In 1978 LEGO released 9 LEGOLAND sets across 2 subthemes. The largest LEGOLAND set from 1978 was
590 Engine Co. No. 9 with a piece count of 353 and a retail price of $14.99. The current estimated value of all these LEGOLAND sets from this year is about $6,313.53 which represents a 7141.2% growth.
The LEGO LEGOLAND theme, introduced in the 1970s and continuing into the 1980s, comprised sets that replicated everyday scenes, vehicles, and buildings in a more simplistic style than later themes. These sets, pre-dating the minifigure era, were designed to represent various aspects of life, from towns to vehicles to castles. The LEGOLAND theme was foundational in the evolution of LEGO, bridging the gap between basic brick building and the more themed, narrative-driven sets that would become standard in subsequent years.
1978 LEGO Sets
In 1978, LEGO released several new sets and themes, including the LEGO City theme, which expanded upon the city sets released in previous years and introduced new models of public transportation such as buses and taxis.