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LEGO Blue Tub (4278-1)

The Blue Tub (4278-1) is a LEGO Creator set that was released in September 2003 and retired in May 2004 with a shelf life of 8 months 30 days.

This LEGO set has 1,000 pieces and had a RRP of $- (£29.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.00c (0.03p / 0.00€). It currently has a value of $88.77 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Feb 25 $117.61 1

Minifigures

This set contains 0 minifigures.

Monthly sales

We have recorded 1 sales of the Blue Tub set since Feb 25. 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.

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Set details

Name: Blue Tub

Theme: Creator

Sub Theme: Basic Set

Set number: 4278-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 21 years, 11 months

Pieces: 1,000

Minifigures: 0

Released:
UK Flag Sep 1, 2003
Retired:
UK Flag May 31, 2004

Shelf life: 9 months

RRP:
US Flag $-
GB Flag £29.99
EU Flag -€
PPP:
US Flag -
GB Flag 0.030p
EU Flag -

Set value

Confidence: Low

Current value: $88.77

Increase from RRP: -

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Set colors

The Blue Tub has 1000 pieces and is ranked 885 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.

The most common colour in this set is Red

The most common part in this set is Brick 1 x 2

Stats

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885th biggest LEGO set ever made
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20th biggest LEGO Creator set
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3779th most valuable LEGO set
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9th most valuable LEGO Creator set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO Blue Tub (4278-1) worth?

The LEGO Blue Tub is currently worth $88.77 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months.

How many pieces are in the LEGO Blue Tub?

The LEGO Blue Tub (4278-1) contains 1,000 pieces, making it the 885th biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO Blue Tub retired?

Yes, the LEGO Blue Tub has been retired. It was retired in May 2004 and is no longer available from LEGO directly. You can find it on the secondary market through sites like BrickLink and eBay.

When was the LEGO Blue Tub released?

The LEGO Blue Tub (4278-1) was released in September 2003 as part of the Creator theme.

Price data last updated: Feb 25

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