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225-1-B LEGO Samsonite 1x8 Beams
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225-1-B LEGO Samsonite 1x8 Beams
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LEGO 225 1x8 Beams is a vintage Samsonite set from 1961 valued at $27 for new and sealed sets, up 5364% from an original retail price of $0.50. Annual appreciation has averaged 5.22% since release. Used copies are valued between $21 and $33 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set 1x8 Beams since June 1961. Medium accuracy
LEGO 225-1-B 1x8 Beams is a Samsonite Supplemental set released in 1961 in the United States, containing 12 pieces. This early accessory pack consisted of basic long bricks intended to expand existing collections, and known variants were issued in colors including red, yellow, blue, white, trans-clear, and black. Surviving part inventories associated with the set include 1x6 and 1x8 bricks made without bottom tubes and with cross side supports, a construction style used on early LEGO and Samsonite-era elements.

A new and sealed 1x8 Beams is currently valued at around $27, with annual growth of approximately 5%, which is lower than other Supplemental sets. The average used price is $23 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $29 within the next year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (AT) NEW YELLOW bricks with box $27.32
(AT) NEW RED bricks with box $27.32
(AT) NEW BLUE bricks with box $27.32
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For Sale (Used)

 (UK) Used - Complete with box.Red Bricks $19.05
(US) Used - eBay listing for 225-1-B 1x8 Beams $18.86
(UK) Used - Complete with box Blue bricks $19.05
(UK) Used - Complete with box. White Bricks $19.05
(UK) Used - Complete with Box.Trans Clear Bricks $31.75

Sets in Samsonite / Supplemental

521-1-2 1x1 and 1x2 Plates

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1961
Pieces 80
Availability Retired
521-1-2 LEGO Samsonite 1x1 and 1x2 Plates
Retail $0.50
Value $38.96
Growth  +7692.0%
Annual growth 5.8%

221-3 1x2 Bricks

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1961
Pieces 45
Availability Retired
221-3 LEGO Samsonite 1x2 Bricks
Retail $0.50
Value $16.63
Growth  +3226.0%
Annual growth 4.4%

222-3 1x1 Bricks

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1961
Pieces 40
Availability Retired
222-3 LEGO Samsonite 1x1 Bricks
Retail $0.50
Value $29.54
Growth  +5808.0%
Annual growth 5.4%

220-2 2x2 Bricks

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1961
Pieces 33
Availability Retired
220-2 LEGO Samsonite 2x2 Bricks
Retail $0.50
Value $35.64
Growth  +7028.0%
Annual growth 6.5%

224-2 Bricks Curved

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1961
Pieces 33
Availability Retired
224-2 LEGO Samsonite Bricks Curved
Retail $0.50

219-2 2x3 Bricks

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1961
Pieces 24
Availability Retired
219-2 LEGO Samsonite 2x3 Bricks
Retail $0.50
Value $9.32
Growth  +1764.0%
Annual growth 3.5%

218-3 2x4 Bricks

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1961
Pieces 20
Availability Retired
218-3 LEGO Samsonite 2x4 Bricks
Retail $0.50
Value $26.39
Growth  +5178.0%
Annual growth 6.4%

214-2-10 1x2x4 Glass Door in Frame

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1961
Pieces 13
Availability Retired
214-2-10 LEGO Samsonite 1x2x4 Glass Door in Frame
Retail $0.50
Value $86.42
Growth  +17184.0%
Annual growth 7.1%

225-1-A 1x6 Beams

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1961
Pieces 13
Availability Retired
225-1-A LEGO Samsonite 1x6 Beams
Retail $0.50
Value $27.32
Growth  +5364.0%
Annual growth 5.2%

217-3 4x4 Corner Bricks

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1961
Pieces 10
Availability Retired
217-3 LEGO Samsonite 4x4 Corner Bricks
Retail $0.50
Value $50.11
Growth  +9922.0%
Annual growth 6.2%

227-1-L 4x8 Left Curve Plates

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1961
Pieces 10
Availability Retired
227-1-L LEGO Samsonite 4x8 Left Curve Plates
Retail $0.50
Value $34.74
Growth  +6848.0%
Annual growth 5.6%

227-1-R 4x8 Right Curve Plates

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1961
Pieces 10
Availability Retired
227-1-R LEGO Samsonite 4x8 Right Curve Plates
Retail $0.50
Value $30.63
Growth  +6026.0%
Annual growth 5.4%

229-1-B 2x8 Plates

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1961
Pieces 10
Availability Retired
229-1-B LEGO Samsonite 2x8 Plates
Retail $0.50
Value $24.97
Growth  +4894.0%
Annual growth 5.1%

215-3 2x8 Bricks

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1961
Pieces 9
Availability Retired
215-3 LEGO Samsonite 2x8 Bricks
Retail $0.50
Value $65.27
Growth  +12954.0%
Annual growth 6.6%

216-2 2x10 Bricks

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1961
Pieces 8
Availability Retired
216-2 LEGO Samsonite 2x10 Bricks
Retail $0.50
Value $240.20
Growth  +47940.0%
Annual growth 8.8%

235-3 Garage Plate and Door White Base and Door Frame

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1961
Pieces 3
Availability Retired
235-3 LEGO Samsonite Garage Plate and Door White Base and Door Frame
Retail $0.50
Value $62.86
Growth  +12472.0%
Annual growth 4.3%

245-3 Lighting Device Pack

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1961
Pieces 3
Availability Retired
245-3 LEGO Samsonite Lighting Device Pack
Retail $0.50
Value $41.00
Growth  +8100.0%
Annual growth 5.9%

229-1-A 6x8 Plates

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1961
Availability Retired
229-1-A LEGO Samsonite 6x8 Plates
Retail $0.50
Value $37.05
Growth  +7310.0%
Annual growth 5.7%

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About Samsonite Supplemental

Samsonite Supplemental were piece sets that could be purchased from the back of the Samsonite catalog.

Supplemental consists of 92 sets that ran from 1961 to 1971. As of today, 065 Garage Door is the most valuable Supplemental set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $808.
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