LEGO 226 8 Named Beams | BrickEconomy

Name: LEGO 8 Named Beams
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 226-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.70 (22 reviews)

LEGO 226 8 Named Beams is a vintage System i Leg set from 1958 valued at $195 for new and sealed sets, up 38856% from an original retail price of $0.50. Annual appreciation has averaged 8.07% since release. Used copies are valued between $0 and $22 depending on condition.

8 Named Beams Value (New/Sealed)

This represents the current new/sealed value of the set 8 Named Beams since January 1958. Medium accuracy

226 8 Named Beams was a 8 piece System i Leg set released in 1958. It had different part counts by country, in the US and Canada there were 10 parts, Europe had 8 or 7 and the UK and Australia had only 7 parts.

The set's signs are printed on 1 x 6 white bricks and have patterns for Bahnhof, TABAK, TAXE, Würstchen, POST, HOTEL, Theatre, ESSO WAGENPFLEGE, Cafe, CINEMA, KIOSK, STATION and various others depending on the country. There are actually around 72 different sign patterns. We forecast about 7% growth next year, which would put it near $208.

8 Named Beams is an incredibly rare set. Set 226-1 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 8 Named Beams was sold on eBay.

Collector and Investor Standing

Printed 1x6 sign bricks from 1958 reading Bahnhof, TABAK, TAXE, Würstchen, POST, HOTEL, CINEMA, KIOSK, ESSO WAGENPFLEGE and more. The signs in many languages show LEGO's quick spread across Europe, and the number of signs changed by country, from 10 in North America to 7 in the UK.

70/100

Collector

More sought after than most

Shop signs in many languages

68/100

Investor

Stronger than most

Widespread utility creates consistent ownership depth

For Sale (New/Sealed)

There are currently no new/sealed listings available for 226 8 Named Beams at this time.

For Sale (Used)

	(US) Used - eBay listing for 226 8 Named Beams	$14.97
	(AT) Used - in good condition - please see original picture	$15.12

Compared with other Supplemental sets

#3 of 50

By growth since retail, +38,856%

+42%+64,888%

In the top quarter of the group.

#24 of 27

Used value as a share of new, 9%

9%74%

In the bottom quarter of the group.

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%

8 Named Beams Questions

How much is the 8 Named Beams set worth?

A new, sealed copy of 8 Named Beams is worth about $195 today. A used copy in good condition goes for about $18.

Has LEGO 226 8 Named Beams been retired?

Yes. 8 Named Beams has been retired by LEGO. Collectors now buy it on the secondary market, from sellers on sites like eBay and BrickLink.

Has LEGO 226 8 Named Beams increased in value?

Yes, by a wide margin. Since it sold for $0.50 in shops, 8 Named Beams has risen 38,856% in value, about 8.1% a year. It has outgrown the Supplemental average of 5.5% a year by a clear margin.

How much could LEGO 226 8 Named Beams be worth in a year?

Our one-year forecast has 8 Named Beams at around $208 a year from now, about 7% more than today. Forecasts are estimates, not guarantees.

How many pieces are in LEGO 226 8 Named Beams?

The set contains 8 pieces, about $0.06 each at retail.

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Set Details

Set number

226-1

Name

8 Named Beams

Theme

System i Leg

Subtheme

Supplemental

Year

1958

Availability

Retired

Pieces

8 (PPP $0.06)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$0.50

New/Sealed

Value

$194.78

Growth

+38856.00%

Annual growth

+8.07%

90-day change

1.55%

1-year growth

+6.62% (12 month outlook)

Future growth

+5.81% (2-5 year outlook)

Used

Value

$17.99

Range

$0.41 - $21.58

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Typical price

$194.78

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Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$194.78

1 year forecast

$207.67+6.62%

5 year forecast

$260.28+33.63%

Weaker outlook

Stronger outlook

The forecast puts 226 8 Named Beams at about $260.28 in five years. That is a better outlook than most sets.

Insights

Released during the early System era, 8 Named Beams (set 226) is a vintage supplemental item with multiple country-specific printed variants that drive variant-chasing interest, and sealed examples are scarce and condition-sensitive, which supports collector demand but creates thin trading and occasional volatility.

