Most Valuable LEGO Sets of 1961

The most valuable LEGO sets released in 1961, by current market value. This list ranks 21 sets by current BrickPicker value, refreshed from live market data. Right now the top spot belongs to Small Basic Set (Flat Box) at $1,426. The top 5 alone account for about 84% of the value on this list. Every entry links to its full price history and marketplace listings. Updated 2026-07-22.

#	Name	Value	Growth	/ piece
1	Small Basic Set (Flat Box) Samsonite · 1961	$1,426	+285152%	$356.57
2	Large Basic Set (Flat Box) Samsonite · 1961	$705	+23471%	$12.59
3	Small Basic Set Samsonite · 1961	$218	+9567%	$217.50
4	Town Plan Samsonite · 1961	$162	+326%	$0.23
5	1 x 1 Round Bricks Samsonite · 1961	$117	—	$1.89
6	Town Plan - Continental European System · 1961	$84	+215%	$0.11
7	Junior Constructor Samsonite · 1961	$76	+347%	$0.15
8	Airplanes System · 1961	$57	+356%	$0.72
9	Small Wheels with Axles Samsonite · 1961	$34	+37%	$2.86
10	Small Basic Set Samsonite · 1961	$34	+369%	$0.31
11	1:87 Ford Taunus 17M de Luxe with Garage System · 1961	$33	+560%	$10.98
12	Medium Basic Set (Flat Box) Samsonite · 1961	$28	+2700%	$28.00
13	2 X 3 Plate (Flat Roof Bricks with 6 Studs) Samsonite · 1961	$24	+4796%	$0.82
14	2 X 2 Plate (Flat Roof Bricks with 4 Studs) Samsonite · 1961	$22	+70%	$0.55
15	1:87 Karmann Ghia with Garage System · 1961	$19	+381%	$6.40
16	1:87 Mercedes 220 with Garage System · 1961	$17	+241%	$5.67
17	2 X 4 Plate (Flat Roof Bricks with 8 Studs) Samsonite · 1961	$17	+3298%	$0.71
18	1:87 Opel Rekord with Garage System · 1961	$17	—	$5.63
19	4 x 4 Corner Bricks Samsonite · 1961	$17	—	$1.68
20	LEGO Town Plan Board Samsonite · 1961	$13	+782%	$13.23
21	Boats System · 1961	$10	+151%	$0.09