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LEGO 1968 / Classic / Building Sets

In 1968, LEGO released 3 Classic Building sets, all of these sets have been retired. For that year, the total price of all retail sets cost $23, today those sets are valued around $1,145.
Most valuable 1968 LEGO Classic Building set
341 Warehouse $674.10
Largest 1968 LEGO Classic Building set
342 Station 215 pieces
3 sets

340-3 Railroad Control Tower

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Building
Year 1968
Pieces 86
Availability Retired
340-3 LEGO Railroad Control Tower
Retail $4.90

341 Warehouse

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Building
Year 1968
Pieces 123
Availability Retired
341 LEGO Warehouse
Retail $7.25
Value $674.10
Growth  +9197.9%
Annual growth 8.1%

342 Station

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Building
Year 1968
Pieces 215
Availability Retired
342 LEGO Station
Retail $11.25
Value $471.11
Growth  +4087.6%
Annual growth 6.7%

Year Pricing

Retail
$23.40   (for all 3 sets)
New/Sealed
Value
~$1,145.21

Community Stats

The following are the top 3 most owned 1968 Classic Building sets by LEGO collectors.
#1Station
#2Warehouse
#3Railroad Control Tower

About LEGO Classic Building

The LEGO Classic Building theme from the 1960s consisted of sets that focused on general construction and architectural design using standard LEGO bricks. Unlike specialized themes, the Classic Building sets from this era emphasized foundational building techniques and allowed for the creation of various structures and designs. It represented one of LEGO's early efforts to promote versatile brick-based construction.
1968 LEGO Sets
1968 was a landmark year with the opening of the first LEGOLAND park in Billund, Denmark, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors. LEGO also introduced the first 12V train motor, spoked wheels, and magnetic couplers, greatly improving the realism of its Train line. The company refined packaging with photo-based idea layouts and transitioned away from the small-scale Town Plan system. This year also marked the arrival of Jens Nygaard Knudsen, who would go on to design the LEGO minifigure and shape future core themes.