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LEGO 1964 / Samsonite / Basic Set Sets

In 1964, LEGO released 6 Samsonite Basic Set sets, all of these sets have been retired. For that year, the total price of all retail sets cost $6, today those sets are valued around $1,666, a growth of 28234%.
Most valuable 1964 LEGO Samsonite Basic Set set
805-2 3 Little Indians $514.90
Largest 1964 LEGO Samsonite Basic Set set
801-3 Space Rocket 115 pieces
Most owned 1964 Samsonite Basic Set set
806-2 Cowboy & Pony
6 sets

801-3 Space Rocket

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1964
Pieces 115
Availability Retired
801-3 LEGO Samsonite Space Rocket
Retail $0.98
Value $144.61
Growth  +14656.1%
Annual growth 8.5%

802-3 Player Piano

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1964
Pieces 90
Availability Retired
802-3 LEGO Samsonite Player Piano
Retail $0.98
Value $231.24
Growth  +23495.9%
Annual growth 9.3%

803-3 Seesaw

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1964
Pieces 47
Availability Retired
803-3 LEGO Samsonite Seesaw
Retail $0.98
Value $127.47
Growth  +12907.1%
Annual growth 8.3%

804-2 Building Crane

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1964
Pieces 64
Availability Retired
804-2 LEGO Samsonite Building Crane
Retail $0.98
Value $182.69
Growth  +18541.8%
Annual growth 8.9%

805-2 3 Little Indians

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1964
Pieces 89
Availability Retired
805-2 LEGO Samsonite 3 Little Indians
Retail $0.98
Value $514.90
Growth  +52440.8%
Annual growth 10.8%

806-2 Cowboy & Pony

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1964
Pieces 87
Availability Retired
806-2 LEGO Samsonite Cowboy & Pony
Retail $0.98
Value $465.14
Growth  +47363.3%
Annual growth 10.6%

Year Pricing

Retail
$5.88   (for all 6 sets)
New/Sealed
Value
$1,666.05
Growth
+28234.18%
Annual growth
+8.73%
Unfortunately, accurate retail and value pricing for all sets released in 1964 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.

Community Stats

The following are the top 6 most owned 1964 Samsonite Basic Set sets by LEGO collectors.
#1Cowboy & Pony
#2Space Rocket
#3Seesaw
#43 Little Indians
#5Building Crane
#6Player Piano

About LEGO Samsonite Basic Set

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.
1964 LEGO Sets
In 1964, LEGO expanded its production capabilities by constructing a manufacturing plant in Hohenwestedt, Germany. That same year, LEGO introduced the 1×1 round brick with a square tapered bottom, adding new versatility to its building system.