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LEGO 970 Lighting Bricks is a vintage Basic set from 1978 valued at $36 for new and sealed sets, up 326% from an original retail price of $8.50. Annual appreciation has averaged 3.79% since release. On the used market, values range from $13 to $18 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Lighting Bricks since June 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 970-1 Lighting Bricks is a Basic Supplementaries set released in 1978, containing 17 pieces. It provides two 4.5V 2x2 light bricks, multiple wires and connectors from the 4.5V/12V electrical system, and a selection of transparent bricks in red, yellow, green, and blue. The assortment includes printed 1x6 transparent bricks with “POLICE,” “TAXI,” and “STATION” text, as well as a modified 1x2 brick with a cable-holding cutout. The lights are designed to illuminate the clear elements and require a separate 4.5V battery box.

A new and sealed Lighting Bricks is currently valued at around $36, with annual growth of approximately 3%. The average used price is $15 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $26 to $51. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $38 within the next year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (IT) BrickLink store windmill's bricks & sets $26.20
-27.7%
(NL) BrickLink store BetuweBricks $34.64
-4.4%
(US) Sealed From a single owner collection. Box in mint condition. $42.99
+18.7%
(US) NEW SEALED Vintage (1978) Lego Universal Building Set Lighting Bricks 970
BrickEconomy Choice
$67.95
+87.6%
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For Sale (Used)

 (UK) Used - 100% Complete, all original vintage parts in good condition. prints great. all... $12.64
(US) Used - Universal Building Set: Supplemental: 970 Lighting Bricks From 1978
$12.69
--12.7%
(NL) Used - 970 Lighting Bricks Vintage insert box 1978 Universal Building Set 4.5V
$13.71
--5.6%
(US) Used - Vintage LEGO light Up Bricks Set 970
$25.00

Sets in Basic / Supplementaries

746 Baseplates, Green and Yellow

Theme / Subtheme Basic / Supplementaries
Year 1978
Pieces 2
Availability Retired
746 LEGO Baseplates, Green and Yellow
Retail $3.85
Value $24.59
Growth  +538.7%
Annual growth 5.0%

747 Baseplates, Red and Blue

Theme / Subtheme Basic / Supplementaries
Year 1978
Pieces 2
Availability Retired
747 LEGO Baseplates, Red and Blue
Retail $3.85
Value $26.98
Growth  +600.8%
Annual growth 3.4%

745 Baseplate, Green

Theme / Subtheme Basic / Supplementaries
Year 1978
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
745 LEGO Baseplate, Green
Retail $4.25
Value $12.09
Growth  +184.5%
Annual growth 2.2%

786 Storage Cloth

Theme / Subtheme Basic / Supplementaries
Year 1977
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
786 LEGO Storage Cloth
Retail $7.50
Value $48.54
Growth  +547.2%
Annual growth 3.9%

787 Storage Cloth

Theme / Subtheme Basic / Supplementaries
Year 1977
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
787 LEGO Storage Cloth
Retail $7.50
Value $61.73
Growth  +723.1%
Annual growth 4.9%

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Lighting Bricks Reviews

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4.7
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“The largest bricks are the three 1 x 6 parts. One is blue and reads "Police," the second is red and reads "Station," and the last is green and reads "Taxi." It includes several clear parts, varying in color. The most abundant pieces included are 2 x 1 bricks in many... More different colors.”
Full review at brickipedia.fandom.com

About Basic Supplementaries

LEGO Supplementaries were sets released during the early days of the LEGO system. These sets were designed to supplement and expand upon the building possibilities of existing LEGO sets. Instead of being complete stand-alone models or kits, Supplementaries provided additional bricks, special parts, wheels, windows, doors, gears, or even motors. These sets were especially useful during an era when LEGO's product line was simpler and less specialized than it is today.

Supplementaries consists of 75 sets that ran from 1973 to 1996. As of today, 637 Play Table is the most valuable Supplementaries set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $296.
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