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LEGO 1979 / Duplo / Building Sets Sets

In 1979, LEGO released 2 Duplo Building Sets sets, all of these sets have been retired. For that year, the total price of all retail sets cost $12, today those sets are valued around $153, a growth of 1201%.
Most valuable 1979 LEGO Duplo Building Sets set
041-2 Pre School Set Play-Box $128.31
Largest 1979 LEGO Duplo Building Sets set
071 Block Box 24 pieces
2 sets

041-2 Pre School Set Play-Box

Theme / Subtheme Duplo / Building Sets
Year 1979
Pieces 4
Availability Retired
041-2 LEGO Duplo Pre School Set Play-Box
Retail $5.25
Value $128.31
Growth  +2344.0%
Annual growth 6.3%

071 Block Box

Theme / Subtheme Duplo / Building Sets
Year 1979
Pieces 24
Availability Retired
071 LEGO Duplo Block Box
Retail $6.50
Value $24.58
Growth  +278.2%
Annual growth 2.9%

Year Pricing

Retail
$11.75   (for all 2 sets)
New/Sealed
Value
$152.89
Growth
+1201.19%
Annual growth
+3.38%
Used
Value
$126.90

Community Stats

The following are the top 2 most owned 1979 Duplo Building Sets sets by LEGO collectors.
#1Pre School Set Play-Box
#2Block Box

About LEGO Duplo Building Sets

LEGO Duplo Building Sets consists of basic brick assortments designed for young children, featuring large, easy-to-handle pieces that encourage creativity and free play. These sets provide a foundation for early building skills with a variety of colorful bricks, doors, windows, and figures, allowing for open-ended construction. Aimed at preschoolers, the theme emphasizes simple stacking, imaginative play, and hands-on learning, making it a staple in the Duplo lineup.
1979 LEGO Sets
1979 introduced Fabuland, bridging DUPLO and System with animal characters and story-led builds that ran for a decade. Classic Space expanded with new ships and lunar installations, and Castle gained momentum after its 1978 debut. Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen became LEGO Group president, setting the stage for the brand’s global expansion in the 1980s.