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361-3 LEGO Samsonite Model Maker Tow Truck
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LEGO 361 Tow Truck is a vintage Samsonite set from 1971 valued at $296 for new and sealed sets, up 11740% from an original retail price of $2.50. Annual appreciation has averaged 9.25% since release. On the used market, values range from $241 to $273 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Tow Truck since June 1971. Medium accuracy
LEGO 361-3 Tow Truck is a Samsonite Model Maker set released in 1971, containing 21 pieces. The set builds a small brick-built tow truck using early Mini-Wheel elements. It is closely related to LEGO 601-2 Tow Truck from 1970, reflecting the same basic concept in the Model Maker line. This variant was distributed by Samsonite in North America and also appeared within 348 Mini-Wheel Car and Truck Set.

A new and sealed Tow Truck is currently valued at around $296, with annual growth of approximately 9%. The average used price is $246 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $321 within the next year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Box is in 8/10 condition. No creases or dents just wear on the printing. $295.99

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601-2 Tow Truck

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Year 1970
Pieces 21
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Growth  +3861.0%
Annual growth 6.8%

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Pieces 248
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Value $596.85
Growth  +6628.9%
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349-2 Mini-Wheel Construction Set

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Pieces 195
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349-2 LEGO Samsonite Model Maker Mini-Wheel Construction Set
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Value $918.57
Growth  +26220.1%
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1-10 Mini-Wheel Model Maker No. 1

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Pieces 86
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Retail $1.99
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Growth  +20393.0%
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2-10 Mini-Wheel Model Maker No. 2

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Model Maker
Year 1971
Pieces 74
Availability Retired
2-10 LEGO Samsonite Mini-Wheel Model Maker No. 2
Retail $1.99
Value $339.46
Growth  +16958.3%
Annual growth 9.8%

363-2 Antique Car

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Model Maker
Year 1971
Pieces 36
Availability Retired
363-2 LEGO Samsonite Model Maker Antique Car
Retail $1.98
Value $168.24
Growth  +8397.0%
Annual growth 8.4%

362-2 Delivery Van

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Model Maker
Year 1971
Pieces 33
Availability Retired
362-2 LEGO Samsonite Model Maker Delivery Van
Retail $3.49
Value $55.64
Growth  +1494.3%
Annual growth 5.2%

360-2 Ambulance

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Model Maker
Year 1971
Pieces 23
Availability Retired
360-2 LEGO Samsonite Model Maker Ambulance
Retail $1.50
Value $295.99
Growth  +19632.7%
Annual growth 10.1%

107-3 4.5V Reversible Power Unit

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Model Maker
Year 1971
Pieces 16
Availability Retired
107-3 LEGO Samsonite Model Maker 4.5V Reversible Power Unit
Retail $10.95
Value $400.12
Growth  +3554.1%
Annual growth 6.8%

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About Samsonite Model Maker

Model Maker was a theme of sets manufactured by Samsonite starting in 1968 until 1971. There were nineteen sets produced for this theme, many of these sets were duplications of sets released with-in the LEGOLAND theme that were originally produced by LEGO for European markets.

Model Maker consists of 22 sets that ran from 1967 to 1971. As of today, 330-4 Jeep is the most valuable Model Maker set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $3,031.
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