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Sea Explorer

2649 LEGO Duplo Sea Explorer

Name: LEGO Duplo Sea Explorer
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 2649-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.70 (15 reviews)

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LEGO 2649 Sea Explorer is a vintage Duplo set from 1984 valued at $129 for new and sealed sets, up 418% from an original retail price of $24.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 4.00% since release. Used copies are valued between $80 and $116 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This represents the current new/sealed value of the set Sea Explorer since September 1984. Medium accuracy

LEGO 2649 Sea Explorer is a DUPLO set released in 1984, containing 36 pieces and 3 DUPLO figures. Designed for preschool builders, the set includes elements to assemble a large boat, a car, and a smaller boat. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $135 within the next year.

Sea Explorer (2649-1) is a very old and rare LEGO set. It has not been available online or in retail stores in good/new condition for over 2 years. Because of its scarcity, the current estimated value of in new condition of $129.40 may be much lower than its true market value. Released in 1984, sealed sets in good condition are especially difficult to find, often commanding a premium well above estimates.

For Sale (New/Sealed)

There are currently no new/sealed listings available for 2649 Sea Explorer at this time.

All regions

All regions 5
United States 1
European Union 1
Australia 1
Germany 2

For Sale (Used)

	(AU) Used - Duplo Sea Explorer (2649) Vintage Set 1984 Free Aus Wide Shipping	$79.69 --17.7%
	(NL) Used - As pictured, some playwear, not too bad	$80.88
	(DE) Used - good used condition for his age.Some minor fading at the figures.Sorry no box	$88.23
	(US) Used - DUPLO LEGO SEA EXPLORER 2649 VINTAGE 1984 RETIRED not COMPLETE + Extra	$99.99
	(DE) Used - DUPLO Sea Explorer 2649 Ferry Boat Ship Steamer with Dinghy & Winch	$115.03

Duplo figures

Sea Explorer contains the following duplo figures.

Sets in Duplo


	2375 Basic Set Town Theme Duplo Year 1984 Pieces / Duplo figures 53 / 4 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $11.99 I own this set I want this set

	2355 Basic Set Vehicles Theme Duplo Year 1984 Pieces / Duplo figures 25 / 2 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $9.99 Value $79.12 Growth +692.0% Annual growth 5.1% I own this set I want this set

	2345 Basic Set House Theme Duplo Year 1984 Pieces / Duplo figures 15 / 2 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $9.99 Value $71.33 Growth +614.0% Annual growth 5.0% I own this set I want this set

	2639 Petrol Station Theme Duplo Year 1984 Pieces / Duplo figures 12 / 2 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $11.99 Value $97.50 Growth +713.2% Annual growth 6.5% I own this set I want this set

	2335 Basic Set Animal Theme Duplo Year 1984 Pieces 9 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $8.99 Value $11.52 Growth +28.1% Annual growth 1.6% I own this set I want this set

	1900 Special Trial Pack Duck Theme Duplo Year 1984 Pieces 6 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $3.99 Value $5.76 Growth +44.4% I own this set I want this set

	2636 Tow Truck Theme Duplo Year 1984 Pieces / Duplo figures 3 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $9.99 I own this set I want this set

	2618 Deep Sea Diver Theme Duplo Year 1984 Pieces / Duplo figures 2 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $7.99 Value $34.29 Growth +329.2% Annual growth 3.5% I own this set I want this set

	2619 Helicopter Theme Duplo Year 1984 Pieces / Duplo figures 2 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $9.99 Value $27.35 Growth +173.8% Annual growth 2.4% I own this set I want this set

	2305 Red Base Plate Theme Duplo Year 1984 Pieces 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $9.99 Value $44.32 Growth +343.6% Annual growth 3.4% I own this set I want this set

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Set Details

Set number

2649-1

Name

Sea Explorer

Theme

Duplo

Year

1984

Released

September 1984

Availability

Retired

Pieces

36 (PPP $0.69)

Duplo figures

3 (Value $10.48)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$24.99

New/Sealed

Value

$129.40

Growth

+417.81%

Annual growth

+4.00%

90-day change

5.13%

Used

Value

$96.77

Range

$80.40 - $116.12

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Price (new)

$125.52

Price (used)

$79.69

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*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$129.40

1 year forecast

$134.57+4.00%

5 year forecast

$155.02+19.80%

$147

$160

2649 Sea Explorer is projected to be valued between $147 - $160 within five years.

Insights

Released in 1984 and since retired, Sea Explorer is an early-era Duplo set whose short availability has left sealed examples relatively scarce among vintage Duplo collectors, and it shows solid post-retirement appreciation while facing thinner liquidity and limited crossover demand beyond Duplo completists.

Set Facts

The set includes three DUPLO Figures and parts to build a boat, a car and a smaller boat.
It was a pre-school set.

Sea Explorer Reviews

15 reviews

4.7

Collectors

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BrickEconomy Member Review

“The Sea Explorer comes together around a big, sturdy hull, with bright colors and chunky sections that make the boat feel instantly recognizable. The deck has just enough built-in details and accessories to keep the structure interesting without feeling busy or fragile. The figures and small vehicles fit naturally into the layout, giving the whole build a solid, cohesive look that holds up well when assembled and taken apart.”

Theme Analysis

Duplo

Sets

1,362

Years

1969 - 2026

Annual growth

+4.80% (this set +4.00%)

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

Community Stats

Sea Explorer currently ranks #798 out of the top most owned sets in Duplo.

#1Mickey & Minnie Birthday Train

#2Steam Train

#3Santa's Gingerbread House

#4Truck & Tracked Excavator

#5Train

#798Sea Explorer

#799Spin-A-Coaster

#800Little Plane

About Duplo

The LEGO DUPLO theme was introduced as far back as 1969 and is designed for children ages 1 to 5. It features DUPLO figures which are much larger than minifigures and DUPLO blocks which are about twice the length, width, and height of a standard System brick. Like LEGO System, DUPLO also has subthemes that are often junior versions of System themes, like Pirates and Castle and licensed themes like Disney and Super Heros.

Summary

Duplo Sea Explorer set 2649 was released in September 1984, retailing for $25, but has since been retired. New, unopened Sea Explorer sets are valued at $129, while used sets can be found for $97 in good condition.

Sea Explorer with car and floating dinghy.

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