LEGO 2 x 4 Bricks 218-3

LEGO 2 x 4 Bricks (218-3) is worth about $351 on the secondary market today, against a $5 retail price. It has 20 pieces, belongs to the Samsonite theme and was released in 1961. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market. I

LEGO 2 x 4 Bricks 218-3
Set number
218-3
Theme
Samsonite
Subtheme
Supplemental
Year
1961
Pieces
20
Minifigures
0
RRP
$5
Market value
$351
Retirement
Retired

Frequently asked questions

How much is LEGO 2 x 4 Bricks (218-3) worth?

LEGO 2 x 4 Bricks is worth approximately $351 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.

Is LEGO 2 x 4 Bricks retired?

Yes — 2 x 4 Bricks (218-3) has been retired by LEGO and is no longer in production. Retired sets have fixed supply, which is why their prices are driven purely by the resale market.

Has LEGO 2 x 4 Bricks gone up in value?

Yes. 2 x 4 Bricks launched at $5 and now trades around $351, an increase of 6927.6%. See the price history chart for how it got there.

What is the price per piece for 2 x 4 Bricks?

At its $5 retail price across 20 pieces, 2 x 4 Bricks works out to about $0.250 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.

Is LEGO 2 x 4 Bricks a good investment?

2 x 4 Bricks currently trades 6927.6% above its $5 retail price, and it is retired, so no new supply is entering the market. Past performance is not a prediction — condition, packaging and how long you hold all affect what a set actually sells for. BrickStats reports the numbers rather than giving investment advice.

Why is LEGO 2 x 4 Bricks so expensive?

2 x 4 Bricks was released in 1961 and has since retired. Once LEGO stops producing a set, the only supply is what is already in circulation, so sealed copies in good condition compete for a shrinking pool of stock. That scarcity, not the parts, is what moves the price.

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