Top LEGO Sets from 1981: Investment Insights & Trends

48 Sets

LEGO Space Scooter 6801

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6801

Theme/Sub Theme

Space / Space Classic

Year

1981

Pieces

Availability

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RRP: $2

Total Growth: 6,719%

Value: $156

Annual Growth: 10%

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LEGO Building Ideas Book 226

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

226

Theme/Sub Theme

Books / LEGO

Year

1981

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $2

Total Growth: 0%

Value: N/A

Annual Growth: N/A

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LEGO Fire Unit I 6602

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6602

Theme/Sub Theme

Town / Town Classic

Year

1981

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $3

Total Growth: 7,083%

Value: $186

Annual Growth: 11%

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LEGO Police Patrol 6600

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6600

Theme/Sub Theme

Town / Town Classic

Year

1981

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $3

Total Growth: 3,467%

Value: $107

Annual Growth: 8%

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LEGO Bucket Loader 6630

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6630

Theme/Sub Theme

Town / Town Construction

Year

1981

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $3

Total Growth: 2,767%

Value: $86

Annual Growth: 8%

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LEGO Gas Pumps 6610

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6610

Theme/Sub Theme

Town / Shops and Services

Year

1981

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $4

Total Growth: 3,550%

Value: $146

Annual Growth: 9%

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LEGO Shell Tow Truck 6628

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6628

Theme/Sub Theme

Town / Town Vehicles

Year

1981

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $4

Total Growth: 3,150%

Value: $130

Annual Growth: 8%

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LEGO Ambulance 6629

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6629

Theme/Sub Theme

Town / Town Medical

Year

1981

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $4

Total Growth: 4,000%

Value: $164

Annual Growth: 9%

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LEGO Space Digger 6822

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6822

Theme/Sub Theme

Space / Space Classic

Year

1981

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $4

Total Growth: 4,775%

Value: $195

Annual Growth: 10%

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LEGO Elton Elephant 3601

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

3601

Theme/Sub Theme

Fabuland / N/A

Year

1981

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $5

Total Growth: 7,560%

Value: $383

Annual Growth: 11%

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LEGO Boris Bulldog and Mailbox 3603

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

3603

Theme/Sub Theme

Fabuland / N/A

Year

1981

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $5

Total Growth: 1,860%

Value: $98

Annual Growth: 7%

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LEGO Percy Pig 3615

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

3615

Theme/Sub Theme

Fabuland / N/A

Year

1981

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $5

Total Growth: 780%

Value: $44

Annual Growth: 5%

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LEGO Rescue Helicopter 6626

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6626

Theme/Sub Theme

Town / Town Classic

Year

1981

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $5

Total Growth: 380%

Value: $24

Annual Growth: 4%

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LEGO Small Space Shuttle Craft 6842

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6842

Theme/Sub Theme

Space / Space Classic

Year

1981

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $5

Total Growth: 2,520%

Value: $131

Annual Growth: 8%

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LEGO Basic Set 322

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

322

Theme/Sub Theme

Basic / N/A

Year

1981

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $6

Total Growth: 650%

Value: $45

Annual Growth: 5%

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LEGO Fire Chief's Car 6611

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6611

Theme/Sub Theme

Town / Town Fire

Year

1981

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $6

Total Growth: 1,833%

Value: $116

Annual Growth: 7%

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LEGO Fire and Rescue Van 6650

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6650

Theme/Sub Theme

Town / Town Fire

Year

1981

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $6

Total Growth: 2,483%

Value: $155

Annual Growth: 8%

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LEGO Police Van 6681

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6681

Theme/Sub Theme

Town / Town Police

Year

1981

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $6

Total Growth: 2,817%

Value: $175

Annual Growth: 8%

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LEGO Ambulance 6680

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6680

Theme/Sub Theme

Town / Town Medical

Year

1981

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $8

Total Growth: 3,538%

Value: $291

Annual Growth: 9%

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LEGO Basic Set 333

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

333

Theme/Sub Theme

Basic / N/A

Year

1981

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $10

Total Growth: 250%

Value: $35

Annual Growth: 3%

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LEGO Barney Bear 3629

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

3629

Theme/Sub Theme

Fabuland / N/A

Year

1981

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $10

Total Growth: 710%

Value: $81

Annual Growth: 5%

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LEGO Basic Building Set, 5+ 544

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

544

Theme/Sub Theme

Basic / N/A

Year

1981

Pieces

141

Availability

Retired

RRP: $10

Total Growth: 940%

Value: $104

Annual Growth: 6%

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LEGO Space Probe Launcher 6870

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6870

Theme/Sub Theme

Space / Space Classic

Year

1981

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $10

Total Growth: 2,320%

Value: $242

Annual Growth: 8%

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LEGO Wind-Up Motor 890

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

890

Theme/Sub Theme

Basic / Supplementaries

Year

1981

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $10

Total Growth: 400%

Value: $50

Annual Growth: 4%

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LEGO Perry Panda and Chester Chimp 3628

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

3628

Theme/Sub Theme

Fabuland / N/A

Year

1981

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $12

Total Growth: 758%

Value: $103

Annual Growth: 5%

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LEGO Bonnie Bunny's Camper 3635

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

3635

Theme/Sub Theme

Fabuland / N/A

Year

1981

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $12

Total Growth: 1,458%

Value: $187

Annual Growth: 7%

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LEGO Technical Elements 8710

