LEGO Junior Constructor 717-1
LEGO Junior Constructor (717-1) is estimated at about $461 sealed as of Sep 2026 (retail $17). Retired · 510 pieces · 1961 Samsonite.
- Set number
- 717-1
- Theme
- Samsonite
- Subtheme
- Basic Set
- Year
- 1961
- Pieces
- 510
- Minifigures
- 0
- RRP
- $17
- Market value
- $461 (Estimate, Sep 2026)
- Used value
- $204
- Retirement
- Retired
Junior Constructor value by year
From $345 in 2011 to $461 (Estimate, Sep 2026): +34%. Its highest year was 2026, at $444.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate, Sep 2026 | $461 | +5.1% |
| 2026 (so far) | $444 | +1.3% |
| 2025 | $439 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | $430 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $423 | +2.3% |
| 2022 | $414 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | $408 | +1.2% |
| 2020 | $403 | +1.7% |
| 2019 | $397 | +1.7% |
| 2018 | $390 | +1.7% |
| 2017 | $384 | +1.7% |
| 2016 | $377 | +1.8% |
| 2015 | $371 | +1.8% |
| 2014 | $364 | +1.8% |
| 2013 | $358 | +1.9% |
| 2012 | $351 | +1.9% |
| 2011 | $345 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Junior Constructor (717-1) worth?
LEGO Junior Constructor is worth approximately $461 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Junior Constructor retired?
Yes — Junior Constructor (717-1) 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 Junior Constructor gone up in value?
Yes. Junior Constructor launched at $17 and now trades around $461, an increase of 2619.5%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Junior Constructor?
At its $17 retail price across 510 pieces, Junior Constructor works out to about $0.033 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Junior Constructor a good investment?
Junior Constructor currently trades 2619.5% above its $17 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 Junior Constructor so expensive?
Junior Constructor 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.