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LEGO 612 Tipper Truck is a vintage LEGOLAND set from 1974 valued at $100 for new and sealed sets, up 3910% from an original retail price of $2.49. Annual appreciation has averaged 7.36% since release. Used copies are valued between $3 and $6 depending on condition. The market leans up, driven by its recent climb and faster growth than similar retired sets.

Tipper Truck Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Tipper Truck since March 2017. High accuracy
LEGO 612-1 Tipper Truck is a LEGOLAND set released in 1974, containing 23 pieces. The set builds a small utility truck with a tilting tipper bucket, dual rear wheels, a classic windscreen, and a chrome-printed grille. It was sold in Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada, and is the regional equivalent of set 435 Tipper Truck released in the United States. The tipper bucket element used in the model appeared in only a small number of early sets, with blue versions used more commonly than yellow.

A new Tipper Truck sells for around $100 today, after averaging 7.4% growth a year since retirement. Give it five years and our forecast has it near $119. The average used price is $5 for those in good overall condition.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Rare Vintage Year 1974 612 LEGOLAND Tipper Truck Sealed
BrickEconomy Choice
$99.99
(ES) Tipper Truck from BrickLink seller BroccoliBricks $92.39
-7.5%
(FR) Tipper Truck from BrickLink seller BLUXE $106.20
+6.4%
(US) Rare Vintage Year 1974 612 LEGOLAND Tipper Truck Sealed $107.50
+7.7%
(NL) Tipper Truck from BrickLink seller FvdH $111.79
+12.0%
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For Sale (Used)

 (UK) Used - 100% COMPLETE, but no instructions or original box. All bricks are of the CORR... $3.18
(US) Used - eBay listing for 612 Tipper Truck $3.71
(UK) Used - 100% Complete, all original vintage parts in good condition, a few parts may h... $3.75
(NL) Used - 100% compleet with instruction 9/10 with little pencel writing $4.73
(NL) Used, Complete, no instruction, no box $5.04
(HU) Used - with A4 Printed instruction / A4 nyomtatott tmutatval $6.26

Market Momentum

Bullish
Collectors are following this set closely, and its value has climbed over the last three months. It has grown faster than similar retired LEGOLAND sets over the past year, though our two-year forecast suggests that pace will slow.
Growth vs peers+4% typical for LEGOLAND
+83% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:23% bearish·2% neutral·75% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

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614-2 Digger

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Tipper Truck Questions

What is the current value of LEGO 612 Tipper Truck?

Today's value for a new, sealed copy of Tipper Truck is $100. On the used market, expect to pay around $5.

Has LEGO 612 Tipper Truck been retired?

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

Has LEGO 612 Tipper Truck increased in value?

Yes, by a wide margin. Since it sold for $2.49 in shops, Tipper Truck has risen 3,910% in value, about 7.4% a year. That edges past the LEGOLAND average of 5.9% a year.

How much could LEGO 612 Tipper Truck be worth in a year?

If our forecast holds, Tipper Truck should be worth close to $102 next year, about 2% more than today. The short-term reading agrees, with the market reading bullish. Like any forecast, this is an estimate.

What is the piece count of LEGO 612 Tipper Truck?

Tipper Truck is built from 23 pieces, or $0.11 per piece at retail.

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BrickEconomy Member Review
“The LEGO Tipper Truck (435) is a delightful classic from 1976, featuring a charmingly simple design. Highlights include the rare blue Tipper bucket, a vintage chrome-printed grille, and unique "douly" rear wheels. The old-school box and pristine instructions make this set a nostalgic gem for collectors.”
 

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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