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6631 LEGO Construction Steam Shovel
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LEGO 6631 Steam Shovel is a vintage Town set from 1985 valued at $137 for new and sealed sets, up 2951% from an original retail price of $4.49. Annual appreciation has averaged 4.49% since release. Used copies are valued between $4 and $7 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Steam Shovel since April 2017. High accuracy
LEGO 6631 Steam Shovel is a Town Construction set released in 1985, containing 47 pieces and 1 minifigure. It builds a small yellow excavator with an articulated arm and bucket, along with a construction worker. The vehicle includes rolling wheels and simple open-cab styling characteristic of Classic Town designs. The set was also called “Excavator” in some regions.

A new and sealed Steam Shovel is currently valued at around $137, with annual growth of approximately 4%. The average used price is $5 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $143 within the next year. The 1 included minifig account for approximately 13% of the set's total value.
Steam Shovel is a relatively rare set. We have not seen set 6631-1 for sale in primary or secondary markets for over 6 months. Its market value is likely somewhat higher than our estimate. The last brand new Steam Shovel was sold on eBay.

For Sale (New/Sealed)

There are currently no new/sealed listings available for 6631 Steam Shovel at this time.
All regions

For Sale (Used)

 (NL) Used - Complete set in good condition, with good instructions. No box, no spare part... $4.88
(US) Used - eBay listing for 6631 Steam Shovel $5.18
(NL) Used - Complete, Used with no instruction No box $5.23
(NL) Used - Without box without extra parts $5.51
(NL) Used - BrickLink store DominiqueWatervalpriveshop $5.72
(NL) Used - Complete, Used with instruction No box $5.80

Minifigs

Steam Shovel contains 1 minifig. The minifig is also included in 5 other sets.
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Male with Black Overalls
Minifigure with black overalls with a pocket, black legs, and a red construction helmet - ovr007
6 sets
Value $17.14

Sets in Town / Construction

6481 Construction Crew

Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction
Year 1989
Pieces / Minifigs 169 / 2
Availability Retired
6481 LEGO Construction Crew
Retail $26.99
Value $426.96
Growth  +1481.9%
Annual growth 7.1%

6581 Dig 'N' Dump

Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction
Year 1996
Pieces / Minifigs 127 / 2
Availability Retired
6581 LEGO Construction Dig 'N' Dump
Retail $13.25
Value $100.00
Growth  +654.7%
Annual growth 5.5%

6682 Cement Mixer

Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction
Year 1985
Pieces / Minifigs 90 / 1
Availability Retired
6682 LEGO Construction Cement Mixer
Retail $12.99
Value $190.61
Growth  +1367.4%
Annual growth 3.3%

6686 Backhoe

Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction
Year 1984
Pieces / Minifigs 88 / 1
Availability Retired
6686 LEGO Construction Backhoe
Retail $7.25
Value $319.02
Growth  +4300.3%
Annual growth 9.3%

6662 Backhoe

Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction
Year 1992
Pieces / Minifigs 85 / 1
Availability Retired
6662 LEGO Construction Backhoe
Retail $7.25
Value $73.70
Growth  +916.6%
Annual growth 4.3%

6565 Construction Crew

Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction
Year 1997
Pieces / Minifigs 78 / 3
Availability Retired
6565 LEGO Construction Crew
Retail $16.50
Value $64.65
Growth  +291.8%
Annual growth 4.8%

6658 Bulldozer

Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction
Year 1986
Pieces / Minifigs 65 / 1
Availability Retired
6658 LEGO Construction Bulldozer
Retail $6.99
Value $230.79
Growth  +3201.7%
Annual growth 9.0%

6678 Pneumatic Crane

Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction
Year 1980
Pieces / Minifigs 60 / 1
Availability Retired
6678 LEGO Construction Pneumatic Crane
Retail $5.99
Value $199.99
Growth  +3238.7%
Annual growth 5.8%

6532 Diesel Dumper

Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction
Year 1991
Pieces / Minifigs 46 / 1
Availability Retired
6532 LEGO Construction Diesel Dumper
Retail $5.49
Value $66.48
Growth  +1110.9%
Annual growth 7.3%

6652 Construction Truck

Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction
Year 1983
Pieces / Minifigs 44 / 1
Availability Retired
6652 LEGO Construction Truck
Retail $4.58
Value $151.59
Growth  +3209.8%
Annual growth 4.1%

6527 Tipper Truck

Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction
Year 1989
Pieces / Minifigs 43 / 1
Availability Retired
6527 LEGO Construction Tipper Truck
Retail $4.49
Value $330.71
Growth  +7265.5%
Annual growth 11.1%

6535 Dumper

Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction
Year 1995
Pieces / Minifigs 42 / 1
Availability Retired
6535 LEGO Construction Dumper
Retail $4.49
Value $49.35
Growth  +999.1%
Annual growth 6.8%

6648-2 Dump Truck

Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction
Year 1980
Pieces / Minifigs 42 / 1
Availability Retired
6648-2 LEGO Construction Dump Truck
Retail $4.49
Value $132.79
Growth  +2857.5%
Annual growth 7.1%

6512 Landscape Loader

Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction
Year 1992
Pieces / Minifigs 37 / 1
Availability Retired
6512 LEGO Construction Landscape Loader
Retail $3.25
Value $37.68
Growth  +1059.4%
Annual growth 3.5%

6630 Bucket Loader

Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction
Year 1981
Pieces / Minifigs 34 / 1
Availability Retired
6630 LEGO Construction Bucket Loader
Retail $2.49
Value $82.34
Growth  +3206.8%
Annual growth 6.1%

6507 Mini Dumper

Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction
Year 1989
Pieces / Minifigs 30 / 1
Availability Retired
6507 LEGO Construction Mini Dumper
Retail $2.49
Value $29.23
Growth  +1073.9%
Annual growth 3.7%

6603 Shovel Truck

Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction
Year 1985
Pieces / Minifigs 27 / 1
Availability Retired
6603 LEGO Construction Shovel Truck
Retail $2.49
Value $166.26
Growth  +6577.1%
Annual growth 8.4%

6504 Tractor

Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction
Year 1988
Pieces / Minifigs 25 / 1
Availability Retired
6504 LEGO Construction Tractor
Retail $2.49
Value $113.28
Growth  +4449.4%
Annual growth 8.1%

1633 Mini Loader

Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction
Year 1990
Pieces 24
Availability Retired
1633 LEGO Construction Mini Loader
Retail $2.49
Value $27.33
Growth  +997.6%
Annual growth 6.9%

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Steam Shovel Reviews

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BrickEconomy Member Review
“This construction vehicle set offers a nide era build with innovative features of the time, including a unique gear lever piece. Its well-designed minifigure and thoughtful details, like a road barricade and printed elements, enhance its appeal.”
 

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, 6481 Construction Crew is the most valuable Construction set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $427.
Summary
Town Construction Steam Shovel set 6631 was released in April 1985, retailing for $4, but has since been retired. New, unopened Steam Shovel sets are valued at $137, while used sets can be found for $5 in good condition.
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