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LEGO 616 Cargo Ship is a vintage Basic set from 1976 valued at $67 for new and sealed sets, up 1696% from an original retail price of $3.75. Annual appreciation has averaged 4.87% since release. Used copies are valued between $7 and $13 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Cargo Ship since April 2018. High accuracy
LEGO 616-1 Cargo Ship is a Basic Model set released in 1976, containing 31 pieces. The set builds a small brick-built cargo vessel measuring approximately 16 x 4 studs, featuring a blue hull with red flooring and a white deck. The model uses straightforward studded construction to depict the ship’s deck and superstructure at a miniature scale.

A new and sealed Cargo Ship is currently valued at around $67, with annual growth of approximately 3%. The average used price is $10 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $71 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $49 to $73.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (ES) NNew in sealed box (this set was made without polybags) with shelf wear.If you want t... $43.39
-35.6%
(ES) New in sealed box. Excellent condition can have price sticker on side. Ask for pictur... $52.07
-22.7%
(NL) New in sealed box. More pictures available on request. $63.00
-6.5%
(US) eBay listing for Cargo Ship $65.33
-3.0%
(US) Box in great condition for age; some shelfwear and dinginess $70.00
+3.9%
(FR) BrickLink store Rescue Bricks $78.75
+16.9%

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About Basic Model

Model was a small subtheme of the LEGO Basic theme, which began in the 1970s, was designed to be a more general, non-thematic series of sets. Unlike the themed sets that revolve around specific stories, characters, or concepts (e.g., space, city, or pirates), the Basic theme provided a collection of standard LEGO bricks and pieces, often in a variety of colors. The goal was to encourage free building and creativity without the confines of a specific theme or narrative.
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