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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.
It has been a few months since we last saw 361-3 Tow Truck available in either primary or secondary markets. Its true value may be slightly higher than our current estimate. The last brand new Tow Truck was sold on eBay.
There are currently no new/sealed listings available for Tow Truck at this time.
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601-2 Tow Truck

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Year 1970
Pieces 21
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Growth  +3904.8%
Annual growth 6.8%

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Pieces 248
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Growth  +6675.4%
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349-2 Mini-Wheel Construction Set

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Pieces 195
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Value $928.23
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1-10 Mini-Wheel Model Maker No. 1

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Growth  +20555.3%
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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 $342.31
Growth  +17101.5%
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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 $169.60
Growth  +8465.7%
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 $56.00
Growth  +1504.6%
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 $304.48
Growth  +20198.7%
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 $403.04
Growth  +3580.7%
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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 $3,081.
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