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LEGO 4249 Suitcase Set is a Basic set from 2000 valued at $169 for new and sealed sets, up 745% from an original retail price of $19.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 8.11% since release. On the used market, values range from $138 to $171 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Suitcase Set since December 2020. Very high accuracy
LEGO 4249 Suitcase Set is a Basic set released in 2000, containing 256 pieces and 1 minifigure. It features a portable suitcase-style storage case and an assortment of classic bricks and plates in primary colors for open-ended building. Included elements span doors and windows, an 8 x 16 baseplate, tires and wheels, a propeller, and various modified parts such as headlight bricks and pinned bricks. The selection supports simple vehicle and structure builds typical of the Basic line at the time.

A new and sealed Suitcase Set is currently valued at around $169, with annual growth of approximately 5%, which is higher than other Basic sets. The average used price is $140 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $182 within the next year.
Suitcase Set is a relatively rare set. We have not seen set 4249-1 for sale in primary or secondary markets for over 6 months. Its market value is likely somewhat higher than our estimate. The last brand new Suitcase Set was sold on eBay.
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Minifigs

Suitcase Set contains 1 minifig. The minifig is also included in 2 other sets.
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Male in Green Jacket
Minifigure with a green jacket featuring 2 large pockets, white legs, and black male hair - pck014
3 sets
Value $12.93

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Theme Basic
Year 2000
Pieces 201
Availability Retired
4122 LEGO Basic Building Set
Retail $19.99
Value $31.56
Growth  +57.9%
Annual growth 2.9%

2155 Water-Plane

Theme Basic
Year 2000
Pieces 18
Availability Retired
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Value $13.34
Annual growth 8.8%

2156 Racer

Theme Basic
Year 2000
Pieces 17
Availability Retired
2156 LEGO Racer
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Value $14.35
Annual growth 7.4%

2157 Speed Boat

Theme Basic
Year 2000
Pieces 16
Availability Retired
2157 LEGO Speed Boat
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Value $10.51
Annual growth 11.3%

2708 Aircraft

Theme Basic
Year 2000
Pieces 12
Availability Retired
2708 LEGO Aircraft
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Value $2.26
Annual growth 3.2%

2722 Ship

Theme Basic
Year 2000
Pieces 12
Availability Retired
2722 LEGO Ship
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Value $3.12
Annual growth 4.5%

2158 Copter

Theme Basic
Year 2000
Pieces 10
Availability Retired
2158 LEGO Copter
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Value $16.00
Annual growth 10.8%

2707 Glider

Theme Basic
Year 2000
Pieces 9
Availability Retired
2707 LEGO Glider
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Value $2.26
Annual growth 3.2%

2709 Snowmobile

Theme Basic
Year 2000
Pieces 8
Availability Retired
2709 LEGO Snowmobile
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Value $2.63
Annual growth 2.1%

2710 Helicopter

Theme Basic
Year 2000
Pieces 8
Availability Retired
2710 LEGO Helicopter
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Value $2.31
Annual growth 3.3%

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About Basic

The LEGO Basic theme, which began in the 1970s, was designed to be a more general, non-thematic series of sets. Unlike the themed sets that revolve around specific stories, characters, or concepts (e.g., space, city, or pirates), the Basic theme provided a collection of standard LEGO bricks and pieces, often in a variety of colors. The goal was to encourage free building and creativity without the confines of a specific theme or narrative.
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