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The Big Family House

The Big Family House

3290-1·LEGO·1997·3 minifigs·139 parts

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About The Big Family House

The Big Family House (3290-1) is a LEGO LEGO set released in 1997, currently averaging $315.43 used on BrickLink. It comes with 3 minifigures worth a combined $22.94. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 139 pieces.

Part-out value

The minifigures make up only 7% of this set's value ($22.94 out of $315.43). The bulk of the value is in the parts or the set being complete. Sell it as a complete set if possible.

Seller notes

  • This is a vintage set (1997). Condition of the box and instructions significantly affects value. A complete set with original box and instructions can sell for well above the average.

Minifigures in The Big Family House (3)

Scala Doll Female Adult (Marita)
Scala Doll Female Adult (Marita)
scaFemA03$7.27
Scala Doll Male Adult (Christian)
Scala Doll Male Adult (Christian)
x30$12.85
Scala Doll Baby (Thomas) - Small Eyes Pattern (4125470)
Scala Doll Baby (Thomas) - Small Eyes Pattern (4125470)
x4cx01$2.82

Parts (139)

Scala, Clothes Male Pants
Scala, Clothes Male Pants
Foam Scala, 23 x 8
Foam Scala, 23 x 8
×2
Plate 2 x 12
Plate 2 x 12
×2
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
Sticker Sheet for Set 3290, Sheet 1 - (71493/4107198)
Sticker Sheet for Set 3290, Sheet 1 - (71493/4107198)
Sticker Sheet for Set 3290, Sheet 2 - (71492/4107200)
Sticker Sheet for Set 3290, Sheet 2 - (71492/4107200)
Scala Chair - Baby Highchair
Scala Chair - Baby Highchair
Minifigure, Utensil Teapot (Belville / Scala)
Minifigure, Utensil Teapot (Belville / Scala)
Scala Utensil Suitcase
Scala Utensil Suitcase
Scala and Belville Flowerpot
Scala and Belville Flowerpot
Scala and Belville Flowerpot
Scala and Belville Flowerpot
×2
Scala and Belville Flowerpot
Scala and Belville Flowerpot
Minifigure, Utensil Book 2 x 3
Minifigure, Utensil Book 2 x 3
×2
Minifigure, Utensil Book 2 x 3
Minifigure, Utensil Book 2 x 3
Minifigure, Utensil Book 2 x 3
Minifigure, Utensil Book 2 x 3
Scala Accessories - Complete Sprue - Table Containers (Wine, Milk, 2 Jars)
Scala Accessories - Complete Sprue - Table Containers (Wine, Milk, 2 Jars)
Cake with Red Cherries and Orange Wedges Pattern
Cake with Red Cherries and Orange Wedges Pattern
Scala Utensil Clothes Hanger
Scala Utensil Clothes Hanger
×2
Scala, Clothes Shoe Female Adult
Scala, Clothes Shoe Female Adult
×2
Scala, Clothes Shoe Female Adult
Scala, Clothes Shoe Female Adult
×2
Scala, Clothes Shoe Male
Scala, Clothes Shoe Male
×4
Scala Plate 2 x 4
Scala Plate 2 x 4
×2
Container, Box 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 1 1/3 with Hinged Lid
Container, Box 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 1 1/3 with Hinged Lid
Scala Roof Large with Window
Scala Roof Large with Window
Scala Roof Window
Scala Roof Window
Scala Support L 40 Studs Long with Support Connector with Pin and Support Connector with Hole (33036 / 6808 / 6809)
Scala Support L 40 Studs Long with Support Connector with Pin and Support Connector with Hole (33036 / 6808 / 6809)
×6
Scala Support L 18 Studs Long with Support Connector with Pin and Support Connector with Hole (33037 / 6808 / 6809)
Scala Support L 18 Studs Long with Support Connector with Pin and Support Connector with Hole (33037 / 6808 / 6809)
×2
Scala Window Box 13 x 3 x 5 1/3
Scala Window Box 13 x 3 x 5 1/3
×2
Scala Window Bay Seat 13 x 3 x 7 1/3 with Fixed Salmon Panes
Scala Window Bay Seat 13 x 3 x 7 1/3 with Fixed Salmon Panes
×2
Scala Baby Potty
Scala Baby Potty
Apple
Apple
Apple
Apple
Scala Accessories - Complete Sprue - Bow, Flower Type 1, Butterfly, Beetle / Ladybug (Belville)
Scala Accessories - Complete Sprue - Bow, Flower Type 1, Butterfly, Beetle / Ladybug (Belville)
Scala Utensil Cup
Scala Utensil Cup
×3
Scala Roof End Slope 22 x 2 x 12 1/3
Scala Roof End Slope 22 x 2 x 12 1/3
×2
Minifigure, Utensil Goblet Large
Minifigure, Utensil Goblet Large
×2
Scala Plate 4 x 4
Scala Plate 4 x 4
×4
Scala Plate 4 x 4
Scala Plate 4 x 4
×2
Scala, Clothes Baby Hat
Scala, Clothes Baby Hat
Scala Support Tall, Type 1 - 28.5 Studs Long
Scala Support Tall, Type 1 - 28.5 Studs Long
×8
Plant Flower Stem with Stud and 3 Stems
Plant Flower Stem with Stud and 3 Stems
×9
