LEGO 198 Cowboys is a vintage Building Set with People set from 1977 valued at $95 for new and sealed sets, up 3713% from an original retail price of $2.49. Annual appreciation has averaged 6.10% since release. Used copies are valued between $15 and $18 depending on condition.
LEGO 198-1 Cowboys is a Building Set with People set released in 1977, containing 41 pieces. It builds two large-scale “Maxi” figures with cowboy hats, a cord lasso element, and plate-built legs to suggest a cowboy stance. One figure includes a gray hat, and the rope accessory is represented by a thick cord piece. The set was released exclusively in the United States and is identical to set 210 Cowboys sold in Europe, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.
A new and sealed Cowboys is currently valued at around $95, with annual growth of 6.1% that is expected to level off to around 1.5% in the coming year. The average used price is $15 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $96 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $97 to $147.