LEGO Basic Set 78-3
LEGO Basic Set (78-3) is estimated at about $185 sealed as of Sep 2026. Retired · 330 pieces · 1975 Samsonite. Track its value and price history.
- Set number
- 78-3
- Theme
- Samsonite
- Subtheme
- Basic set
- Year
- 1975
- Pieces
- 330
- Minifigures
- 0
- Market value
- $185 (Estimate, Sep 2026)
- Retirement
- Retired
Basic Set value by year
From $128 in 2011 to $185 (Estimate, Sep 2026): +45%. Its highest year was 2025, at $198.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate, Sep 2026 | $185 | −6.5% |
| 2026 (so far) | $179 | −10.0% |
| 2025 | $198 | +15.2% |
| 2024 | $172 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $168 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $165 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | $161 | +1.6% |
| 2020 | $159 | +2.2% |
| 2019 | $155 | +2.2% |
| 2018 | $152 | +2.3% |
| 2017 | $148 | +2.3% |
| 2016 | $145 | +2.4% |
| 2015 | $142 | +2.4% |
| 2014 | $138 | +2.5% |
| 2013 | $135 | +2.6% |
| 2012 | $132 | +2.6% |
| 2011 | $128 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Basic Set (78-3) worth?
LEGO Basic Set is worth approximately $185 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Basic Set retired?
Yes — Basic Set (78-3) 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.
Why is LEGO Basic Set so expensive?
Basic Set was released in 1975 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.