1972

In 1972 there were 38 LEGO sets produced overall.

Based on the 38 sets released for that year, the retail value was $205.89 with a current value of $14,915.81 for the combined new/factory sealed sets. As of present, the best performing theme for 1972 is currently Basic which has seen an average annual growth of upwards of 10% to date. All together 1972 saw the release of sets covering 6 themes and 9 subthemes with LEGOLAND having the highest release count of 16 sets.

In 1972 The LEGO Group officially expanded to the United States. After a licensing disagreement with the Samsonite Corporation, LEGO USA was established in Brookfield, Connecticut and Samsonite ended production of LEGO products in the United States but continued production in Canada. As far as new parts and production, 1972 saw the release of the first boat hull, wing, propeller and helicopter rotor parts as well as new parts including the 1x6 arches. The train theme continued to grow and a number of notable train sets of 1972 included set 181 Train Set with Motor, 180 4.5V Train with 5 Wagons and 724 12V Diesel Locomotive.