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LEGO 1971 / Samsonite / Model Maker Sets

In 1971, LEGO released 9 Samsonite Model Maker sets, all of these sets have been retired. For that year, the total price of all retail sets cost $37, today those sets are valued around $3,080, a growth of 8279%.
Most valuable 1971 LEGO Samsonite Model Maker set
349-2 Mini-Wheel Construction Set $802.58
Largest 1971 LEGO Samsonite Model Maker set
248-2 Factory with Conveyor Belt 248 pieces
Most owned 1971 Samsonite Model Maker set
107-3 4.5V Reversible Power Unit
9 sets

1-10 Mini-Wheel Model Maker No. 1

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Model Maker
Year 1971
Pieces 86
Availability Retired
1-10 LEGO Samsonite Mini-Wheel Model Maker No. 1
Retail $1.99
Value $387.27
Growth  +19360.8%
Annual growth 10.3%

2-10 Mini-Wheel Model Maker No. 2

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Model Maker
Year 1971
Pieces 74
Availability Retired
2-10 LEGO Samsonite Mini-Wheel Model Maker No. 2
Retail $1.99
Value $320.97
Growth  +16029.1%
Annual growth 9.9%

107-3 4.5V Reversible Power Unit

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Model Maker
Year 1971
Pieces 16
Availability Retired
107-3 LEGO Samsonite Model Maker 4.5V Reversible Power Unit
Retail $10.95
Value $380.34
Growth  +3373.4%
Annual growth 6.8%

248-2 Factory with Conveyor Belt

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Model Maker
Year 1971
Pieces 248
Availability Retired
248-2 LEGO Samsonite Model Maker Factory with Conveyor Belt
Retail $8.87
Value $570.58
Growth  +6332.7%
Annual growth 8.0%

349-2 Mini-Wheel Construction Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Model Maker
Year 1971
Pieces 195
Availability Retired
349-2 LEGO Samsonite Model Maker Mini-Wheel Construction Set
Retail $3.49
Value $802.58
Growth  +22896.6%
Annual growth 10.6%

360-2 Ambulance

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Model Maker
Year 1971
Pieces 23
Availability Retired
360-2 LEGO Samsonite Model Maker Ambulance
Retail $1.50
Value $175.64
Growth  +11609.3%
Annual growth 9.2%

361-3 Tow Truck

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Model Maker
Year 1971
Pieces 21
Availability Retired
361-3 LEGO Samsonite Model Maker Tow Truck
Retail $2.50
Value $227.50
Growth  +9000.0%
Annual growth 8.7%

362-2 Delivery Van

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Model Maker
Year 1971
Pieces 33
Availability Retired
362-2 LEGO Samsonite Model Maker Delivery Van
Retail $3.49
Value $56.12
Growth  +1508.0%
Annual growth 5.3%

363-2 Antique Car

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Model Maker
Year 1971
Pieces 36
Availability Retired
363-2 LEGO Samsonite Model Maker Antique Car
Retail $1.98
Value $159.25
Growth  +7942.9%
Annual growth 8.5%

Year Pricing

Retail
$36.76   (for all 9 sets)
New/Sealed
Value
$3,080.25
Growth
+8279.35%
Annual growth
+8.29%
Used
Value
$1,607.62

Community Stats

The following are the top 9 most owned 1971 Samsonite Model Maker sets by LEGO collectors.
#14.5V Reversible Power Unit
#2Mini-Wheel Construction Set
#3Tow Truck
#4Ambulance
#5Factory with Conveyor Belt
#6Mini-Wheel Model Maker No. 2
#7Mini-Wheel Model Maker No. 1
#8Antique Car
#9Delivery Van

About LEGO Samsonite Model Maker

Model Maker was a theme of sets manufactured by Samsonite starting in 1968 until 1971. There were nineteen sets produced for this theme, many of these sets were duplications of sets released with-in the LEGOLAND theme that were originally produced by LEGO for European markets.
1971 LEGO Sets
In 1971, LEGO made a targeted expansion into the girls' market. While LEGO had historically marketed its sets as gender-neutral, this year marked the introduction of furniture pieces and dollhouses specifically designed for girls. This shift reflected a growing trend in the toy industry to create products catering to different demographics.