LEGO 801 Gear Set is a vintage Universal Building Set set from 1970 valued at $67 for new and sealed sets, up 1257% from an original retail price of $4.95. Annual appreciation has averaged 3.45% since release. Used copies are valued between $40 and $50 depending on condition.
LEGO 801-1 Gear Set is a Universal Building Set/Gears set released in 1970, containing 115 pieces. It includes a mix of bricks, plates, gears, axles, and wheels in red, yellow, black, blue, light gray, white, and metallic silver. The parts assortment features 9-tooth, 15-tooth, and 21-tooth gears for building simple mechanical models, along with red and black wheels with matching axles and smooth tires. Other notable elements include a light gray 2 x 4 hinge plate and a 10 x 20 brick with bottom tubes.
A new and sealed Gear Set is currently valued at around $67, with annual growth of approximately 3%. The average used price is $41 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $70 within the next year.