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710-5 LEGO Samsonite Large Basic Set Canister
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710-5 LEGO Samsonite Large Basic Set Canister
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LEGO 710 Large Basic Set Canister is a vintage Samsonite set from 1962 valued at $640 for new and sealed sets, up 6480% from an original retail price of $9.73. Annual appreciation has averaged 6.77% since release. Used copies are valued between $8 and $591 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This represents the current new/sealed value of the set Large Basic Set Canister since January 1962. Medium accuracy
The Samsonite Large Basic Set Canister (710-5) LEGO set is a notable release, available exclusively in the United States and Canada through Samsonite. This set was sold as a Sears and Jordan Marsh exclusive, adding to its historical significance. Featuring a range of basic bricks, it represents an early era of LEGO's expansion into North America. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $680 within the next year.
Large Basic Set Canister has become a rare vintage set, as set 710-5 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 Large Basic Set Canister was sold on eBay.
There are currently no new/sealed listings available for Large 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 $471.13
Growth  +3051.4%
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 $533.51
Growth  +3047.6%
Annual growth 5.5%

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 $469.37
Growth  +4186.5%
Annual growth 6.2%

905 Doll Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1963
Pieces 266
Availability Retired
905 LEGO Samsonite Doll Set
Retail $4.84
Value $560.09
Growth  +11472.1%
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 $358.52
Growth  +5925.5%
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 $545.84
Growth  +9073.8%
Annual growth 7.4%

704-3 Small Basic Set Canister

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1962
Pieces 165
Availability Retired
704-3 LEGO Samsonite Small Basic Set Canister
Retail $3.73
Value $522.84
Growth  +13917.2%
Annual growth 8.0%

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 $435.22
Growth  +22219.0%
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 $542.77
Growth  +10865.1%
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 $460.88
Growth  +15523.1%
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 $351.16
Growth  +6994.1%
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 $674.27
Growth  +13831.2%
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 $563.96
Growth  +6993.8%
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 $851.46
Growth  +7675.9%
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 $3,520.
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