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Bucket Loader

6630 LEGO Construction Bucket Loader

Name: LEGO Construction Bucket Loader
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 6630-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.70 (14 reviews)

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LEGO 6630 Bucket Loader is a vintage Town set from 1981 valued at $82 for new and sealed sets, up 3210% from an original retail price of $2.49. Annual appreciation has averaged 6.12% since release. Used copies are valued between $5 and $6 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Bucket Loader since November 2016. Very high accuracy

LEGO 6630 Bucket Loader is a Town Construction set released in 1981, containing 34 pieces and 1 minifigure. Also known as “Digger,” the set builds a compact bucket loader with a steering wheel, roll bar, and a movable 3x4x1 scoop on an articulated arm. Accessories include a tool holder with a dark gray shovel and wrench, plus a trans-yellow beacon element. The included construction worker minifigure features a blue shirt print, blue legs, and a red hard hat.

A new and sealed Bucket Loader is currently valued at around $82, with annual growth of approximately 4%, which is lower than other Construction sets. The average used price is $5 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $87 within the next year. The 1 included minifig account for approximately 15% of the set's total value.

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United States 2

For Sale (New/Sealed)

	(US) 6630 -Bucket Loader -LEGOLAND Town System - Factory Sealed Box	BrickEconomy Choice $64.95
	(US) BrickLink store Frog_Hopper	$81.60 -1.0%

Minifigs

Bucket Loader contains 1 minifig. The minifig is also included in 20 other sets.

Sets in Town / Construction


	6481 Construction Crew Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction Year 1989 Pieces / Minifigs 169 / 2 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $26.99 Value $391.77 Growth +1351.5% Annual growth 6.9% I own this set I want this set

	6581 Dig 'N' Dump Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction Year 1996 Pieces / Minifigs 127 / 2 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	Retail $13.25 Value $108.27 Growth +717.1% Annual growth 5.6% I own this set I want this set

	6682 Cement Mixer Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction Year 1985 Pieces / Minifigs 90 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $12.99 Value $207.47 Growth +1497.2% Annual growth 3.4% I own this set I want this set

	6686 Backhoe Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction Year 1984 Pieces / Minifigs 88 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $7.25 Value $459.43 Growth +6237.0% Annual growth 10.2% I own this set I want this set

	6662 Backhoe Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction Year 1992 Pieces / Minifigs 85 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $7.25 Value $100.21 Growth +1282.2% Annual growth 4.7% I own this set I want this set

	6565 Construction Crew Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction Year 1997 Pieces / Minifigs 78 / 3 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	Retail $16.50 Value $66.65 Growth +303.9% Annual growth 4.9% I own this set I want this set

	6658 Bulldozer Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction Year 1986 Pieces / Minifigs 65 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $6.99 Value $231.93 Growth +3218.0% Annual growth 4.1% I own this set I want this set

	6678 Pneumatic Crane Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction Year 1980 Pieces / Minifigs 60 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $5.99 Value $199.99 Growth +3238.7% Annual growth 5.7% I own this set I want this set

	6631 Steam Shovel Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction Year 1985 Pieces / Minifigs 47 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $4.49 Value $137.95 Growth +2972.4% Annual growth 4.5% I own this set I want this set

	6532 Diesel Dumper Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction Year 1991 Pieces / Minifigs 46 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $5.49 Value $66.48 Growth +1110.9% Annual growth 7.2% I own this set I want this set

	6652 Construction Truck Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction Year 1983 Pieces / Minifigs 44 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $4.58 Value $157.62 Growth +3341.5% Annual growth 4.1% I own this set I want this set

	6527 Tipper Truck Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction Year 1989 Pieces / Minifigs 43 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $4.49 Value $330.71 Growth +7265.5% Annual growth 11.1% I own this set I want this set

	6535 Dumper Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction Year 1995 Pieces / Minifigs 42 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $4.49 Value $44.00 Growth +880.0% Annual growth 6.6% I own this set I want this set

	6648-2 Dump Truck Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction Year 1980 Pieces / Minifigs 42 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $4.49 Value $129.99 Growth +2795.1% Annual growth 7.5% I own this set I want this set