Antenna 4H - Round Top
Antenna 4H - Round Top
Tile, Round 2 x 2 with Clock Pattern
Tile, Round 2 x 2 with Clock Pattern
Bread / Baguette
Bread / Baguette
×2
Minifigure, Utensil Loudhailer / Megaphone / SW Blaster
Minifigure, Utensil Loudhailer / Megaphone / SW Blaster
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted (Radar)
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted (Radar)
Tile, Round 8 x 8 with 4 Studs in Center
Tile, Round 8 x 8 with 4 Studs in Center
Teddy Bear, Belville / Scala
Teddy Bear, Belville / Scala
Scala Baby Bottle / Water Bottle
Scala Baby Bottle / Water Bottle
Scala Baby Crib Footboard 1 x 7 x 6
Scala Baby Crib Footboard 1 x 7 x 6
×2
Scala Spiral Staircase Step, Top Step
Scala Spiral Staircase Step, Top Step
Scala Spiral Staircase Step, Middle Step
Scala Spiral Staircase Step, Middle Step
×10
Scala Spiral Staircase Railing Segment
Scala Spiral Staircase Railing Segment
×12
Scala Spiral Staircase Railing Top
Scala Spiral Staircase Railing Top
Scala Bin 4 x 4 x 1 1/3
Scala Bin 4 x 4 x 1 1/3
Scala Small Drawer
Scala Small Drawer
Scala Baseplate 44 x 22 with 4 Holes
Scala Baseplate 44 x 22 with 4 Holes
×3
Scala Wall, Panel 5 x 6 with Four Studs
Scala Wall, Panel 5 x 6 with Four Studs
×3
Scala Window Frame 14 x 3 x 15 1/3
Scala Window Frame 14 x 3 x 15 1/3
×2
Scala Window Glass 5 x 1 x 10 1/3 for Scala Window Frame 14 x 3 x 15 1/3
Scala Window Glass 5 x 1 x 10 1/3 for Scala Window Frame 14 x 3 x 15 1/3
×2
Scala Dresser without Top
Scala Dresser without Top
×2
Scala Bookshelf
Scala Bookshelf
Scala Cupboard Door 8 x 6
Scala Cupboard Door 8 x 6
Scala Cupboard Door 8 x 6 with Molded Trans-Clear Glass Pattern
Scala Cupboard Door 8 x 6 with Molded Trans-Clear Glass Pattern
Tile 6 x 6 with Dark Gray Circles / Cooktop Burners Pattern
Tile 6 x 6 with Dark Gray Circles / Cooktop Burners Pattern
Scala Kitchen Sink 6 x 6
Scala Kitchen Sink 6 x 6
Scala Wall, Vertical Grooved 40 x 2 x 22 2/3 with Door with White Tudor Frame on Light Salmon Background Pattern
Scala Wall, Vertical Grooved 40 x 2 x 22 2/3 with Door with White Tudor Frame on Light Salmon Background Pattern
Scala Wall, Vertical Grooved 40 x 2 x 22 2/3 with Window and Door with White Tudor Frame on Light Salmon Background Pattern
Scala Wall, Vertical Grooved 40 x 2 x 22 2/3 with Window and Door with White Tudor Frame on Light Salmon Background Pattern
×2
Scala Wall, Vertical Grooved 18 x 2 x 22 2/3 with White Tudor Frame on Light Salmon Background Pattern
Scala Wall, Vertical Grooved 18 x 2 x 22 2/3 with White Tudor Frame on Light Salmon Background Pattern
Scala Door Frame 14 x 3 x 21 1/3 - Top and Bottom Dimples
Scala Door Frame 14 x 3 x 21 1/3 - Top and Bottom Dimples
Scala Door 10 x 1 x 18 2/3 Mullioned with Fixed Trans-Clear Glass - Top and Bottom Dimples
Scala Door 10 x 1 x 18 2/3 Mullioned with Fixed Trans-Clear Glass - Top and Bottom Dimples
Scala Window Bay 14 x 4 x 15 1/3 with Fixed Trans-Clear Glass
Scala Window Bay 14 x 4 x 15 1/3 with Fixed Trans-Clear Glass
×2
Scala Wall, Diamond Shaped Window 8 x 2 x 8
Scala Wall, Diamond Shaped Window 8 x 2 x 8
×8
Scala Spiral Staircase Step, Bottom Step
Scala Spiral Staircase Step, Bottom Step
Scala Wall, Arched 18 x 2 x 22 2/3
Scala Wall, Arched 18 x 2 x 22 2/3
Scala Oven Rack
Scala Oven Rack
Scala Oven Unit
Scala Oven Unit
Scala Oven Door with Molded Trans-Clear Glass Pattern
Scala Oven Door with Molded Trans-Clear Glass Pattern
Scala Chair - Highback Dining
Scala Chair - Highback Dining
×2
Scala Accessories - Complete Sprue - Perfume Bottles (Belville)
Scala Accessories - Complete Sprue - Perfume Bottles (Belville)
Tile 3 x 6
Tile 3 x 6
Tap 1 x 2 with Dual Handles, Large / Sink Faucet
Tap 1 x 2 with Dual Handles, Large / Sink Faucet
Scala Bed Headboard
Scala Bed Headboard
×2
Scala Bed 24 x 8
Scala Bed 24 x 8
×2
Scala Bed Support 2 x 8 x 1 2/3
Scala Bed Support 2 x 8 x 1 2/3
×4
Dish 5 x 5
Dish 5 x 5
Scala Wall Shelf 6 x 3 x 4
Scala Wall Shelf 6 x 3 x 4
×3
Scala Utensil Tray with Handles 5 x 4 x 1
Scala Utensil Tray with Handles 5 x 4 x 1
Scala Utensil Saucepan
Scala Utensil Saucepan
Scala Wall, Panel 6 x 10
Scala Wall, Panel 6 x 10
×2
Scala TV / Computer Monitor
Scala TV / Computer Monitor
Scala Platform / Table 7 x 7 x 1 1/3 with 4 Legs
Scala Platform / Table 7 x 7 x 1 1/3 with 4 Legs
×2
Scala Platform / Table 7 x 7 x 1 1/3 with 4 Legs
