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Steam Shovel

6631 LEGO Construction Steam Shovel

Name: LEGO Construction Steam Shovel
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 6631-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.70 (23 reviews)

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LEGO 6631 Steam Shovel is a vintage Town set from 1985 valued at $138 for new and sealed sets, up 2983% 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 $138, 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 $145 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

All regions 6
United States 1
European Union 5

For Sale (Used)

	(NL) Used - 100% complete with instructions. No box. Nice condition.	$4.61
	(US) Used - eBay listing for 6631 Steam Shovel	$4.83
	(NL) Used - Complete set in good condition, with good instructions. No box, no spare part...	$4.88
	(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

Minifigs

Steam Shovel contains 1 minifig. The minifig is also included in 5 other sets.

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Male with Black Overalls

6 sets

Value $17.80

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 $349.02 Growth +1193.1% Annual growth 6.7% 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	Retail $13.25 Value $106.20 Growth +701.5% 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 $375.35 Growth +5077.2% Annual growth 9.7% 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 $100.54 Growth +1286.8% 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	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 $231.33 Growth +3209.4% Annual growth 9.0% 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

	6532 Diesel Dumper Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction Year 1991 Pieces / Minifigs 46 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $5.49 Value $69.35 Growth +1163.2% Annual growth 7.4% 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 $149.99 Growth +3174.9% Annual growth 4.0% 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 $50.74 Growth +1030.1% Annual growth 6.8% 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 Bricklink	Retail $3.25 Value $39.78 Growth +1124.0% Annual growth 7.5% I own this set I want this set

	6630 Bucket Loader Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction Year 1981 Pieces / Minifigs 34 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $2.49 Value $82.43 Growth +3210.4% Annual growth 6.1% 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 $29.48 Growth +1083.9% 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 $113.19 Growth +4445.8% Annual growth 8.0% 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 $27.55 Growth +1006.4% Annual growth 6.9% I own this set I want this set

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Set Details

Set number

6631-1

Name

Steam Shovel

Theme

Town

Subtheme

Construction

Year

1985

Released

April 1985

Availability

Retired

Pieces

47 (PPP $0.10)

Minifigs

1 (Value $17.80)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$4.49

New/Sealed

Value

$138.43

Growth

+2983.07%

Annual growth

+4.49%

90-day change

6.41%

Used

Value

$5.45

Range

$4.48 - $6.94

Quick Buy

eBay

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Price (new)

$134.28

Price (used)

$4.83

Bricklink

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*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$138.43

1 year forecast

$144.65+4.49%

5 year forecast

$169.21+22.24%

$161

$174

6631 Steam Shovel is projected to be valued between $161 - $174 within five years.

Insights

Released in 1985 and now retired, Steam Shovel 6631 is a vintage Classic Town construction model whose era-specific styling and nostalgia keep it differentiated, and limited numbers of intact boxed copies support collector interest while remake risk for excavator subjects remains.

Set Facts

It was also called "Excavator" and features a small yellow excavator and a construction worker minifigure.

Steam Shovel Reviews

23 reviews

4.7

Collectors

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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.”

Subtheme Analysis

Town / Construction

Sets

Years

1980 - 1997

Annual growth

+5.62% (this set +4.49%)

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

Community Stats

Steam Shovel currently ranks #13 out of the top most owned sets in Town Construction.

#2Backhoe

#13Steam Shovel

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 $375.

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 $138, while used sets can be found for $5 in good condition.

Set Pricing Models

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

New/Sealed

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$138.43

Value (in a year)

$144.65

Value (in 2 years)

$150.88

Accuracy

0.820000 High

Statistical Model

Value (today)

$133.40

Value (in a year)

$136.54

Value (in two years)

$139.68

Accuracy

0.266561 Very low

Used

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$5.45

Value (low range)

$4.48

Value (high range)

$6.94

Accuracy

0.765000 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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