Vintage LEGO (1970s–1980s)
LEGO 1978 #375 Yellow Castle (factory-sealed)
1970s LEGO themed sets in factory-sealed condition (Yellow Castle, Galaxy Explorer, Space Cruiser) are rapidly appreciating. Sealed examples in original Denmark-printed boxes carry a 60–100% premium over Germany or U.S. issues.
- Sale price
- $5K
- USD · hammer + buyer's premium
- Sale date
- February 15, 2025
- Venue
- BrickLink Auction
- Authentication
- Factory-sealed, original Denmark-stamped box.
Provenance
Single-owner European collector.
Condition
Factory sealed, no corner crushes, original LEGO box decals.
Editorial note
1970s LEGO themed sets in factory-sealed condition (Yellow Castle, Galaxy Explorer, Space Cruiser) are rapidly appreciating. Sealed examples in original Denmark-printed boxes carry a 60–100% premium over Germany or U.S. issues.
Sources cited
BrickLink Auction February 2025
auction house
Reported figures reflect publicly-cited hammer + buyer's premium as of source date. May differ slightly from auction-house internal records. Educational reference, not appraisal.
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