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LEGO 128 Mobile Crane Plate Base is a vintage Trains set from 1971 valued at $219 for new and sealed sets, up 631% from an original retail price of $29.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 3.69% since release. On the used market, values range from $19 to $27 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This represents the current new/sealed value of the set Mobile Crane Plate Base since January 1971. Medium accuracy
LEGO 128-3 Mobile Crane Plate Base is a Trains 4.5V set released in 1971, containing 38 pieces. The set consists of a brick-built mobile crane mounted on a rail wagon with vintage train wheels and magnetic couplings. Its main features include a turntable-mounted crane body and a crank-operated hook for lifting cargo. The model is built on a plate-based chassis, reflecting the construction style used in early 1970s LEGO train sets.

A new and sealed Mobile Crane Plate Base is currently valued at around $219, with annual growth of approximately 4%, which is lower than other 4.5V sets. The average used price is $22 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $227 within the next year.
Mobile Crane Plate Base (128-3) 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 $219.23 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.
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“The Mobile Crane (Set 128) from 1971 is a delightful vintage LEGO train set from the 4.5-volt era. Its simple, compact design includes a manually operated crane with vintage magnets, wheels, and a hand crank. While not all parts in this build are original, the key components like the hook and turntable maintain the set’s classic appeal. Despite the friction in the wheels, this set adds a nice touch to any vintage LEGO train collection.”
 

About Trains 4.5V

These are the first LEGO trains, sold from 1966 to 1971 and run on 4.5 volts. The power came from a battery box holding three 1.5 volt batteries, carried in a tender or wagon behind the engine, and the motor of 1966 was the first LEGO motor of any kind. The track was blue rails clipped onto sleepers, which is where the name Blue Era comes from.

4.5V consists of 39 sets that ran from 1966 to 1971. As of today, 113-2 Motorized Train Set is the most valuable 4.5V set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $3,836.
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