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1x1 Bricks with Letters

488 LEGO 1x1 Bricks with Letters

Name: LEGO 1x1 Bricks with Letters
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 488-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.70 (19 reviews)

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LEGO 488 1x1 Bricks with Letters is a vintage Classic set from 1966 valued at $109 for new and sealed sets, up 21686% from an original retail price of $0.50. Annual appreciation has averaged 5.82% since release. On the used market, values range from $90 to $102 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set 1x1 Bricks with Letters since June 2017. High accuracy

LEGO 488-1 1x1 Bricks with Letters is a Classic Supplemental set released in 1966, containing 44 pieces. Issued as a LEGO System parts pack and sold only in Continental Europe, it was similar in concept to set 988-1 Alphabet Bricks. The assortment consists of white 1x1 bricks printed with blue capital letters, including accented characters such as Ä, Å, Æ, Ö, Ø, and Ü. It was intended to provide lettering and signage options for early System-era builds.

A new and sealed 1x1 Bricks with Letters is currently valued at around $109, with annual growth of approximately 4%, which is lower than other Supplemental sets. The average used price is $90 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $115 within the next year.

It has been a few months since we last saw 488 1x1 Bricks with Letters available in either primary or secondary markets. Its true value may be slightly higher than our current estimate. The last brand new 1x1 Bricks with Letters was sold on eBay.

There are currently no new/sealed listings available for 1x1 Bricks with Letters at this time.

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Set Details

Set number

488-1

Name

1x1 Bricks with Letters

Theme

Classic

Subtheme

Supplemental

Year

1966

Availability

Retired

Pieces

44 (PPP $0.01)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$0.50

New/Sealed

Value

$108.93

Growth

+21686.00%

Annual growth

+5.82%

90-day change

1.07%

Used

Value

$90.41

Range

$89.52 - $101.57

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*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$108.93

1 year forecast

$115.27+5.82%

5 year forecast

$140.33+28.83%

$136

$144

488 1x1 Bricks with Letters is projected to be valued between $136 - $144 within five years.

Insights

Released as a supplemental Classic-era item and retired, 1x1 Bricks with Letters, with Continental Europe distribution and period-correct packaging, draws collector interest for its unique printed letter elements, and sealed examples are scarce while trading volume is thin and outcomes can be more variable.

Set Facts

This was a parts set branded under LEGO System.
It was only released in Continental Europe. The set was similar to set 988-1 Alphabet Bricks.
The set contains 1x1 white bricks each printed with a unique blue capital letter, including the complete English alphabet from A to X, as well as special characters such as Ä, Å, Æ, Ö, Ø, and Ü.

Regional Retail Prices

United States

$0.50

United Kingdom

£1.95

1x1 Bricks with Letters Reviews

19 ratings

4.7

Collectors

Investors

Subtheme Analysis

Classic / Supplemental

Sets

140

Years

1960 - 1971

Annual growth

+5.44% (this set +5.82%)

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

Community Stats

1x1 Bricks with Letters currently ranks #42 out of the top most owned sets in Classic Supplemental.

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About Classic Supplemental

Starting in the 1950s LEGO began individual parts sales, a practice that began with the Ferguson Tracktor in 1951. LEGO would supply dealers with wooden parts boxes and refill packs. These individual part sales would continue, at least in some markets, into the late 1950’s.

Supplemental consists of 140 sets that ran from 1960 to 1971. As of today, 890-2 Lockable Storage Box is the most valuable Supplemental set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $435.

Set Pricing Models

BrickEconomy uses a number of methods to determine the value of a set.

New/Sealed

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$108.93

Value (in a year)

$115.27

Value (in 2 years)

$121.63

Accuracy

0.820000 High

Statistical Model

Value (today)

$106.07

Value (in a year)

$110.92

Value (in two years)

$115.79

Accuracy

0.407001 Low

Used

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$90.41

Value (low range)

$89.52

Value (high range)

$101.57

Accuracy

0.765000 High

To learn more about how we calculate pricing and forecasting, check out our article on BrickEconomy’s Approach to LEGO Pricing and Future Value Predictions.

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