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LEGO 1961 / Samsonite Sets

In 1961, LEGO released 27 Samsonite sets across 3 subthemes, all of these sets have been retired. Subthemes for that year included Basic Set, Supplemental, and Town Plan. For that year, the total price of all retail sets cost $82, today those sets are valued around $7,870.
Most valuable 1961 LEGO Samsonite set
725-3 Town Plan $3,342.54
Highest growth 1961 Samsonite set
246 Town Plan Board +53860.67%
27 sets

214-2-10 1x2x4 Glass Door in Frame

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1961
Pieces 13
Availability Retired
214-2-10 LEGO Samsonite 1x2x4 Glass Door in Frame
Retail $0.50
Value $86.42
Growth  +17184.0%
Annual growth 7.1%

215-3 2x8 Bricks

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1961
Pieces 9
Availability Retired
215-3 LEGO Samsonite 2x8 Bricks
Retail $0.50
Value $65.27
Growth  +12954.0%
Annual growth 6.6%

216-2 2x10 Bricks

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1961
Pieces 8
Availability Retired
216-2 LEGO Samsonite 2x10 Bricks
Retail $0.50
Value $240.20
Growth  +47940.0%
Annual growth 8.8%

217-3 4x4 Corner Bricks

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1961
Pieces 10
Availability Retired
217-3 LEGO Samsonite 4x4 Corner Bricks
Retail $0.50
Value $50.11
Growth  +9922.0%
Annual growth 6.2%

218-3 2x4 Bricks

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1961
Pieces 20
Availability Retired
218-3 LEGO Samsonite 2x4 Bricks
Retail $0.50
Value $26.39
Growth  +5178.0%
Annual growth 6.4%

219-2 2x3 Bricks

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1961
Pieces 24
Availability Retired
219-2 LEGO Samsonite 2x3 Bricks
Retail $0.50
Value $9.32
Growth  +1764.0%
Annual growth 3.5%

220-2 2x2 Bricks

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1961
Pieces 33
Availability Retired
220-2 LEGO Samsonite 2x2 Bricks
Retail $0.50
Value $35.64
Growth  +7028.0%
Annual growth 6.5%

221-3 1x2 Bricks

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1961
Pieces 45
Availability Retired
221-3 LEGO Samsonite 1x2 Bricks
Retail $0.50
Value $16.63
Growth  +3226.0%
Annual growth 4.4%

222-3 1x1 Bricks

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1961
Pieces 40
Availability Retired
222-3 LEGO Samsonite 1x1 Bricks
Retail $0.50
Value $29.54
Growth  +5808.0%
Annual growth 5.4%

224-2 Bricks Curved

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1961
Pieces 33
Availability Retired
224-2 LEGO Samsonite Bricks Curved
Retail $0.50

225-1-A 1x6 Beams

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1961
Pieces 13
Availability Retired
225-1-A LEGO Samsonite 1x6 Beams
Retail $0.50
Value $27.32
Growth  +5364.0%
Annual growth 5.2%

225-1-B 1x8 Beams

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1961
Pieces 12
Availability Retired
225-1-B LEGO Samsonite 1x8 Beams
Retail $0.50
Value $27.32
Growth  +5364.0%
Annual growth 5.2%

227-1-L 4x8 Left Curve Plates

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1961
Pieces 10
Availability Retired
227-1-L LEGO Samsonite 4x8 Left Curve Plates
Retail $0.50
Value $34.74
Growth  +6848.0%
Annual growth 5.6%

227-1-R 4x8 Right Curve Plates

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1961
Pieces 10
Availability Retired
227-1-R LEGO Samsonite 4x8 Right Curve Plates
Retail $0.50
Value $30.63
Growth  +6026.0%
Annual growth 5.4%

229-1-A 6x8 Plates

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1961
Availability Retired
229-1-A LEGO Samsonite 6x8 Plates
Retail $0.50
Value $37.05
Growth  +7310.0%
Annual growth 5.7%

229-1-B 2x8 Plates

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1961
Pieces 10
Availability Retired
229-1-B LEGO Samsonite 2x8 Plates
Retail $0.50
Value $24.97
Growth  +4894.0%
Annual growth 5.1%