Scala Platform / Table 7 x 7 x 1 1/3 with 4 Legs
×4
Scala Box 7 x 7 x 3 with 3 sides
Scala Box 7 x 7 x 3 with 3 sides
×4
Scala Chair - Back Wicker
Scala Chair - Back Wicker
×4
Scala Towel Bar 1 x 5
Scala Towel Bar 1 x 5
×2
Scala Towel Bar 1 x 5
Scala Towel Bar 1 x 5
Scala Umbrella Top - Large
Scala Umbrella Top - Large
Scala Vase 3 x 3
Scala Vase 3 x 3
Scala Cloth Sleeping Bag Baby's with Medium Green Dots and Dark Pink Bows Pattern
Scala Cloth Sleeping Bag Baby's with Medium Green Dots and Dark Pink Bows Pattern
Scala Cloth Pillow Small with Light Salmon Flowers and Green Leaves Pattern
Scala Cloth Pillow Small with Light Salmon Flowers and Green Leaves Pattern
×2
Scala Cloth Kitchen Towel 14 x 5
Scala Cloth Kitchen Towel 14 x 5
Scala Cloth Rug with Light Salmon Flowers and Green Leaves Pattern
Scala Cloth Rug with Light Salmon Flowers and Green Leaves Pattern
Scala Cloth Rug with Blue Leaves and Red Berries Pattern
Scala Cloth Rug with Blue Leaves and Red Berries Pattern
Scala Cloth Bedspread with Lace and Light Salmon Ribbon and Bow with Medium Green Dots and Dark Pink Bows Pattern
Scala Cloth Bedspread with Lace and Light Salmon Ribbon and Bow with Medium Green Dots and Dark Pink Bows Pattern
Scala Cloth Curtain with Yellow Bow with Red Flowers Pattern
Scala Cloth Curtain with Yellow Bow with Red Flowers Pattern
×3
Scala Cloth Curtain Short Lace
Scala Cloth Curtain Short Lace
Scala, Clothes Female Skirt Long with Blue Dots Pattern
Scala, Clothes Female Skirt Long with Blue Dots Pattern
Scala, Clothes Male Sweater with Turtleneck
Scala, Clothes Male Sweater with Turtleneck
Scala, Clothes Baby Pants with Yellow Dots Pattern
Scala, Clothes Baby Pants with Yellow Dots Pattern
Scala, Clothes Female Underwear
Scala, Clothes Female Underwear
Scala, Clothes Female Shirt Tube Top with Bow
Scala, Clothes Female Shirt Tube Top with Bow
Scala, Clothes Baby Shirt with Medium Green Squares and Lines Pattern
Scala, Clothes Baby Shirt with Medium Green Squares and Lines Pattern
Scala, Clothes Female Nightgown
Scala, Clothes Female Nightgown
Scala Cloth Pillow Large with Light Salmon Bow with Medium Green Dots and Dark Pink Bows Pattern
Scala Cloth Pillow Large with Light Salmon Bow with Medium Green Dots and Dark Pink Bows Pattern
×2
Scala, Clothes Male Boxer Shorts with Blue Dots Pattern
Scala, Clothes Male Boxer Shorts with Blue Dots Pattern
Scala Baseplate 44 x 44 with 4 Holes
Scala Baseplate 44 x 44 with 4 Holes
Scala, Clothes Female Jacket with Light Salmon Collar and Belt with Blue Dots Pattern
Scala, Clothes Female Jacket with Light Salmon Collar and Belt with Blue Dots Pattern
Sticker Sheet for Sets  3119, 3200, 3242 and 3290, Mirrored - (71502/4107190)
Sticker Sheet for Sets 3119, 3200, 3242 and 3290, Mirrored - (71502/4107190)
Scala Accessories - Complete Sprue - Flowers (2 each of Types 2 & 3)
Scala Accessories - Complete Sprue - Flowers (2 each of Types 2 & 3)
Scala Accessories - Complete Sprue - Flowers (2 each of Types 2 & 3)
Scala Accessories - Complete Sprue - Flowers (2 each of Types 2 & 3)
×3
Scala Accessories - Complete Sprue - Flowers (2 each of Types 2 & 3)
Scala Accessories - Complete Sprue - Flowers (2 each of Types 2 & 3)
×2
Scala Accessories - Complete Sprue - Flowers (2 each of Types 2 & 3)
Scala Accessories - Complete Sprue - Flowers (2 each of Types 2 & 3)
Scala Curtain Rod / Wall Clip
Scala Curtain Rod / Wall Clip
×8
Scala Utensil Cordless Phone
Scala Utensil Cordless Phone
Scala Utensil Hairbrush
Scala Utensil Hairbrush
Scala, Clothes Hair Clip / Watch, Round Type
Scala, Clothes Hair Clip / Watch, Round Type
Scala, Clothes Hair Clip / Watch, Round Type
Scala, Clothes Hair Clip / Watch, Round Type
Scala, Clothes Hair Clip / Watch, Round Type
Scala, Clothes Hair Clip / Watch, Round Type
Foam Scala, 7 x 7 Cloth Top with Blue Leaves and Red Berries Pattern
Foam Scala, 7 x 7 Cloth Top with Blue Leaves and Red Berries Pattern
×2
Foam Scala, 7 x 7 Cloth Top, Light Salmon Flowers and Green Leaves Pattern
Foam Scala, 7 x 7 Cloth Top, Light Salmon Flowers and Green Leaves Pattern
×4
Scala Curtain Rod 17L
Scala Curtain Rod 17L
×5
Scala Support 2 x 2 x 8
Scala Support 2 x 2 x 8
×12
Scala Support 2 x 2 x 8
Scala Support 2 x 2 x 8
Plant Stem with Stud and 3 Large Leaves
Plant Stem with Stud and 3 Large Leaves
×5
Plant Stem with Stud and 3 Large Leaves
Plant Stem with Stud and 3 Large Leaves
×4

