Samsonite / Model Maker

Model Maker is a subtheme of Samsonite that consists of 22 sets that ran from 1967 to 1971. Most sets were released in 1971 which accounted for 9 sets. As of today, the average annual growth of all the sets in Samsonite Model Maker is around 8.5% per year. As of today, 330-4 Jeep is the most valuable set in Samsonite Model Maker with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $2,150.42.

Most valuable LEGO Model Maker set
330-4 Jeep - $2,150.42

Most valuable retail Samsonite set
343-2 Ferry - $916.56

Highest growth Model Maker set
349-2 Mini-Wheel Construction Set - 18632.38%

Largest LEGO Model Maker set
371-2 Motorized Truck Set - 325 pieces

Model Maker was a theme of sets manufactured by Samsonite starting in 1968 until 1971. There were nineteen sets produced for this theme, many of these sets were duplications of sets released with-in the LEGOLAND theme that were originally produced by LEGO for European markets.

Samsonite was an American manufacturer of LEGO sets in North America (US and Canada) that for many years starting in the early 1960s had exclusive distribution rights. A licensing dispute ended the arrangement in the United States in 1972, but Samsonite remained the distributor of LEGO in Canada until 1988.