235-3 Garage Plate and Door White Base and Door Frame

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1961
Pieces 3
Availability Retired
235-3 LEGO Samsonite Garage Plate and Door White Base and Door Frame
Retail $0.50
Value $62.86
Growth  +12472.0%
Annual growth 4.3%

245-3 Lighting Device Pack

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1961
Pieces 3
Availability Retired
245-3 LEGO Samsonite Lighting Device Pack
Retail $0.50
Value $41.00
Growth  +8100.0%
Annual growth 5.9%

246 Town Plan Board

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Town Plan
Year 1961
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
246 LEGO Samsonite Town Plan Board
Retail $1.50
Value $809.41
Growth  +53860.7%
Annual growth 10.2%

521-1-2 1x1 and 1x2 Plates

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1961
Pieces 80
Availability Retired
521-1-2 LEGO Samsonite 1x1 and 1x2 Plates
Retail $0.50
Value $38.96
Growth  +7692.0%
Annual growth 5.8%

702-2 Small Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1961
Pieces 110
Availability Retired
702-2 LEGO Samsonite Small Basic Set
Retail $1.95
Value $433.30
Growth  +22120.5%
Annual growth 8.7%

703-2 Small Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1961
Availability Retired
703-2 LEGO Samsonite Small Basic Set
Retail $2.95
Value $458.31
Growth  +15435.9%
Annual growth 8.1%

705-2 Small Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1961
Availability Retired
705-2 LEGO Samsonite Small Basic Set
Retail $4.95

708-2 Medium Basic Set Flat Box

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1961
Availability Retired
708-2 LEGO Samsonite Medium Basic Set Flat Box
Retail $7.95
Value $561.98
Growth  +6968.9%
Annual growth 6.8%

711-2 Large Basic Set Flat Box

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1961
Availability Retired
711-2 LEGO Samsonite Large Basic Set Flat Box
Retail $10.95
Value $848.43
Growth  +7648.2%
Annual growth 6.9%

717 Junior Constructor

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1961
Pieces 512
Availability Retired
717 LEGO Samsonite Junior Constructor
Retail $16.95
Value $531.53
Growth  +3035.9%
Annual growth 5.4%

725-3 Town Plan

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Town Plan
Year 1961
Pieces 711
Availability Retired
725-3 LEGO Samsonite Town Plan
Retail $25.00
Value $3,342.54
Growth  +13270.2%
Annual growth 7.8%

Year Pricing

Retail
$81.70   (for all 27 sets)
New/Sealed
Value
~$7,869.87
Unfortunately, accurate retail and value pricing for all sets released in 1961 is unavailable. Many of these sets are difficult to find due to their age, limited production, and regional distribution. Additionally, records from this period are scarce, and original pricing information is not well-documented. As a result, determining precise values for these sets remains a challenge.

Subtheme Pricing

1961 / Samsonite
Annual growth
Town Plan
+8.18%
Basic Set
+6.86%
Supplemental
+5.36%

Subthemes

1961 / Samsonite
Sets
Basic Set
6
Supplemental
19
Town Plan
2

Community Stats

The following are the top 10 most owned 1961 Samsonite sets by LEGO collectors.
#1Town Plan
#2Junior Constructor
#32x8 Bricks
#4Town Plan Board
#52x4 Bricks
#62x2 Bricks
#71x1 Bricks
#8Bricks Curved
#91x2 Bricks
#102x3 Bricks

About LEGO Samsonite

Samsonite was an American manufacturer of LEGO sets which introduced the very first USA LEGO catalog for Christmas of 1961. LEGO and Samsonite created a partnership to produce and sell LEGO in the US. The result was a 9-year license for exclusive North American distribution rights. Samsonite began marketing sets under the name LEGO by Samsonite in the US in 1961 and Canada in 1962.
1961 LEGO Sets
1961 marked LEGO’s formal entry into North America through a licensing agreement with Samsonite, granting exclusive rights to manufacture and distribute LEGO in the United States and Canada. The first ‘LEGO by Samsonite’ sets reached U.S. stores that year. LEGO Italy was also established, extending the brand’s European network. On the product side, LEGO introduced the first wheels and received a U.S. patent for its stud-and-tube brick design, laying the foundation for its global system standard.