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PreSchool
PreSchool Set

78 LEGO Duplo PreSchool Set

Name: LEGO Duplo PreSchool Set
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 78-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.80 (16 reviews)

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LEGO 78 PreSchool Set is a vintage Duplo set from 1975 valued at $370 for new and sealed sets, up 8613% from an original retail price of $4.25. Annual appreciation has averaged 9.16% since release. On the used market, values range from $31 to $176 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This represents the current new/sealed value of the set PreSchool Set since January 1975. Medium accuracy

LEGO 78-1 PreSchool Set is a Duplo PreSchool set released in 1975, containing 32 pieces. It features an assortment of large DUPLO bricks in varied shapes and primary colors intended for basic free-building. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $402 within the next year.

PreSchool Set (78-1) is a very old and rare LEGO set. It has not been available online or in retail stores in good/new condition for over 2 years. Because of its scarcity, the current estimated value of in new condition of $370.32 may be much lower than its true market value. Released in 1975, sealed sets in good condition are especially difficult to find, often commanding a premium well above estimates.

There are currently no new/sealed listings available for PreSchool Set at this time.

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Sets in Duplo / PreSchool


	082 LEGOVille Theme / Subtheme Duplo / PreSchool Year 1976 Pieces / Duplo figures 66 / 7 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $6.00 Value $479.48 Growth +7891.3% Annual growth 9.2% I own this set I want this set

	081 Train Station Theme / Subtheme Duplo / PreSchool Year 1976 Pieces / Duplo figures 53 / 5 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $5.50 Value $537.72 Growth +9676.7% Annual growth 9.6% I own this set I want this set

	080-3 Police Station Theme / Subtheme Duplo / PreSchool Year 1976 Pieces / Duplo figures 28 / 4 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $5.50 Value $347.37 Growth +6215.8% Annual growth 5.7% I own this set I want this set

	74 PreSchool Set Theme / Subtheme Duplo / PreSchool Year 1976 Pieces 20 Availability Retired	Retail $4.50 Value $321.30 Growth +7040.0% Annual growth 8.9% I own this set I want this set

	77 PreSchool Set Theme / Subtheme Duplo / PreSchool Year 1975 Pieces 20 Availability Retired	Retail $4.25 Value $347.24 Growth +8070.4% Annual growth 9.0% I own this set I want this set

	089 Mary's House Theme / Subtheme Duplo / PreSchool Year 1977 Pieces / Duplo figures 17 / 3 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $3.99 Value $314.89 Growth +7792.0% Annual growth 9.3% I own this set I want this set

	75 PreSchool Set Theme / Subtheme Duplo / PreSchool Year 1975 Pieces 16 Availability Retired	Retail $3.99 I own this set I want this set

	88 Camping Theme / Subtheme Duplo / PreSchool Year 1977 Pieces 9 Availability Retired	Retail $5.99 Value $98.77 Growth +1548.9% Annual growth 5.9% I own this set I want this set

	061-2 Puppy Theme / Subtheme Duplo / PreSchool Year 1978 Pieces 8 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $2.99 Value $117.26 Growth +3821.7% Annual growth 7.9% I own this set I want this set

	063-2 Ducks Theme / Subtheme Duplo / PreSchool Year 1978 Pieces 5 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $2.99 Value $308.68 Growth +10223.7% Annual growth 10.1% I own this set I want this set

	087 Taxi Theme / Subtheme Duplo / PreSchool Year 1977 Pieces / Duplo figures 5 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $1.99 Value $98.87 Growth +4868.3% Annual growth 8.3% I own this set I want this set

	085 Racer Theme / Subtheme Duplo / PreSchool Year 1977 Pieces / Duplo figures 4 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $1.10 Value $214.60 Growth +19409.1% Annual growth 11.4% I own this set I want this set

	086 Tub Boat Theme / Subtheme Duplo / PreSchool Year 1978 Pieces / Duplo figures 3 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $3.99 Value $111.98 Growth +2706.5% Annual growth 7.2% I own this set I want this set

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Set Details

Set number

78-1

Name

PreSchool Set

Theme

Duplo

Subtheme

PreSchool

Year

1975

Availability

Retired

Pieces

32 (PPP $0.13)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$4.25

New/Sealed

Value

$370.32

Growth

+8613.41%

Annual growth

+9.16%

90-day change

2.17%

Used

Value

$59.00

Range

$31.27 - $175.84

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Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$370.32

1 year forecast

$401.53+8.43%

5 year forecast

$499.70+34.94%

$485

$513

78 PreSchool Set is projected to be valued between $485 - $513 within five years.

Insights

Released in the 1970s and later retired, PreSchool Set (Duplo PreSchool) benefits from scarce sealed examples that attract vintage-focused collectors, and its long post-retirement appreciation is offset by niche demand and thin market depth that can cause valuation volatility.

PreSchool Set Reviews

16 ratings

4.8

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Subtheme Analysis

Duplo / PreSchool

Sets

Years

1975 - 1978

Annual growth

+8.30% (this set +9.16%)

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

Community Stats

PreSchool Set currently ranks #14 out of the top most owned sets in Duplo PreSchool.

#1Ducks

#2Tub Boat

#3LEGOVille

#4Police Station

#5Racer

#14PreSchool Set

About Duplo PreSchool

The LEGO Duplo PreSchool theme, active in the early 1970s, was among the first Duplo lines designed for younger children. Key sets in this theme include "LEGOVille" (082), which featured a variety of buildings, vehicles, and figures to create a small town setting; "PreSchool Set" (78 and 75), which included basic building elements and figures to encourage creative play and learning; and "Train Station" (081), which provided a simple train station setup with a train, track, and station elements. These sets focused on developing fine motor skills and imaginative play in preschool-aged children.

PreSchool consists of 14 sets that ran from 1975 to 1978. As of today, 081 Train Station is the most valuable PreSchool set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $538.

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