hook element, and a range of bricks, slopes, fences, and transparent parts for lights and windows to outfit small vessels and waterside builds.

Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $426 within the next year. The 3 included minifigs account for approximately 13% of the set's total value.

Ships has become a rare set, as set 1049-1 has not been seen for sale in new/good condition online or in retail for over one year. Its actual value is likely above the current estimate. The last brand new Ships was sold on eBay.

There are currently no new/sealed listings available for Ships at this time.

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Minifigs

Ships contains the following minifig. The minifig is also included in 1 other set.

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Set Details

Set number

1049-1

Name

Ships

Theme

Dacta

Year

1985

Availability

Retired

Pieces

241 (PPP $0.31)

Minifigs

3 (Value $51.18)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$74.99

New/Sealed

Value

$408.37

Growth

+444.57%

Annual growth

+4.22%

90-day change

6.81%

Used

Value

$338.95

Range

$332.51 - $384.63

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Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$408.37

1 year forecast

$425.62+4.22%

5 year forecast

$493.79+20.92%

$470

$509

1049 Ships is projected to be valued between $470 - $509 within five years.

Insights

Released through the Dacta educational channel and now retired, Ships (1049) contains uncommon blue hull modules and specialized nautical accessories that drive interest among vintage town and boat collectors, and its short availability and scarce sealed examples support long-term upside while trading volume remains thin.

Set Facts

As part of the Dacta range, it was designed for classroom use and open-ended exploration of basic building and maritime themes.

Ships Reviews

12 ratings

4.7

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Theme Analysis

Dacta

Sets

158

Years

1960 - 2003

Annual growth

+2.88% (this set +4.22%)

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

Community Stats

Ships currently ranks #88 out of the top most owned sets in Dacta.

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#2Community Workers

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#4Brick Separators

#5Simple Mechanisms Set

#88Ships

#89House Accessories

#90LEGO Number and Symbol Blocks

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.

Region · United States (USD)

Theme · Light

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