LEGO 281 1x2 and 3x2 Red Sloping Bricks is a vintage System i Leg set from 1959 valued at $40 for new and sealed sets, up 7878% from an original retail price of $0.50. Annual appreciation has averaged 5.66% since release. On the used market, values range from $22 to $33 based on condition.
LEGO 281-1 1x2 and 3x2 Red Sloping Bricks is a System i Leg Supplemental set released in 1959, containing 21 pieces. It is a small parts pack made up of red sloping bricks, including several 1x2 and 2x3 slope variants such as double slopes and standard 45-degree slopes. The recorded part count varies by market, with European versions listed at either 20 or 21 pieces, while UK and Australian versions had 21 pieces. The set is similar in concept to set 481-3 Slopes and Slopes Double 2 x 3 and 2 x 1, Red, and Dutch catalogs from 1959 and 1961 to 1963 show 21 items, while the 1964 catalog shows 20.
A new and sealed 1x2 and 3x2 Red Sloping Bricks is currently valued at around $40, with annual growth of approximately 6%. The average used price is $27 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $42 within the next year.
1x2 and 3x2 Red Sloping Bricks is an incredibly rare set. Set 281-1 has not been available for sale online or in retail stores in new/good 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 1x2 and 3x2 Red Sloping Bricks was sold on eBay.
There are currently no new/sealed listings available for 281 1x2 and 3x2 Red Sloping Bricks at this time.