LEGO 221-2 1x2 Bricks | BrickEconomy

Name: LEGO 1x2 Bricks
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 221-2
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (20 reviews)

LEGO 221 1x2 Bricks is a vintage System i Leg set from 1958 valued at $97 for new and sealed sets, up 19264% from an original retail price of $0.50. Annual appreciation has averaged 6.96% since release. Used copies are valued between $12 and $20 depending on condition.

1x2 Bricks Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set 1x2 Bricks since July 2019. Medium accuracy

LEGO 221-2 1x2 Bricks is a System i Leg Supplemental set released in 1958, containing 45 pieces. The set consists of basic 1 x 2 bricks and was issued in several color variants, including red, white, yellow, blue, trans-clear, and black. It is the European counterpart to set 221-3, the Samsonite version sold in the United States, and regional versions differed in piece count, with 45 parts in the USA, 40 in Canada, and 26 in Europe, the UK, and Australia. The bricks in this set are early hollow-bottom 1 x 2 elements without bottom tubes.

New and sealed, 1x2 Bricks is worth about $97 today. It has averaged 7.0% a year since it retired, and our forecast has it near $101 next year and $120 in five. The average used price is $13 for those in good overall condition.

1x2 Bricks is an incredibly rare set. Set 221-2 has not been available for sale online or in the secondary markets in new/sealed condition for over one year. Boxes in well-preserved condition are considered museum-grade collectibles, representing the very origins of LEGO. Its true market value is likely higher than the current estimate. The last brand new 1x2 Bricks was sold on eBay.

Collector and Investor Standing

Forty five 1x2 bricks from 1958, in red, white, yellow, blue, clear or black. Piece counts differed by region, the European pack being one of several versions.

62/100

Collector

A settled following

1x2 bricks from 1958

55/100

Investor

On par with most

Common stock keeps value steady

For Sale (New/Sealed)

There are currently no new/sealed listings available for 221-2 1x2 Bricks at this time.

For Sale (Used)

	(UK) Used - Complete with box.inner box has a rip on both sides.White bricks	$12.70
	(US) Used - eBay listing for 221-2 1x2 Bricks	$13.32
	(UK) Used - Yellow Complete with box.	$13.45
	(UK) Used - Complete with early box. Has some wear due to age. White bricks	$13.48
	(BE) Used - CA hollow Bricks are new, sliding box edition in good condition. White bricks.	$15.75

Compared with other Supplemental sets

Why does 1x2 Bricks rank 20th of 50 Supplemental sets? Mostly because it launched at a fraction of the price of most sets below it.

#20 of 50

By growth since retail, +19,264%

+42%+64,888%

In the top half of the group.

$2.15 a piece

New and sealed value per piece

This set

$2.15

Typical

$1.80

About 20% above the group's typical value per piece.

Top sets by growth		Year	Since retail
1	230-2 Six Trees and Bushes	1958	+64,888%
2	1242-2 International Flags	1957	+54,186%
3	226 8 Named Beams	1958	+38,856%
20	221-2 1x2 Bricks	1958	+19,264%

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1x2 Bricks Questions

What does LEGO 221 1x2 Bricks sell for now?

Today's value for a new, sealed copy of 1x2 Bricks is $97. On the used market, expect to pay around $13.

Has LEGO 221 1x2 Bricks been retired?

Yes. LEGO no longer makes 1x2 Bricks. Sealed copies are now found only on the secondary market, so the price follows what collectors will pay.

Has LEGO 221 1x2 Bricks increased in value?

Yes, by a wide margin. 1x2 Bricks has gained 19,264% on its original retail price of $0.50, about 7% a year. That beats the Supplemental average of 5.5% a year by a clear margin.

How much could LEGO 221 1x2 Bricks be worth in a year?

Next year's forecast for 1x2 Bricks is $101, about 4% more than today. This is an estimate and markets can change.

What is the piece count of LEGO 221 1x2 Bricks?

1x2 Bricks is built from 45 pieces, about $0.01 each at retail.

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Set Details

Set number

221-2

Name

1x2 Bricks

Theme

System i Leg

Subtheme

Supplemental

Year

1958

Availability

Retired

Pieces

45 (PPP $0.01)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$0.50

New/Sealed

Value

$96.82

Growth

+19264.00%

Annual growth

+6.96%

90-day change

1.36%

1-year growth

+3.94% (12 month outlook)

Future growth

+4.59% (2-5 year outlook)

Used

Value

$13.33

Range

$12.15 - $19.93

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Typical price

$96.82

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*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$96.82

1 year forecast

$100.63+3.94%

5 year forecast

$120.42+24.38%

Weaker outlook

Stronger outlook

The forecast puts 221-2 1x2 Bricks at about $120.42 in five years. That is a softer outlook than most sets.

Insights

Released in the late 1950s and retired, 1x2 Bricks, a System i Leg supplemental item linked to a regional Samsonite counterpart, draws interest from vintage and packaging collectors for its short production run and provenance, and scarcity supports upside while thin market depth and condition sensitivity raise volatility.

Set Facts

The set was available in six colors: Red, White, Yellow, Blue, Trans-Clear, and Black.
The part count differed by region, with the USA having 45 parts, Canada 40 parts, and Europe, UK, and Australia 26 parts.
This set is similar to Set 1220-2, which features 1 x 2 bricks.

1x2 Bricks Reviews

20 ratings

4.8

Collectors

Investors

Subtheme Analysis

System i Leg / Supplemental

Sets

Years

1955 - 1959

Annual growth

+5.50% (this set +6.96%)

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

Community Stats

1x2 Bricks currently ranks #10 out of the top most owned sets in System i Leg Supplemental.

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#101x2 Bricks

#11Red Sloping Ridge and Valley Bricks

#12Letter Bricks

About System i Leg Supplemental

Supplemental sets are the parts packs of LEGO System i Leg, the System of Play that LEGO launched in 1955 to turn its bricks into one connected toy. Builders bought them to add more of the parts they needed, such as bricks in each size, windows and doors, roof bricks, plates and corner bricks. Others add details for the town plan of the time, such as Esso petrol pumps and signs, light masts, letter bricks, Danish and international flags and beams printed with Danish shop names.

Supplemental consists of 68 sets that ran from 1955 to 1959. As of today, 214-4 Windows and Doors Retailer Pack is the most valuable Supplemental set with an estimated new/sealed value of $818.

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