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LEGO 490 Mobile Crane is a vintage LEGOLAND set from 1975 valued at $119 for new and sealed sets, up 11806% from an original retail price of $1.00. Annual appreciation has averaged 5.72% since release. Used copies are valued between $15 and $21 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Mobile Crane since June 2016. High accuracy
LEGO 490-1 Mobile Crane is a LEGOLAND set released in 1975, containing 46 pieces. The model is a red four-axle truck with a cab and a crane mounted on the rear. Its crane assembly includes a turntable, a two-part hinged boom, and a working clamshell bucket. This was the United States version of the model and is the same set as 689 Truck & Shovel / Grabber, which was released in Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada.

A new and sealed Mobile Crane is currently valued at around $119, with annual growth of approximately 6%. The average used price is $18 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $126 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $135 to $180.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) NEW LEGO Town Construction Mobile Crane Set 6361 1986 Vintage
BrickEconomy Choice
$129.99
(US) New Vintage LEGO 1974 Mobile Crane #490 Sealed $134.99
+13.4%
(US) New Vintage LEGO 1974 Mobile Crane #490 $169.99
+42.8%
(US) LEGOLAND: Mobile Crane (490) $180.00
+51.2%
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For Sale (Used)

 (US) Used - 490 Town Mobile Crane Vintage 1979 99% Complete Glued Piece w/ manual
$20.00

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Mobile Crane Reviews

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“The set builds into a medium sized four-axle truck with a crane on the back. The truck is mostly red and has a cab with transparent windshield and windows and a decorated 1x4 brick on front with printed grille and headlights on it. The crane, which is mostly yellow with some... More red, is mounted on a turntable and has a two-part movable boom with two hinges. A working clamshell bucket is connected to the end of the boom.”
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About LEGOLAND

The LEGO LEGOLAND theme, introduced in the 1970s and continuing into the 1980s, comprised sets that replicated everyday scenes, vehicles, and buildings in a more simplistic style than later themes. These sets, pre-dating the minifigure era, were designed to represent various aspects of life, from towns to vehicles to castles. The LEGOLAND theme was foundational in the evolution of LEGO, bridging the gap between basic brick building and the more themed, narrative-driven sets that would become standard in subsequent years.
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