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LEGO 1963 / Samsonite Sets

In 1963, LEGO released 7 Samsonite sets in the subtheme Basic Set, all of these sets have been retired. For that year, the total price of all retail sets cost $53, today those sets are valued around $3,284, a growth of 6150%.
Most valuable 1963 LEGO Samsonite set
905 Doll Set $557.06
Largest 1963 LEGO Samsonite set
615 Samsonite Gift Set 615 pieces
Most owned 1963 Samsonite set
450-2 Deluxe Building Set
7 sets

450-2 Deluxe Building Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1963
Pieces 450
Availability Retired
450-2 LEGO Samsonite Deluxe Building Set
Retail $10.95
Value $467.91
Growth  +4173.2%
Annual growth 6.1%

605-4 Wheel Toy Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1963
Pieces 180
Availability Retired
605-4 LEGO Samsonite Wheel Toy Set
Retail $5.95
Value $356.83
Growth  +5897.1%
Annual growth 6.7%

615 Samsonite Gift Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1963
Pieces 615
Availability Retired
615 LEGO Samsonite Gift Set
Retail $14.95
Value $469.57
Growth  +3040.9%
Annual growth 5.6%

705-3 Medium Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1963
Availability Retired
705-3 LEGO Samsonite Medium Basic Set
Retail $4.95
Value $350.07
Growth  +6972.1%
Annual growth 7.0%

905 Doll Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1963
Pieces 266
Availability Retired
905 LEGO Samsonite Doll Set
Retail $4.84
Value $557.06
Growth  +11409.5%
Annual growth 7.8%

1605-2 Wheel Toy Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1963
Pieces 178
Availability Retired
1605-2 LEGO Samsonite Wheel Toy Set
Retail $5.95
Value $543.02
Growth  +9026.4%
Annual growth 7.4%

1905-2 Doll Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1963
Availability Retired
1905-2 LEGO Samsonite Doll Set
Retail $4.95
Value $539.50
Growth  +10799.0%
Annual growth 7.7%

Year Pricing

Retail
$52.54   (for all 7 sets)
New/Sealed
Value
$3,283.96
Growth
+6150.40%
Annual growth
+6.66%
Unfortunately, accurate retail and value pricing for all sets released in 1963 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

1963 / Samsonite
Annual growth
Basic Set
+6.66%

Subthemes

1963 / Samsonite
Sets
Basic Set
7

Community Stats

The following are the top 7 most owned 1963 Samsonite sets by LEGO collectors.
#1Deluxe Building Set
#2Doll Set
#3Wheel Toy Set
#4Samsonite Gift Set
#5Medium Basic Set
#6Doll Set
#7Wheel Toy Set

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.
1963 LEGO Sets
1963 was pivotal for material and design innovation. LEGO completed its transition from cellulose acetate to acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), improving color stability, durability, and clutch power. The company also launched Modulex—a smaller, precision-scaled building system for architects—produced by the new subsidiary Modulex A/S. Modulex elements were based on a 5mm grid and designed for 1:20 scale modeling, expanding LEGO’s presence into professional design and planning.