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LEGO 1878 Small Bucket is a vintage Basic set from 1991 valued at $72 for new and sealed sets, up 380% from an original retail price of $14.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 7.32% since release. On the used market, values range from $15 to $18 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Small Bucket since January 2024. High accuracy
LEGO 1878 Small Bucket is a Basic set released in 1991, containing 393 pieces and 1 minifigure. It is a general parts assortment featuring standard bricks and plates in primary colors along with elements such as a 16 x 16 green baseplate, a 4 x 4 turntable, a 4-blade propeller, flowers and stems, and small wheels and tires. A dark gray brick separator is included for disassembly. The set was packaged in a blue plastic bucket with a blue lid for storage.

A new and sealed Small Bucket is currently valued at around $72, with annual growth of approximately 5%, which is higher than other Basic sets. The average used price is $15 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $77 within the next year. The 1 included minifig account for approximately 10% of the set's total value.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Sealed and in very good shape, original strap holding lid on is intact. Stickers star... $71.99
(HK) adidas Racer TR x LEGO Low Black Equipment Yellow - GW1878 $134.00
+86.1%
(HK) adidas Racer TR x LEGO Low Black Equipment Yellow - GW1878 $135.00
+87.5%
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For Sale (Used)

 (US) Used - eBay listing for 1878 Small Bucket $14.81
(UK) Used - 100% Complete, found in a small vintage collection. with original instructions... $14.96

Minifigs

Small Bucket contains 1 minifig. The minifigure is exclusive to this set.
pln179
Female with Plain Blue Torso
Minifigure with a plain blue torso, blue arms, wearing black legs and brown female hair - pln179
Exclusive
Value $7.06

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1882 Large Play Bucket

Theme Basic
Year 1991
Pieces / Minifigs 449 / 2
Availability Retired
1882 LEGO Large Play Bucket
Retail $19.99
Value $127.35
Growth  +537.1%
Annual growth 5.4%

1881 Play Bucket of Bricks

Theme Basic
Year 1991
Pieces / Minifigs 288 / 1
Availability Retired
1881 LEGO Play Bucket of Bricks
Retail $14.99
Value $47.25
Growth  +215.2%
Annual growth 1.9%

1666 Brick Vac

Theme Basic
Year 1991
Pieces / Minifigs 132 / 1
Availability Retired
1666 LEGO Brick Vac
Retail $9.95
Value $158.58
Growth  +1493.8%
Annual growth 8.2%

1678 Building Set Special Offer

Theme Basic
Year 1991
Pieces 44
Availability Retired
1678 LEGO Building Set Special Offer
Retail $7.99
Value $10.67
Growth  +33.5%
Annual growth 7.5%

1698 Basic Building Set Special Offer

Theme Basic
Year 1991
Pieces 24
Availability Retired
1698 LEGO Basic Building Set Special Offer
Retail $8.99
Value $25.08
Growth  +179.0%
Annual growth 3.0%

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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.
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