LEGO 689 Grabber is a vintage LEGOLAND set from 1974 valued at $148 for new and sealed sets, up 14802% from an original retail price of $0.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 10.09% since release. On the used market, values range from $15 to $22 based on condition.
LEGO 689-1 Grabber is a LEGOLAND set released in 1974, containing 46 pieces. Also known as Truck & Shovel, it depicts a red four-axle truck with a cab, transparent windshield and windows, and a yellow-and-red crane mounted on a turntable. The crane has a two-part hinged boom and a working clamshell bucket. This version was sold in Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada, and is the same set as 490 Mobile Crane released in the United States.
A new and sealed Grabber is currently valued at around $148, with annual growth of about 10.1% that is expected to level off to around 7.6% in the coming year. The average used price is $17 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $158 within the next year.
Grabber has become a rare vintage set, as set 689-1 has not been seen for sale in new/good condition online or in retail for over one year. Its actual value is likely above the current estimate.
The last brand new Grabber was sold on eBay.
There are currently no new/sealed listings available for 689 Grabber at this time.