	6512 Landscape Loader Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction Year 1992 Pieces / Minifigs 37 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay	Retail $3.25 Value $38.74 Growth +1092.0% Annual growth 7.4% I own this set I want this set

	6507 Mini Dumper Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction Year 1989 Pieces / Minifigs 30 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $2.49 Value $29.39 Growth +1080.3% Annual growth 3.7% I own this set I want this set

	6603 Shovel Truck Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction Year 1985 Pieces / Minifigs 27 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $2.49 Value $166.26 Growth +6577.1% Annual growth 8.4% I own this set I want this set

	6504 Tractor Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction Year 1988 Pieces / Minifigs 25 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $2.49 Value $113.28 Growth +4449.4% Annual growth 8.1% I own this set I want this set

	1633 Mini Loader Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction Year 1990 Pieces 24 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $2.49 Value $27.48 Growth +1003.6% Annual growth 6.9% I own this set I want this set

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Set Details

Set number

6630-1

Name

Bucket Loader

Theme

Town

Subtheme

Construction

Year

1981

Availability

Retired

Pieces

34 (PPP $0.07)

Minifigs

1 (Value $12.59)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$2.49

New/Sealed

Value

$82.43

Growth

+3210.44%

Annual growth

+6.12%

90-day change

-3.98%

Used

Value

$5.27

Range

$4.59 - $6.33

Quick Buy

eBay

Buy

Lowest price

$64.95

Bricklink

Buy

Lowest price

$81.60

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$82.43

1 year forecast

$87.07+5.63%

5 year forecast

$101.68+23.35%

$97

$105

6630 Bucket Loader is projected to be valued between $97 - $105 within five years.

Insights

Released long ago and retired, Bucket Loader (6630) is an early Town construction micro-vehicle whose long out-of-production status and scarce sealed examples have supported stronger post-retirement performance, and lack of unique molds plus modern substitutes keeps demand focused on high-grade, nostalgia-driven copies.

Set Facts

It was also called "Digger" and is a bucket loader with a steering wheel, roll bar, light and movable scoop.
The included minifigure is a construction workman with blue shirt print, jeans and a red hard hat.
The bucket loader features a movable 3x4x1 bucket attached to an articulated arm and a yellow flashing beacon for safety.
The set includes a tool holder with a dark gray shovel and a classic wrench (or spanner) in dark gray.

Bucket Loader Reviews

14 reviews

4.7

Collectors

Investors

Brickset

“Its a very good set; the original blue shirted workman has a spanner for the digger and a handy shovel, the yellow beacon light looks great on the black rails, the front grill looks great, black on construction yellow and the whole design is solid and chunky. The red bucket... More arms were an inventive piece and the bucket can scoop small bricks.”

Full review at brickset.com

BrickEconomy Member Review

“This classic bucket loader build features a functional articulated bucket and a minifigure equipped with tools that attach neatly to the back of the vehicle. Its straightforward design highlights key details like the engine compartment, a protective safety bar, and a flashing yellow beacon. A sturdy and nostalgic addition to any collection, it’s simple yet cleverly built for its time.”

Subtheme Analysis

Town / Construction

Sets

Years

1980 - 1997

Annual growth

+5.21% (this set +6.12%)

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

Community Stats

Bucket Loader currently ranks #9 out of the top most owned sets in Town Construction.

#2Backhoe

#9Bucket Loader

#10Tractor

#11Construction Truck

About Town Construction

LEGO Construction is a subtheme of the Town introduced in 1980 and ran until 1997 that was based around various types of construction. Town Construction was later moved to the City theme.

Construction consists of 20 sets that ran from 1980 to 1997. As of today, 6686 Backhoe is the most valuable Construction set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $459.

Set Pricing Models

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

New/Sealed

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$82.43

Value (in a year)

$87.07

Value (in 2 years)

$91.22

Accuracy

0.960400 Very high

Statistical Model

Value (today)

$99.61

Value (in a year)

$100.52

Value (in two years)

$101.44

Accuracy

0.208530 Very low

Used

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$5.27

Value (low range)

$4.59

Value (high range)

$6.33

Accuracy

0.905400 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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