LEGO 1650 Maersk Line Container Ship is a vintage LEGOLAND set from 1974 valued at $4,124 for new and sealed sets, up 27415% from an original retail price of $14.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 11.42% since release. On the used market, values range from $980 to $1,200 based on condition.
LEGO 1650-1 Maersk Line Container Ship is a LEGOLAND set released in 1974, containing 220 pieces. It builds a Maersk Line container vessel using a distinctive Maersk blue hull with “MAERSK LINE” markings printed on the sides. The set includes 72 grey 2×3 bricks—many stamped “Pat. pend.”—used to represent cargo containers, each decorated with detailed decals. In total, 155 stickers were supplied, including two “Maersk Line” decals per container and additional hull graphics, such as the rare “Maersk Line Copenhagen” label not pictured on the box or in the instructions.
The set is notable as the first LEGO model officially branded with the Maersk name, marking the beginning of LEGO’s long-running collaboration with A.P. Moller–Maersk. It includes two alternative ship designs—a container vessel and a cargo liner—shown on opposite sides of the box and instruction booklet. The original packaging came with a Maersk promotional brochure and featured dual copyright dates (1974 and 1975), indicating its limited distribution period. Produced primarily for Maersk employees and partners, the set stands out for its authentic color scheme, floating hull with metal weights, and detailed presentation reflecting LEGO’s earliest corporate co-branded partnership.
A new and sealed Maersk Line Container Ship is currently valued at around $4,124, with annual growth of about 11.4% that is expected to level off to around 8.6% in the coming year. The average used price is $1,000 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $4,449 within the next year.
Maersk Line Container Ship (1650-1) 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 $4,124.49 may be much lower than its true market value. Released in 1974, 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 1650 Maersk Line Container Ship at this time.