Set Facts

1. The set's part count varies by region: USA and Canada (10), Europe (8 or 7), and UK/Australia (7).
2. The signs are printed on 1 x 6 white bricks with patterns including Bahnhof, TABAK, TAXE, Würstchen, POST, HOTEL, Theatre, ESSO WAGENPFLEGE, Cafe, CINEMA, KIOSK, STATION, and others, with approximately 72 different sign patterns available.

8 Named Beams Reviews

22 ratings

4.7

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Subtheme Analysis

System i Leg / Supplemental

Sets

Years

1955 - 1959

Annual growth

+5.50% (this set +8.07%)

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

Community Stats

8 Named Beams currently ranks #8 out of the top most owned sets in System i Leg Supplemental.

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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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	220 2x2 Bricks Theme / Subtheme System i Leg / Supplemental Year 1958 Pieces 33 Availability Retired Buy this set at BrickLink	Retail $0.50 Value $124.63 Growth +24826.0% Annual growth 9.1% I own this set I want this set

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	232-2 16 Road Signs Theme / Subtheme System i Leg / Supplemental Year 1958 Pieces 16 Availability Retired Buy this set at BrickLink	Retail $0.50 Value $193.60 Growth +38620.0% Annual growth 8.1% I own this set I want this set

	219 2x3 Bricks Theme / Subtheme System i Leg / Supplemental Year 1958 Pieces 15 Availability Retired Buy this set at BrickLink	Retail $0.50 Value $124.63 Growth +24826.0% Annual growth 7.4% I own this set I want this set

	218-2 2x4 Bricks Theme / Subtheme System i Leg / Supplemental Year 1958 Pieces 13 Availability Retired Buy this set at BrickLink	Retail $0.50 Value $130.15 Growth +25930.0% Annual growth 7.4% I own this set I want this set

	214-2 Red Windows and Doors Theme / Subtheme System i Leg / Supplemental Year 1958 Pieces 10 Availability Retired Buy this set at BrickLink	Retail $0.50 Value $90.25 Growth +17950.0% Annual growth 6.9% I own this set I want this set

	214-3 White Windows and Doors Theme / Subtheme System i Leg / Supplemental Year 1958 Pieces 8 Availability Retired Buy this set at BrickLink	Retail $0.50 Value $117.01 Growth +23302.0% Annual growth 7.3% I own this set I want this set

	229 6x8 & 2x8 Plates Theme / Subtheme System i Leg / Supplemental Year 1958 Pieces 8 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay BrickLink	Retail $0.50 Value $88.74 Growth +17648.0% Annual growth 6.8% I own this set I want this set

	215-2 2x8 Bricks Theme / Subtheme System i Leg / Supplemental Year 1958 Pieces 6 Availability Retired Buy this set at BrickLink	Retail $0.50 Value $183.06 Growth +36512.0% Annual growth 8.0% I own this set I want this set

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	217-2 4x4 Corner Bricks Theme / Subtheme System i Leg / Supplemental Year 1958 Pieces 5 Availability Retired Buy this set at BrickLink	Retail $0.50 Value $89.90 Growth +17880.0% Annual growth 6.8% I own this set I want this set

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	233 Light Masts Theme / Subtheme System i Leg / Supplemental Year 1958 Pieces 4 Availability Retired Buy this set at BrickLink	Retail $0.50 Value $127.53 Growth +25406.0% Annual growth 7.4% I own this set I want this set

	235 Garage Plate and Door White Base and Door Frame Theme / Subtheme System i Leg / Supplemental Year 1958 Pieces 3 Availability Retired Buy this set at BrickLink	Retail $0.75 Value $80.44 Growth +10625.3% Annual growth 3.4% I own this set I want this set

	245 Lighting Device Pack Theme / Subtheme System i Leg / Supplemental Year 1958 Pieces 3 Availability Retired Buy this set at BrickLink	Retail $1.75 Value $20.00 Growth +1042.9% Annual growth 3.7% I own this set I want this set

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