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Alphabet Bricks

988 LEGO Alphabet Bricks

Name: LEGO Alphabet Bricks
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 988-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.80 (12 reviews)

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LEGO 988 Alphabet Bricks is a vintage Classic set from 1969 valued at $45 for new and sealed sets, up 8918% from an original retail price of $0.50. Annual appreciation has averaged 6.92% since release. On the used market, values range from $13 to $17 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This represents the current new/sealed value of the set Alphabet Bricks since January 1969. Medium accuracy

LEGO 988-1 Alphabet Bricks is a Classic Supplemental set released in 1969, containing 52 pieces. The set consists of white 1x1 bricks printed with blue capital letters and symbols in a bold font, including standard letters as well as regional characters such as Ä, Å, Æ, Ö, Ø, and Ü, plus an ampersand. It was designed as an educational supplement focused on letter-based building and word play rather than a specific model. The set was released only in Continental Europe and was not sold in the United Kingdom.

A new and sealed Alphabet Bricks is currently valued at around $45, with annual growth of approximately 7%, which is higher than other Supplemental sets. The average used price is $14 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $48 within the next year.

Alphabet Bricks has become a rare vintage set, as set 988-1 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 Alphabet Bricks was sold on eBay.

There are currently no new/sealed listings available for Alphabet Bricks at this time.

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Set Details

Set number

988-1

Name

Alphabet Bricks

Theme

Classic

Subtheme

Supplemental

Year

1969

Availability

Retired

Pieces

52 (PPP $0.01)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$0.50

New/Sealed

Value

$45.09

Growth

+8918.00%

Annual growth

+6.92%

90-day change

2.86%

Used

Value

$13.72

Range

$13.45 - $16.79

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Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$45.09

1 year forecast

$47.96+6.36%

5 year forecast

$56.98+26.37%

$55

$59

988 Alphabet Bricks is projected to be valued between $55 - $59 within five years.

Insights

Released in the Classic line and retired, Alphabet Bricks 988 is a region-limited supplemental set with era-specific printed letter elements (including diacritics) that draw cross-language collector interest, and its short production run has left sealed examples scarce, while thin trading volume creates volatility tied to print quality and completeness.

Set Facts

The set includes decorated 1x1 white bricks featuring patterns with blue capital letters such as A, Ä, Å, Æ, and & (ampersand) in bold font.
The set was only released only in Continental Europe and not in the United Kingdom.

Alphabet Bricks Reviews

12 ratings

4.8

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Subtheme Analysis

Classic / Supplemental

Sets

140

Years

1960 - 1971

Annual growth

+5.44% (this set +6.92%)

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

Community Stats

Alphabet Bricks currently ranks #27 out of the top most owned sets in Classic Supplemental.

#1Lighting Bricks with Color Filters

#2Gray Baseplate

#3Small Wheels with Axles

#412 Doors and 5 Hinges

#5Large Wheels with Axles

#27Alphabet Bricks

#28Fences with Garden Gates

#29Gates and Fence Red

About Classic Supplemental

Starting in the 1950s LEGO began individual parts sales, a practice that began with the Ferguson Tracktor in 1951. LEGO would supply dealers with wooden parts boxes and refill packs. These individual part sales would continue, at least in some markets, into the late 1950’s.

Supplemental consists of 140 sets that ran from 1960 to 1971. As of today, 890-2 Lockable Storage Box is the most valuable Supplemental set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $435.

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