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229-1-A LEGO Samsonite 6x8 Plates
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229-1-A LEGO Samsonite 6x8 Plates
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LEGO 229 6x8 Plates is a vintage Samsonite set from 1961 valued at $37 for new and sealed sets, up 7310% from an original retail price of $0.50. Annual appreciation has averaged 5.72% since release. On the used market, values range from $22 to $27 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This represents the current new/sealed value of the set 6x8 Plates since January 1961. Medium accuracy
LEGO 229-1-A 6x8 Plates is a Samsonite Supplemental set released in 1961. It consists of a parts pack of 6x8 plate elements intended to expand building options for contemporary basic sets. Distributed by Samsonite under license in North America during the early 1960s, it predates the minifigure era and includes no minifigures. The pack was part of Samsonite’s sealed supplemental range designed to provide additional core elements for freeform construction. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $39 within the next year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (IT) System 464 WHITE 6x8 PLATES MIB, 1966 $41.66
+12.4%

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%

225-1-B 1x8 Beams

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1961
Pieces 12
Availability Retired
225-1-B LEGO Samsonite 1x8 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%

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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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