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LEGO 1969 / Samsonite Sets

In 1969, LEGO released 20 Samsonite sets across 5 subthemes, all of these sets have been retired. Subthemes for that year included Basic Set, Jumbo Bricks, Model Maker, Supplemental, and Town Plan. For that year, the total price of all retail sets cost $53, today those sets are valued around $6,291.
Most valuable 1969 LEGO Samsonite set
842-2 Town Plan $2,225.41
Highest growth 1969 Samsonite set
065 Garage Door +164362.00%
Most owned 1969 Samsonite set
310 Motorized Truck Set
20 sets

044-2 Jumbo Bricks

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Jumbo Bricks
Year 1969
Pieces 30
Availability Retired
044-2 LEGO Samsonite Jumbo Bricks
Retail $4.95

045-2 36 Assorted Basic Bricks

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1969
Pieces 37
Availability Retired
045-2 LEGO Samsonite 36 Assorted Basic Bricks
Retail $0.50
Value $51.84
Growth  +10268.0%
Annual growth 7.2%

046 28 Assorted Basic Bricks

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1969
Pieces 28
Availability Retired
046 LEGO Samsonite 28 Assorted Basic Bricks
Retail $0.50
Value $115.12
Growth  +22924.0%
Annual growth 8.7%

048 49 Assorted Basic Bricks

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1969
Pieces 49
Availability Retired
048 LEGO Samsonite 49 Assorted Basic Bricks
Retail $0.50
Value $48.05
Growth  +9510.0%
Annual growth 7.0%

049 14 Assorted Windows and Doors

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1969
Pieces 14
Availability Retired
049 LEGO Samsonite 14 Assorted Windows and Doors
Retail $0.50
Value $107.31
Growth  +21362.0%
Annual growth 8.6%

050-2 Lighting Device Pack

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1969
Pieces 4
Availability Retired
050-2 LEGO Samsonite Lighting Device Pack
Retail $0.50
Value $110.04
Growth  +21908.0%
Annual growth 8.6%

064 Large Base Plates

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1969
Pieces 5
Availability Retired
064 LEGO Samsonite Large Base Plates
Retail $0.50
Value $37.76
Growth  +7452.0%
Annual growth 6.6%

065 Garage Door

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1969
Pieces 6
Availability Retired
065 LEGO Samsonite Garage Door
Retail $0.50
Value $822.31
Growth  +164362.0%
Annual growth 12.5%

102-3 Super Value Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1969
Pieces 102
Availability Retired
102-3 LEGO Samsonite Super Value Set
Retail $3.95
Value $500.00
Growth  +12558.2%
Annual growth 7.3%

310 Motorized Truck Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Model Maker
Year 1969
Pieces 176
Availability Retired
310 LEGO Samsonite Model Maker Motorized Truck Set
Retail $12.95
Value $1,290.83
Growth  +9867.8%
Annual growth 8.4%

441 Wheel Accessories

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1969
Availability Retired
441 LEGO Samsonite Wheel Accessories
Retail $0.50
Value $93.57
Growth  +18614.0%
Annual growth 8.3%

442-2 Decorator Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1969
Availability Retired
442-2 LEGO Samsonite Decorator Set
Retail $0.50
Value $54.98
Growth  +10896.0%
Annual growth 7.3%

443 Doors & Windows

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1969
Availability Retired
443 LEGO Samsonite Doors & Windows
Retail $0.50
Value $45.60
Growth  +9020.0%
Annual growth 6.9%

444 Truck Accessories

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1969
Availability Retired
444 LEGO Samsonite Truck Accessories
Retail $1.50

445-3 Roof Bricks

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1969
Availability Retired
445-3 LEGO Samsonite Roof Bricks
Retail $0.50
Value $179.88
Growth  +35876.0%
Annual growth 9.5%

446 Special Building Bricks

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1969
Availability Retired
446 LEGO Samsonite Special Building Bricks
Retail $0.50
Value $488.76
Growth  +97652.0%
Annual growth 11.5%

447 Garage Kit & Street Signs

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1969
Availability Retired
447 LEGO Samsonite Garage Kit & Street Signs
Retail $1.50
Value $119.20
Growth  +7846.7%
Annual growth 8.0%

449 50x50 Large Baseplate

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental
Year 1969
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
449 LEGO Samsonite 50x50 Large Baseplate
Retail $1.00

842-2 Town Plan

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Town Plan
Year 1969
Pieces 799
Availability Retired
842-2 LEGO Samsonite Town Plan
Retail $18.99
Value $2,225.41
Growth  +11618.9%
Annual growth 8.7%

Life Cereal Puppet Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Model Maker
Year 1969
Pieces 88
Availability Retired
LEGO Samsonite Model Maker Life Cereal Puppet Set
Retail $2.00

Year Pricing

Retail
$52.84   (for all 20 sets)
New/Sealed
Value
~$6,290.66

Subtheme Pricing

1969 / Samsonite
Annual growth
Jumbo Bricks
+9.11%
Town Plan
+8.72%
Supplemental
+7.78%
Basic Set
+7.34%
Model Maker
+7.00%

Subthemes

1969 / Samsonite
Sets
Basic Set
1
Jumbo Bricks
1
Model Maker
2
Supplemental
15
Town Plan
1

Community Stats

The following are the top 10 most owned 1969 Samsonite sets by LEGO collectors.
#1Motorized Truck Set
#2Super Value Set
#3Garage Door
#4Town Plan
#5Life Cereal Puppet Set
#6Lighting Device Pack
#7Jumbo Bricks
#836 Assorted Basic Bricks
#914 Assorted Windows and Doors
#10Large Base Plates

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.
1969 LEGO Sets
1969 saw the launch of the DUPLO system, introducing double-sized bricks for preschoolers and opening a new age group for LEGO play. The company’s workforce surpassed 800 employees as sales and exports climbed. Trains advanced with new red spoked wheels, and LEGO Futura—an R&D division focused on concept development—was established in Billund. By this time, LEGO’s shift from cellulose acetate to ABS plastic was nearly complete, ensuring stronger and more colorfast bricks.