Common questions about The Big Family House

How much is LEGO The Big Family House (3290-1) worth?

The Big Family House sells for an average of $315.43 used on BrickLink based on 6 months of completed sales. As a retired set, prices tend to hold steady or appreciate over time, especially for complete sets with original packaging. Actual prices vary with completeness — missing minifigures or key parts will lower the value.

What minifigures come in LEGO set 3290-1?

This set includes 3 minifigures: Scala Doll Female Adult (Marita) ($7.27), Scala Doll Male Adult (Christian) ($12.85), Scala Doll Baby (Thomas) - Small Eyes Pattern (4125470) ($2.82). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $22.94. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.

Is it worth parting out LEGO The Big Family House?

The minifigures make up about 7% of the set value ($22.94 out of $315.43). Most of the value is in the complete set package, so selling it whole is likely the better move unless you have buyers lined up for specific figures.

Is LEGO The Big Family House (3290-1) retired?

Yes, The Big Family House was released in 1997 and has been retired from retail for several years. Retired LEGO sets are only available on the secondary market through BrickLink, eBay, or other resale platforms. At its current price point, it has appreciated since retirement.

How do I check if my The Big Family House set is complete?

Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 3 minifigures. For the minifigures specifically, you can use the brick'em scanner to identify each figure from a photo and confirm it matches what should be in this set. Missing pieces can be individually sourced on BrickLink.

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