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2581 LEGO Duplo School Bus
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2581 LEGO Duplo School Bus
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LEGO 2581 School Bus is a Duplo set from 1997 valued at $372 for new and sealed sets, up 1389% from an original retail price of $24.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 9.77% since release. Used copies are valued between $35 and $45 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This represents the current new/sealed value of the set School Bus since January 1997. Medium accuracy
LEGO 2581 Duplo School Bus, also known as the “Animal Bus,” is a Duplo set released in 1997. It comes packaged in a large, yellow, bus-shaped plastic container with four working black wheels, serving both as storage and a play vehicle. The set includes a selection of basic Duplo bricks and elements decorated with animal prints and simple motifs aimed at preschool-age builders. The bus container features printed panels depicting animals and colorful building scenes. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $405 within the next year.
School Bus has become a rare set, as set 2581-1 has not been seen for sale in new/good condition online or in retail for over one year. Its actual value is likely above the current estimate. The last brand new School Bus was sold on eBay.

For Sale (New/Sealed)

There are currently no new/sealed listings available for 2581 School Bus at this time.
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For Sale (Used)

 (DE) Used - (T2/8) LEGO Duplo Bus School Bus
$33.95
-10.3%
(US) Used - DUPLO: School Bus (10528) See Description
$34.00
-10.1%
(US) Used - 1997 LEGO DUPLO 2581 Vintage Storage Ride On Animal Bus Filled with Duplo Piec...
$45.00
(US) Used - Duplo School Bus Vehicle Bus Driver 2 Child People Figures Excellent
$49.95
(US) Used - Duplo School Bus Car Figures Animals Trees Pieces
$49.99
(US) Used - 1997 LEGO DUPLO 2581 Vintage Storage Ride On Animal Bus ( 168 Duplos ) Include...
$87.49

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School Bus Reviews

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“The bus is molded in a way where details such as headlights and a license plate are visible, and the bus is printed on the sides. The printing contains images of the bus's windows and doors, as well as images of the set's other contents behind these. The overall effect of... More the printing is that the contents appear to be riding in the bus.”
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