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704-3 LEGO Samsonite Small Basic Set Canister
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704-3 LEGO Samsonite Small Basic Set Canister
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LEGO 704 Small Basic Set Canister is a vintage Samsonite set from 1962 valued at $521 for new and sealed sets, up 13870% from an original retail price of $3.73. Annual appreciation has averaged 8.03% since release. On the used market, values range from $383 to $435 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This represents the current new/sealed value of the set Small Basic Set Canister since January 1962. Medium accuracy
LEGO 704-3 Small Basic Set Canister is a Samsonite Basic Set released in 1962, containing 165 pieces. The set is an assortment of basic bricks packaged in a cylindrical canister, and it was sold exclusively through Sears in the United States and Canada. It was also known as the 704 Samsonite Tube and is the same set as 704 Small Basic Set Canister. Released during the early Samsonite licensing period for LEGO in North America, it reflects the brand’s early-1960s packaging and distribution approach in that region. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $560 within the next year.
Small Basic Set Canister (704-3) is an exceptionally old and rare LEGO set. It has not been available online or in retail stores in good/new condition for over 2 years. Due to its rarity, the estimated value in sealed condition of $521.08 may understate its true worth, assuming one can even be found for sale. Since this set was released in 1962, finding it sealed and well-preserved is exceptionally difficult—making complete sets with intact boxes museum-grade collectibles.
There are currently no new/sealed listings available for Small Basic Set Canister at this time.
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Sets in Samsonite / Basic Set

615 Samsonite Gift Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1963
Pieces 615
Availability Retired
615 LEGO Samsonite Gift Set
Retail $14.95
Value $469.57
Growth  +3040.9%
Annual growth 5.6%

717 Junior Constructor

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1961
Pieces 512
Availability Retired
717 LEGO Samsonite Junior Constructor
Retail $16.95
Value $531.53
Growth  +3035.9%
Annual growth 5.4%

450-2 Deluxe Building Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1963
Pieces 450
Availability Retired
450-2 LEGO Samsonite Deluxe Building Set
Retail $10.95
Value $467.91
Growth  +4173.2%
Annual growth 6.1%

905 Doll Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1963
Pieces 266
Availability Retired
905 LEGO Samsonite Doll Set
Retail $4.84
Value $557.06
Growth  +11409.5%
Annual growth 7.8%

605-4 Wheel Toy Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1963
Pieces 180
Availability Retired
605-4 LEGO Samsonite Wheel Toy Set
Retail $5.95
Value $356.83
Growth  +5897.1%
Annual growth 6.7%

1605-2 Wheel Toy Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1963
Pieces 178
Availability Retired
1605-2 LEGO Samsonite Wheel Toy Set
Retail $5.95
Value $543.02
Growth  +9026.4%
Annual growth 7.4%

702-2 Small Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1961
Pieces 110
Availability Retired
702-2 LEGO Samsonite Small Basic Set
Retail $1.95
Value $433.30
Growth  +22120.5%
Annual growth 8.7%

1905-2 Doll Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1963
Availability Retired
1905-2 LEGO Samsonite Doll Set
Retail $4.95
Value $539.50
Growth  +10799.0%
Annual growth 7.7%

703-2 Small Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1961
Availability Retired
703-2 LEGO Samsonite Small Basic Set
Retail $2.95
Value $458.31
Growth  +15435.9%
Annual growth 8.1%

705-3 Medium Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1963
Availability Retired
705-3 LEGO Samsonite Medium Basic Set
Retail $4.95
Value $350.07
Growth  +6972.1%
Annual growth 7.0%

705-2 Small Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1961
Availability Retired
705-2 LEGO Samsonite Small Basic Set
Retail $4.95

706-2 Medium Basic Set Canister

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1962
Availability Retired
706-2 LEGO Samsonite Medium Basic Set Canister
Retail $4.84
Value $672.00
Growth  +13784.3%
Annual growth 8.0%

708-2 Medium Basic Set Flat Box

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1961
Availability Retired
708-2 LEGO Samsonite Medium Basic Set Flat Box
Retail $7.95
Value $561.98
Growth  +6968.9%
Annual growth 6.8%

710-5 Large Basic Set Canister

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1962
Availability Retired
710-5 LEGO Samsonite Large Basic Set Canister
Retail $9.73
Value $637.15
Growth  +6448.3%
Annual growth 6.8%

711-2 Large Basic Set Flat Box

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1961
Availability Retired
711-2 LEGO Samsonite Large Basic Set Flat Box
Retail $10.95
Value $848.43
Growth  +7648.2%
Annual growth 6.9%

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About Samsonite Basic Set

Samsonite was an American manufacturer of LEGO sets which introduced the very first USA LEGO catalog for Christmas of 1961. LEGO and Samsonite created a partnership to produce and sell LEGO in the US. The result was a 9-year license for exclusive North American distribution rights. Samsonite began marketing sets under the name LEGO by Samsonite in the US in 1961 and Canada in 1962.

Basic Set consists of 82 sets that ran from 1961 to 1975. As of today, 080-2 Ambassador Set is the most valuable Basic Set set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $3,506.
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