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LEGO 1966 / Samsonite / Basic Set Sets

In 1966, LEGO released 18 Samsonite Basic Set sets, all of these sets have been retired. For that year, the total price of all retail sets cost $148, today those sets are valued around $6,231.
Most valuable 1966 LEGO Samsonite Basic Set set
003 Master Mechanic Set $1,201.55
Highest growth 1966 Samsonite Basic Set set
093 Small Basic Set +10663.35%
Largest 1966 LEGO Samsonite Basic Set set
704-2 Master Discovery Set 704 pieces
Most owned 1966 Samsonite Basic Set set
205-3 Small Basic Set
18 sets

003 Master Mechanic Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1966
Pieces 418
Availability Retired
003 LEGO Samsonite Master Mechanic Set
Retail $17.95
Value $1,201.55
Growth  +6593.9%
Annual growth 7.3%

004 Master Builder Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1966
Pieces 670
Availability Retired
004 LEGO Samsonite Master Builder Set
Retail $19.95
Value $596.86
Growth  +2891.8%
Annual growth 5.8%

021 Wheel Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1966
Pieces 185
Availability Retired
021 LEGO Samsonite Wheel Set
Retail $4.95
Value $349.28
Growth  +6956.2%
Annual growth 7.4%

093 Small Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1966
Availability Retired
093 LEGO Samsonite Small Basic Set
Retail $5.73
Value $616.74
Growth  +10663.4%
Annual growth 8.1%

99 Gift Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1966
Pieces 99
Availability Retired
99 LEGO Samsonite Gift Set
Retail $2.95
Value $77.44
Growth  +2525.1%
Annual growth 8.0%

120-2 Small Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1966
Pieces 120
Availability Retired
120-2 LEGO Samsonite Small Basic Set
Retail $2.95
Value $132.23
Growth  +4382.4%
Annual growth 6.5%

205-3 Small Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1966
Pieces 205
Availability Retired
205-3 LEGO Samsonite Small Basic Set
Retail $4.95
Value $368.37
Growth  +7341.8%
Annual growth 3.7%

285 Medium Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1966
Pieces 285
Availability Retired
285 LEGO Samsonite Medium Basic Set
Retail $6.95
Value $379.29
Growth  +5357.4%
Annual growth 6.9%

301-2 Wheel Toy Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1966
Pieces 301
Availability Retired
301-2 LEGO Samsonite Wheel Toy Set
Retail $6.22
Value $515.98
Growth  +8195.5%
Annual growth 7.6%

375 Deluxe Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1966
Pieces 375
Availability Retired
375 LEGO Samsonite Deluxe Basic Set
Retail $8.95
Value $510.94
Growth  +5608.8%
Annual growth 7.0%

704-2 Master Discovery Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1966
Pieces 704
Availability Retired
704-2 LEGO Samsonite Master Discovery Set
Retail $24.99
Value $625.37
Growth  +2402.5%
Annual growth 5.5%

835 Advanced Builders Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1966
Pieces 565
Availability Retired
835 LEGO Samsonite Advanced Builders Set
Retail $10.00

Sampler Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1966
Availability Retired
LEGO Samsonite Sampler Set
Retail $2.95
Value $238.38
Growth  +7980.7%
Annual growth 7.6%

125 Piece Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1966
Pieces 125
Availability Retired
LEGO Samsonite 125 Piece Basic Set
Retail $3.95

151 Piece Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1966
Pieces 151
Availability Retired
LEGO Samsonite 151 Piece Basic Set
Retail $2.99

224 Piece Explorer Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1966
Pieces 224
Availability Retired
LEGO Samsonite 224 Piece Explorer Set
Retail $5.55

565 Piece Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1966
Pieces 565
Availability Retired
LEGO Samsonite 565 Piece Basic Set
Retail $9.99
Value $618.29
Growth  +6089.1%
Annual growth 7.1%

324 Piece Medium Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1966
Pieces 324
Availability Retired
LEGO Samsonite 324 Piece Medium Basic Set
Retail $6.22

Year Pricing

Retail
$148.19   (for all 18 sets)
New/Sealed
Value
~$6,230.72

Community Stats

The following are the top 10 most owned 1966 Samsonite Basic Set sets by LEGO collectors.
#1Small Basic Set
#2Medium Basic Set
#3Wheel Set
#4Small Basic Set
#5Master Mechanic Set
#6Deluxe Basic Set
#7Master Builder Set
#8Gift Set
#9Advanced Builders Set
#10Master Discovery Set

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.
1966 LEGO Sets
1966 marked one of LEGO’s greatest milestones with the launch of the LEGO Train system. Sold in 42 countries, the range introduced a 4.5V battery-powered system and a 12V electrified track version for advanced users. Specialized parts such as hook couplers, flanged wheels, and curved track debuted alongside sets like 113, 114, and 115, setting a new standard for mechanical play. Accessories soon followed, including a whistle-controlled motor unit. These innovations, led by LEGO Futura and the process development lab, established Trains as one of LEGO’s most enduring product lines.