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LEGO Passenger Plane (3181-1)

The Passenger Plane (3181-1) is a LEGO City set that was released in May 2010 and retired in December 2012 with a shelf life of 2 years and 7 months 1 day.

This LEGO set has 309 pieces and had a RRP of $39.99 (£35.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.13c (0.12p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 135.5% and now has a value of $94.18 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Month Avg Price Sales
Feb 22 $199.59 2
Mar 22 $148.81 1
Apr 22 $229.35 1
May 22 $178.58 0
Jun 22 $127.81 1
Jul 22 $134.81 0
Aug 22 $140.06 1
Sep 22 $176.83 0
Oct 22 $211.84 1
Nov 22 $215.34 0
Dec 22 $218.85 1
Jan 23 $213.59 0
Feb 23 $208.34 2
Mar 23 $148.81 4
Apr 23 $161.07 0
May 23 $173.33 0
Jun 23 $187.33 1
Jul 23 $192.58 0
Aug 23 $197.84 0
Sep 23 $203.09 0
Oct 23 $208.34 0
Nov 23 $211.84 1
Dec 23 $70.03 1
Jan 24 $199.59 1
Feb 24 $196.09 0
Mar 24 $194.33 1
Apr 24 $194.33 0
May 24 $194.33 0
Jun 24 $194.33 0
Jul 24 $194.33 0
Aug 24 $194.33 0
Sep 24 $194.33 0
Oct 24 $194.33 0
Nov 24 $189.08 2
Dec 24 $182.08 1
Jan 25 $176.83 0
Feb 25 $171.57 0
Mar 25 $166.32 2
Apr 25 $161.07 0
May 25 $155.82 0
Jun 25 $150.57 0
Jul 25 $145.31 0
Aug 25 $140.06 0
Sep 25 $134.81 0
Oct 25 $131.31 1
Nov 25 $124.30 0
Dec 25 $117.30 1

Minifigures

This set contains 3 minifigures with a combined value of $7.10. None of the minifigures in this set are exclusive, meaning they all appear in other LEGO sets.

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Monthly sales

We have recorded 26 sales of the Passenger Plane set since Feb 22. The chart below shows the number of recorded sales per month, which can help indicate the popularity and availability of this set on the secondary market.

Value breakdown

The current value of Passenger Plane is $94.18

The 3 minifigures in this set make up 8% of the total set value.

The Airport - Pilot with Red Tie and 6 Buttons, Black Legs, Black Hat, Vertical Cheek Lines minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 3% of the set value .

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Set details

Name: Passenger Plane

Theme: City

Sub Theme: Airport

Set number: 3181-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 13 years, 5 months

Pieces: 309

Minifigures: 3

Released:
US Flag May 30, 2010
UK Flag Jun 1, 2010
CA Flag Sep 24, 2010
Retired:
US Flag Dec 31, 2012
UK Flag Dec 31, 2012
CA Flag Dec 31, 2012
EU Flag Dec 31, 2012

Shelf life: 2 years, 8 months

RRP:
US Flag $39.99
GB Flag £35.99
EU Flag -€
PPP:
US Flag 0.129c
GB Flag 0.116p
EU Flag -

Set value

Confidence: High

Current value: $94.18

Increase from RRP: 135.5%

Yearly ROI: 10.1%

Where to buy

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Minifigures

Most expensive:
Airport - Pilot with Red Tie and 6 Buttons, Black Legs, Black Hat, Vertical Cheek Lines
Least expensive:
Construction Worker - Orange Zipper, Safety Stripes, Orange Arms, Blue Legs, Dark Bluish Gray Knit Cap
% of set value:
8%

Set colors

The Passenger Plane has 309 pieces and is ranked 3766 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.

The most common colour in this set is White

The most common part in this set is Glass for Window 1 x 2 x 2 Flat Front

Stats

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3766th biggest LEGO set ever made
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131st biggest LEGO City set
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3708th most valuable LEGO set
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45th most valuable LEGO City set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO Passenger Plane (3181-1) worth?

The LEGO Passenger Plane is currently worth $94.18 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $39.99.

How many pieces are in the LEGO Passenger Plane?

The LEGO Passenger Plane (3181-1) contains 309 pieces, making it the 3766th biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO Passenger Plane retired?

Yes, the LEGO Passenger Plane has been retired. It was retired in December 2012 and is no longer available from LEGO directly. You can find it on the secondary market through sites like BrickLink and eBay.

How many minifigures are in the LEGO Passenger Plane?

The LEGO Passenger Plane contains 3 minifigures. The minifigures include: Airport - Pilot with Red Tie and 6 Buttons, Black Legs, Black Hat, Vertical Cheek Lines, Dark Blue Jacket, Light Blue Shirt, Light Bluish Gray Legs, Reddish Brown Male Hair, Construction Worker - Orange Zipper, Safety Stripes, Orange Arms, Blue Legs, Dark Bluish Gray Knit Cap.

When was the LEGO Passenger Plane released?

The LEGO Passenger Plane (3181-1) was released in May 2010 as part of the City theme.

Is the LEGO Passenger Plane a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO Passenger Plane has increased in value by 135.5% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 10.1%.

Price data last updated: Dec 25

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