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

8710

Theme/Sub Theme

Technic / Supplementary

Year

1981

Pieces

124

Availability

Retired

RRP: $14

Total Growth: 271%

Value: $52

Annual Growth: 3%

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LEGO All-Terrain Vehicle 6927

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6927

Theme/Sub Theme

Space / Space Classic

Year

1981

Pieces

170

Availability

Retired

RRP: $15

Total Growth: 3,173%

Value: $491

Annual Growth: 9%

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LEGO Starfleet Voyager 6929

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6929

Theme/Sub Theme

Space / Space Classic

Year

1981

Pieces

242

Availability

Retired

RRP: $15

Total Growth: 6,973%

Value: $1,061

Annual Growth: 11%

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LEGO Knight's Joust 6083

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6083

Theme/Sub Theme

Castle / Castle Classic

Year

1981

Pieces

211

Availability

Retired

RRP: $16

Total Growth: 7,969%

Value: $1,291

Annual Growth: 11%

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LEGO Red Cross Helicopter 6691

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6691

Theme/Sub Theme

Town / Town Medical

Year

1981

Pieces

107

Availability

Retired

RRP: $16

Total Growth: 1,706%

Value: $289

Annual Growth: 7%

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LEGO Basic Set 2370

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

2370

Theme/Sub Theme

Duplo / N/A

Year

1981

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $18

Total Growth: 0%

Value: N/A

Annual Growth: N/A

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LEGO Basic Building Set, 5+ 555

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

555

Theme/Sub Theme

Basic / N/A

Year

1981

Pieces

246

Availability

Retired

RRP: $18

Total Growth: 1,050%

Value: $207

Annual Growth: 6%

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LEGO Universal Building Set 355

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

355

Theme/Sub Theme

Basic / N/A

Year

1981

Pieces

181

Availability

Retired

RRP: $19

Total Growth: 600%

Value: $133

Annual Growth: 5%

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LEGO Dune Buggy 8845

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

8845

Theme/Sub Theme

Technic / N/A

Year

1981

Pieces

174

Availability

Retired

RRP: $20

Total Growth: 1,745%

Value: $369

Annual Growth: 7%

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LEGO Basic Building Set 2350

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

2350

Theme/Sub Theme

Duplo / N/A

Year

1981

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $21

Total Growth: 281%

Value: $80

Annual Growth: 3%

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LEGO Summer Cottage 6365

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6365

Theme/Sub Theme

Town / Leisure

Year

1981

Pieces

144

Availability

Retired

RRP: $21

Total Growth: 1,148%

Value: $262

Annual Growth: 6%

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LEGO Basic Building Set 366

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

366

Theme/Sub Theme

Basic / N/A

Year

1981

Pieces

184

Availability

Retired

RRP: $25

Total Growth: 132%

Value: $58

Annual Growth: 2%

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LEGO Fire Station 6382

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6382

Theme/Sub Theme

Town / Town Fire

Year

1981

Pieces

390

Availability

Retired

RRP: $25

Total Growth: 3,000%

Value: $775

Annual Growth: 8%

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LEGO Basic Building Set, 5+ 566

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

566

Theme/Sub Theme

Basic / N/A

Year

1981

Pieces

288

Availability

Retired

RRP: $26

Total Growth: 777%

Value: $228

Annual Growth: 5%

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LEGO Public Works Centre 6383

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6383

Theme/Sub Theme

Town / Maintenance

Year

1981

Pieces

421

Availability

Retired

RRP: $30

Total Growth: 7,110%

Value: $2,163

Annual Growth: 11%

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LEGO Remote Controlled Decoupling and Signal 12V 7862

I Own This I Want This

Remote Controlled Decoupling and Signal 12V Image

Set Number

7862

Theme/Sub Theme

Trains / 4.5/12V

Year

1981

Pieces

Availability

Retired

RRP: $34

Total Growth: 329%

Value: $146

Annual Growth: 4%

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LEGO Helicopter 8844

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

8844

Theme/Sub Theme

Technic / N/A

Year

1981

Pieces

316

Availability

Retired

RRP: $36

Total Growth: 422%

Value: $188

Annual Growth: 4%

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LEGO Power Truck 8848

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

8848

Theme/Sub Theme

Technic / N/A

Year

1981

Pieces

398

Availability

Retired

RRP: $36

Total Growth: 1,350%

Value: $522

Annual Growth: 7%

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LEGO Basic Building Set, 5+ 577

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

577

Theme/Sub Theme

Basic / N/A

Year

1981

Pieces

384

Availability

Retired

RRP: $38

Total Growth: 382%

Value: $183

Annual Growth: 4%

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LEGO Castle 6075

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

6075

Theme/Sub Theme

Castle / Castle Classic

Year

1981

Pieces

767

Availability

Retired

RRP: $48

Total Growth: 9,544%

Value: $4,629

Annual Growth: 11%

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LEGO Tractor 8859

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

8859

Theme/Sub Theme

Technic / N/A

Year

1981

Pieces

610

Availability

Retired

RRP: $48

Total Growth: 2,496%

Value: $1,246

Annual Growth: 8%

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LEGO Electric Passenger Train Set 7725

I Own This I Want This

Set Number

7725

Theme/Sub Theme

Trains / 4.5/12V

Year

1981

Pieces

485

Availability

Retired

RRP: $70

Total Growth: 4,041%

Value: $2,899

Annual Growth: 9%

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