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45100 LEGO Education StoryStarter Core Set
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LEGO 45100 StoryStarter Core Set is a Education set currently valued at $201 for new and sealed sets. Annual appreciation has averaged 9.47% since release. On the used market, values range from $164 to $191 based on condition. The set's market is keeping a steady course, with a flat recent value.

StoryStarter Core Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set StoryStarter Core Set since April 2018. Very high accuracy
LEGO 45100 StoryStarter Core Set is an Education StoryStarter set released in 2013, containing 1,147 pieces. It is packaged in a plastic storage box with two sorting trays and includes a sticker sheet and an element survey for classroom management. The set provides a broad mix of basic bricks, scenery elements, and minifigure parts and accessories to build characters, settings, and props, and is designed for groups of up to five students. The solution also includes a Curriculum Pack and StoryVisualizer software introducing 24 activities.

A sealed StoryStarter Core Set is worth about $201. It has grown by roughly 9.5% a year since retiring, and our forecast adds another 5% or so next year. The average used price is $167 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $183 to $212. Recent market trends show a period of price correction, with values declining over the past year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Education: Storystarter Core Set (45100)
BrickEconomy Choice
$149.00
(US) Education: Storystarter Core Set (45100) $200.00
-0.6%
(US) Education: Storystarter Core Set (45100) New $204.95
+1.9%
(US) StoryStarter Core Set from BrickLink seller surelee $225.00
+11.8%

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 45100 StoryStarter Core Set.

Market Momentum

Neutral
Member demand is cooling and this set is lagging its theme, so momentum is holding level.
SupplyTypical for Education
Listings steady this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+1% typical for Education
-3% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:32% bearish·61% neutral·7% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Compared with other 2013 Education sets

#2 of 12
By growth since retail, +74%
+0%+79%
In the top quarter of the group.
$0.18 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$0.18
Typical
$1.05
Under a third of the group's typical value per piece.
Top sets by growthSince retail
145514 Cable Pack+79%
245100 StoryStarter Core Set+74%
345544 Education EV3 Core Set+67%

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45560 Education EV3 Expansion Set

Theme / Subtheme Education / Mindstorms
Year 2013
Pieces 853
Availability Retired
45560 LEGO Mindstorms Education EV3 Expansion Set
Retail $99.95
Value $163.40
Growth  +63.5%
Annual growth 3.9%

45544 Education EV3 Core Set

Theme / Subtheme Education / Mindstorms
Year 2013
Pieces 541
Availability Retired
45544 LEGO Mindstorms Education EV3 Core Set
Retail $339.95
Value $568.47
Growth  +67.2%
Annual growth 4.0%

45000 Creative Builder

Theme / Subtheme Education / Duplo
Year 2013
Pieces / Duplo figures 124 / 2
Availability Retired
45000 LEGO Education Duplo Creative Builder
Retail $64.95
Value $78.13
Growth  +20.3%
Annual growth 4.0%

45001 Playground

Theme / Subtheme Education / Duplo
Year 2013
Pieces / Duplo figures 104 / 6
Availability Retired
45001 LEGO Education Duplo Playground
Retail $69.99
Value $109.79
Growth  +56.9%
Annual growth 9.2%

45002 Tech Machines Set

Theme / Subtheme Education / Duplo
Year 2013
Pieces / Duplo figures 98 / 6
Availability Retired
45002 LEGO Education Duplo Tech Machines Set
Retail $229.95
Value $295.95
Growth  +28.7%
Annual growth 4.1%

45003 Soft Starter Set

Theme / Subtheme Education / Soft Bricks
Year 2013
Pieces 84
Availability Retired
45003 LEGO Education Soft Bricks Soft Starter Set
Retail $576.95
Value $738.36
Growth  +28.0%
Annual growth 1.5%

45514 Cable Pack

Theme / Subtheme Education / Mindstorms
Year 2013
Pieces 7
Availability Retired
45514 LEGO Education Mindstorms Cable Pack
Retail $14.99
Value $26.81
Growth  +78.9%
Annual growth 3.4%

45080 Creative Cards

Theme Education
Year 2013
Availability Retired
45080 LEGO Education Creative Cards
Retail $32.99
Value $36.75
Growth  +11.4%
Annual growth 2.3%

45501 DC Rechargeable Battery

Theme / Subtheme Education / Mindstorms
Year 2013
Availability Retired
45501 LEGO Education Mindstorms DC Rechargeable Battery
Retail $84.99
Value $118.89
Growth  +39.9%
Annual growth 2.9%

45515 Bluetooth Dongle

Theme / Subtheme Education / Mindstorms
Year 2013
Availability Retired
45515 LEGO Education Mindstorms Bluetooth Dongle
Retail $29.99
Value $30.00
Growth  +0.0%

45516 WiFi Dongle

Theme / Subtheme Education / Mindstorms
Year 2013
Availability Retired
45516 LEGO Education Mindstorms WiFi Dongle
Retail $29.99
Value $30.00
Growth  +0.0%

StoryStarter Core Set Questions

What is the current value of LEGO 45100 StoryStarter Core Set?

A new, sealed copy of StoryStarter Core Set is worth about $201 today. A used copy in good condition goes for about $167.

Is LEGO 45100 StoryStarter Core Set retired?

Yes. StoryStarter Core Set has been retired by LEGO. Collectors now buy it on the secondary market, from sellers on sites like eBay and BrickLink.

How much has LEGO 45100 StoryStarter Core Set gone up in value?

Since it sold for $115.95 in shops, StoryStarter Core Set has risen 74% in value, or roughly 9.5% a year on average.

What will LEGO 45100 StoryStarter Core Set be worth next year?

BrickEconomy's forecast puts StoryStarter Core Set near $212 in twelve months, about 5% more than today. In the short term the market reads neutral. Signals from demand, supply and price are mixed. This is an estimate and markets can change.

How many pieces are in LEGO 45100 StoryStarter Core Set?

The set contains 1,147 pieces, or $0.10 per piece at retail.

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“Engaging your students in language arts learning, has never been easier! Watch and learn about the complete StoryStarter solution including the StoryStarter Core Set, Curriculum pack, StoryVisualizer Software, and three Expansion Packs.”
 

About Education

Education is a LEGO theme designed specifically for schools that concentrates on sets that can be used in education institutions and includes sets the focus on DUPLO and TECHNIC themes and contain larger amounts of pieces. Initially LEGO Education was known as Dacta.
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StoryStarter is designed for elementary schools, grades 2-5, targeting the English Language Arts curriculum. The StoryStarter solution is designed to develop skills in speaking and listening, reading, language, writing, and areas of technology and digital learning.

StoryStarter is a unique, creative learning tool that provides narrative experiences for students and empowers them to create stories in a natural way. It enhances speaking, listening, reading, writing, and comprehension skills. The StoryStarter solution gets students involved right from the start, motivating them to use their imagination to develop and create narratives, characters, and storylines.

Storytelling and story-making, within a supportive structure, are powerful tools for improving literacy and encouraging students to confidently communicate stories, and tales and events from daily life. Sequencing events in a natural order promotes understanding and stimulates the imagination, encouraging creativity...
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