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Mini Box

1701 LEGO Mini Box

Name: LEGO Mini Box
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 1701-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (33 reviews)

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LEGO 1701 Mini Box is a vintage Basic set from 1994 valued at $20 for new and sealed sets, up 103% from an original retail price of $9.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 8.94% since release. On the used market, values range from $2 to $3 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Mini Box since August 2016. High accuracy

LEGO 1701 Mini Box is a Basic set released in 1994, containing 26 pieces. It includes an assortment of bricks and elements such as a red 2 x 4 x 5 door frame with yellow door, a 2 x 4 x 3 window with yellow pane, and curved printed slopes featuring a yellow face with moustache and a red tie with white polka dots. Plant elements like 2 x 2 leaves and a rounded flower piece are also included alongside primary-colored bricks in multiple sizes. The selection provides parts for small builds typical of the Basic line.

A new and sealed Mini Box is currently valued at around $20, with annual growth of 8.9% that is expected to level off to around 2.2% in the coming year. The average used price is $2 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $21 within the next year.

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For Sale (New/Sealed)

(US) Vintage 1994 LEGO System 1701 Building Set Special Trial Size Offer 24 Pieces

BrickEconomy Choice

$19.99

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	1706-2 Small Bucket Theme Basic Year 1994 Pieces 250 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $14.99 Value $71.53 Growth +377.2% Annual growth 5.0% I own this set I want this set

	1716-2 Starter Set with Building Plates Theme Basic Year 1994 Pieces 201 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $22.99 Value $68.71 Growth +198.9% Annual growth 3.5% I own this set I want this set

	1703-2 Dalmatian Station Building Set Theme Basic Year 1994 Pieces 172 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $19.99 Value $74.21 Growth +271.2% Annual growth 4.2% I own this set I want this set

	1865 Airliner Theme Basic Year 1994 Pieces 28 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	promotional Value $11.73 Annual growth 3.4% I own this set I want this set

	1725 Dinosaur Theme Basic Year 1994 Pieces 11 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $2.49 Value $31.86 Growth +1179.5% Annual growth 8.3% I own this set I want this set

	1727-2 Cow Theme Basic Year 1994 Pieces 10 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $2.49 Value $20.01 Growth +703.6% Annual growth 6.7% I own this set I want this set

	1724 Bird Theme Basic Year 1994 Pieces 9 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $1.99 Value $27.62 Growth +1287.9% Annual growth 8.6% I own this set I want this set

	1726 Girl Theme Basic Year 1994 Pieces 7 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $2.49 Value $30.73 Growth +1134.1% Annual growth 8.2% I own this set I want this set

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Set Details

Set number

1701-1

Name

Mini Box

Theme

Basic

Year

1994

Availability

Retired

Pieces

26 (PPP $0.38)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$9.99

New/Sealed

Value

$20.30

Growth

+103.20%

Annual growth

+8.94% Decreasing

Rolling growth

+6.49% (Previous 12 months)

Future growth

+2.24% (2-3 year outlook)

90-day change

11.33%

Used

Value

$2.33

Range

$2.28 - $2.80

Quick Buy

eBay

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Lowest price

$19.99

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$20.30

1 year forecast

$20.55+1.23%

5 year forecast

$22.44+10.52%

$22

$23

1701 Mini Box is projected to be valued between $22 - $23 within five years.

Insights

Retired and broadly distributed, Mini Box (1701) is a Basic-line release whose common elements have kept collectible demand thin, and while a distinctive printed curved slope and classic door/window parts give some vintage part nostalgia, absence of figures or an IP tie-in limits upside.

Set Facts

The set includes a variety of standard bricks in red, white, blue, and yellow in 2x2, 2x3, 2x4, and 2x6 sizes. It features a red door and window assembly with yellow components, as well as patterned curved slopes representing faces and clothing. Plant elements are included in both green and yellow, with angular and rounded shapes.

Mini Box Reviews

33 ratings

4.5

Collectors

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Theme Analysis

Basic

Sets

402

Years

1972 - 2003

Annual growth

+3.90% (this set +8.94%)

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

Community Stats

Mini Box currently ranks #246 out of the top most owned sets in Basic.

#1Building Plate, Green

#2X-Large Baseplate Grey

#3Brick Separator, Green

#4Universal Building Set

#5Basic Building Set

#246Mini Box

#247Building Table

#248Large Play Bucket

About Basic

The LEGO Basic theme, which began in the 1970s, was designed to be a more general, non-thematic series of sets. Unlike the themed sets that revolve around specific stories, characters, or concepts (e.g., space, city, or pirates), the Basic theme provided a collection of standard LEGO bricks and pieces, often in a variety of colors. The goal was to encourage free building and creativity without the confines of a specific theme or narrative.

Set Pricing Models

BrickEconomy uses a number of methods to determine the value of a set.

New/Sealed

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$20.30

Value (in a year)

$21.97

Value (in 2 years)

$23.46

Accuracy

0.820000 High

Statistical Model

Value (today)

$12.39

Value (in a year)

(Possible plateau)

Value (in two years)

(Possible plateau)

Accuracy

0.372744 Low

Used

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$2.33

Value (low range)

$2.28

Value (high range)

$2.80

Accuracy

0.765000 High

To learn more about how we calculate pricing and forecasting, check out our article on BrickEconomy’s Approach to LEGO Pricing and Future Value Predictions.

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