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Two Crater Plates

453 LEGO Two Crater Plates

Name: LEGO Two Crater Plates
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 453-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.80 (25 reviews)

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LEGO 453 Two Crater Plates is a vintage Space set from 1979 valued at $58 for new and sealed sets, up 795% from an original retail price of $6.49. Annual appreciation has averaged 4.78% since release. Used copies are valued between $45 and $51 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This represents the current new/sealed value of the set Two Crater Plates since January 1979. Medium accuracy

LEGO 453-1 Two Crater Plates is a Space Classic set released in 1979, containing 2 pieces. It includes two grey 32 x 32 baseplates featuring a rocky surface with a molded moon crater for creating Classic Space terrain. The set is identical to 305 2 Crater Plates, which was released under a different number in some markets. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $61 within the next year.

Two Crater Plates (453-1) is a very old and rare LEGO set. It has not been available online or in retail stores in good/new condition for over 2 years. Because of its scarcity, the current estimated value of in new condition of $58.06 may be much lower than its true market value. Released in 1979, sealed sets in good condition are especially difficult to find, often commanding a premium well above estimates.

For Sale (New/Sealed)

There are currently no new/sealed listings available for 453 Two Crater Plates at this time.

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All regions 2
United States 2

For Sale (Used)

	(US) Used - eBay listing for 453 Two Crater Plates	$48.19
	(US) Used - All parts come in a plain bag Instructions included No box	$50.00

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Set Details

Set number

453-1

Name

Two Crater Plates

Theme

Space

Subtheme

Classic

Year

1979

Availability

Retired

Pieces

2 (PPP $3.25)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$6.49

New/Sealed

Value

$58.06

Growth

+794.61%

Annual growth

+4.78%

90-day change

0.84%

Used

Value

$48.19

Range

$45.37 - $51.47

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Price (new)

$56.32

Price (used)

$48.19

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*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$58.06

1 year forecast

$60.83+4.78%

5 year forecast

$71.79+23.65%

$68

$74

453 Two Crater Plates is projected to be valued between $68 - $74 within five years.

Insights

Released long ago and now retired, Two Crater Plates is a Classic Space accessory prized for restoring period-correct moonbase layouts, and sealed examples are scarce which supported historical growth, while narrow demand and sensitivity to condition limit upside despite low remake risk.

Set Facts

It includes two grey 32 x 32 baseplates which feature a rocky surface and moon crater.
The set is the same as 305 2 Crater Plates and 453 2 Crater Plates.

Two Crater Plates Reviews

25 ratings

4.8

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Subtheme Analysis

Space / Classic

Sets

Years

1978 - 2015

Annual growth

+5.99% (this set +4.78%)

This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme

Community Stats

Two Crater Plates currently ranks #71 out of the top most owned sets in Space Classic.

#1Small Space Shuttle Craft

#2Astro Car

#3Space Digger

#4Classic Spaceman Minifigure

#5Star Fleet Voyager

#71Two Crater Plates

#72Sonar Transmitting Cruiser

#73Modular Space Transport

About Space Classic

The LEGO Classic Space was introduced in 1978 and was the first space theme. It features sets with peaceful space explorers with no enemies unlike other LEGO space sets. There were 5 astronaut minifigures the wore the same suites but in various colors including blue, red, white, yellow and black.

Classic consists of 90 sets that ran from 1978 to 2015. As of today, 926 Command Center is the most valuable Classic set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $4,645.

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