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LEGO 398 USS Constellation is a vintage Hobby Set set from 1978 valued at $1,554 for new and sealed sets, up 5081% from an original retail price of $29.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 8.61% since release. Used copies are valued between $329 and $457 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This represents the current new/sealed value of the set USS Constellation since September 1978. Medium accuracy
LEGO 398 USS Constellation is a Hobby Set released in 1978, containing 973 pieces and no minifigures. The set builds a detailed scale model of the U.S. Navy ship USS Constellation, featuring brick-built masts, cloth sails, rigging lines, cannons, and a display stand with a nameplate. Designed for advanced builders, it represents one of LEGO’s earliest large historical ship models. Distributed exclusively in Continental Europe, the United Kingdom, and Australia, the set was later reissued in 2003 as LEGO 10021 USS Constellation with nearly identical design and components.

A new and sealed USS Constellation is currently valued at around $1,554, with annual growth of approximately 9%, which is higher than other Hobby Set sets. The average used price is $381 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $1,677 within the next year.
USS Constellation has become a rare vintage set, as set 398-1 has not been seen for sale in new/good condition online or in retail for over one year. Its actual value is likely above the current estimate. The last brand new USS Constellation was sold on eBay.

For Sale (New/Sealed)

There are currently no new/sealed listings available for 398 USS Constellation at this time.
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For Sale (Used)

 (US) Used - eBay listing for 398 USS Constellation $376.99
(FR) Used - with box and instruction / ask pics $380.80
(UK) Used - 100% COMPLETE with BOX, INSTRUCTIONS and POSTER. Pieces are in excellent condi... $412.75

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USS Constellation Reviews

26 reviews
5.0
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Brickset
“Overall it was pretty detailed construction, especially considering there were not many 'custom' bits and made primarily of the standard Lego bricks. Overall it was pretty detailed construction, especially considering there were not many 'custom' bits and made primarily of... More the standard Lego bricks. This is a prized possession and well worth the time spent to build it. Not really something to play with bit something to put on display.”
Full review at brickset.com
Eurobricks
“This ship’s known history changed between 1978 (Lego’s first edition of this set) and the 2003 reissue of this set. Back in 1978 it was thought the now still preserved museum ship was the original 1797 build ship, that underwent a thorough rebuild in 1854. But by the time... More the 2003 set came out, it was decided the 1854 rebuild was actually a completely new ship, with perhaps a few timbers used from the first ship.”
Full review at www.eurobricks.com

About Hobby Set

The Hobby Sets theme was an effort by LEGO to capture the attention of hobby shop buyers in the mid 1970s. Each of the Hobby Shop sets included enough pieces to build a miniture replica of each set. The initial run of the theme included 8 sets between 1975 and 1978 with one last set released in 2003. The first wave in 1975 was based on iconic cars, while the 1976 line included a train and two motorcycles including one past car.
Summary
Hobby Set USS Constellation set 398 was released in September 1978, retailing for $30, but has since been retired. New, unopened USS Constellation sets are valued at $1,554, while used sets can be found for $381 in good condition.
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