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Samsonite
Basic Set
Medium Basic Set

285 LEGO Samsonite Medium Basic Set

Name: LEGO Samsonite Medium Basic Set
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 285-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.80 (27 reviews)

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LEGO 285 Medium Basic Set is a vintage Samsonite set from 1966 valued at $378 for new and sealed sets, up 5340% from an original retail price of $6.95. Annual appreciation has averaged 6.89% since release. On the used market, values range from $48 to $60 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This represents the current new/sealed value of the set Medium Basic Set since January 1966. Medium accuracy

LEGO 285-1 Medium Basic Set is a Samsonite Basic Set released in 1966, containing 285 pieces. Produced by Samsonite for the United States and Canada, it centers on free-build construction with an assortment of structural bricks in black, blue, red, white, yellow, and trans-clear. The set includes functional elements such as red wheels with metal axles, smooth light gray tires, a milky white 2x2 hinge coupling plate, and red-framed windows and doors with glass. Samsonite catalogs described it as sufficient to build a four-story house or a truck with a trailer. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $402 within the next year.

Medium Basic Set (285-1) is an exceptionally old and rare LEGO set. It has not been available online or in retail stores in good/new condition for over 2 years. Due to its rarity, the estimated value in sealed condition of $378.07 may understate its true worth, assuming one can even be found for sale. Since this set was released in 1966, finding it sealed and well-preserved is exceptionally difficult—making complete sets with intact boxes museum-grade collectibles.

For Sale (New/Sealed)

There are currently no new/sealed listings available for 285 Medium Basic Set at this time.

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All regions 3
United States 3

For Sale (Used)

	(US) Used - Complete with box except for 1 small plastic tray, 2x8 plates are not the waff...	$55.00
	(US) Used - Samsonite Basic Set: 285-1 Medium Basic Set	$61.00
	(US) Used - Medium Basic Set (285) 100% Complete w/ Box	$65.00

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Set Details

Set number

285-1

Name

Medium Basic Set

Theme

Samsonite

Subtheme

Basic Set

Year

1966

Availability

Retired

Pieces

285 (PPP $0.02)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$6.95

New/Sealed

Value

$378.07

Growth

+5339.86%

Annual growth

+6.89%

90-day change

1.95%

Used

Value

$49.99

Range

$47.99 - $59.99

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Price (new)

$366.73

Price (used)

$61.00

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*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$378.07

1 year forecast

$402.04+6.34%

5 year forecast

$477.44+26.28%

$464

$490

285 Medium Basic Set is projected to be valued between $464 - $490 within five years.

Insights

Released in the mid-1960s, Medium Basic Set 285 from Samsonite’s Basic Set line is a region-limited early LEGO era release whose short production run and vintage packaging make sealed examples scarce, and while collector interest supports long-term appreciation, demand is narrow and condition-sensitive.

Set Facts

The set is also known as No. 285 Basic Set.
It is only available in the United States and Canada and is manufactured by Samsonite.
The set includes a variety of structural bricks in black, blue, red, white, yellow, and trans-clear, with types such as 1x1, 1x2, 2x2, 2x3, and 2x4 bricks.
Functional elements include six red wheels with metal axles, six light gray smooth tires, and one milky white 2x2 hinge coupling plate.
Windows and doors in the set have red frames and include 1x2x2 windows with glass and 1x2x3 doors with trans-clear glass.
From the LEGO Samsonite catalog - "Basic set containing 285 pieces is enough to construct a four-story house, even a truck with a trailer."

Medium Basic Set Reviews

27 ratings

4.8

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Subtheme Analysis

Samsonite / Basic Set

Sets

Years

1961 - 1975

Annual growth

+6.79% (this set +6.89%)

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

Community Stats

Medium Basic Set currently ranks #3 out of the top most owned sets in Samsonite Basic Set.

#1Gears

#2Small Basic Set

#3Medium Basic Set

#4Wheel Set

#5Master Mechanic Set

#6Small Basic Set

#7Deluxe Basic Set

#84.5V Samsonite Gears Motor Set

About Samsonite Basic Set

Samsonite was an American manufacturer of LEGO sets which introduced the very first USA LEGO catalog for Christmas of 1961. LEGO and Samsonite created a partnership to produce and sell LEGO in the US. The result was a 9-year license for exclusive North American distribution rights. Samsonite began marketing sets under the name LEGO by Samsonite in the US in 1961 and Canada in 1962.

Basic Set consists of 82 sets that ran from 1961 to 1975. As of today, 080-2 Ambassador Set is the most valuable Basic Set set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $3,506.

Basic set containing 285 pieces is enough to construct a four story house, even a truck with a trailer.

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