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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 $3,492, a growth of 9398%.
Most valuable 1971 LEGO Samsonite Model Maker set
349-2 Mini-Wheel Construction Set $923.56
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 $409.48
Growth  +20476.9%
Annual growth 10.2%

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 $340.93
Growth  +17032.2%
Annual growth 9.8%

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 $401.63
Growth  +3567.9%
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 $598.99
Growth  +6653.0%
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 $923.56
Growth  +26363.0%
Annual growth 10.7%

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 $295.99
Growth  +19632.7%
Annual growth 10.1%

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 $295.99
Growth  +11739.6%
Annual growth 9.3%

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 $56.00
Growth  +1504.6%
Annual growth 5.2%

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 $168.94
Growth  +8432.3%
Annual growth 8.4%

Year Pricing

Retail
$36.76   (for all 9 sets)
New/Sealed
Value
$3,491.51
Growth
+9398.12%
Annual growth
+8.24%
Used
Value
$1,782.69

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 broadened its audience with new dollhouse and furniture sets aimed at girls, expanding its reach beyond traditional building themes. In Italy, the Minitalia range grew under import restrictions, offering locally produced sets compatible with the LEGO System. The year also introduced the 1×8×2 arch brick, adding architectural variety. These developments highlighted LEGO’s increasing design diversity and adaptability to regional markets.