In 1980 LEGO released 1 Homemaker sets. The largest Homemaker set from 1980 was
5233-2 Bedroom with a piece count of 26 and a retail price of $3.49. The current estimated value of all these Homemaker sets from this year is about $14.99 which represents a 429.5% growth.
LEGO Homemaker was a theme introduced in 1971 designed to appeal primarily to girls and centered on domestic and suburban life-based settings. The larger of the Homemaker sets could be assembled to build complete room settings of a house, including a kitchen, living room, bathroom and bedrooms while smaller sets could build models of other household fixtures. The sets are known for using Homemaker figures built using standard LEGO bricks.
1980 LEGO Sets
In 1980, LEGO introduced the LEGO Train theme, building upon previous train sets but now incorporating 12-volt systems for electrification. The year also marked the debut of the LEGO Classic Space theme, adding a new dimension to LEGO's portfolio with sets that focused on futuristic and extraterrestrial exploration. Additionally, the Technic line, which emphasized more advanced building techniques with specialized parts, continued its growth.