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Universal Building Set / Basic Set Minifigures

The LEGO Universal Building Set Basic Set subtheme consists of 4 minifigs that were released from 1966 to 1977 and based 24 sets. On average, these minifigs have an annual growth rate of 4.0%.
Most valuable Universal Building Set Basic Set minifig
Legoland Figure Blue Hat (old007) $18.57
Most owned Universal Building Set Basic Set minifig
Legoland Figure Black Hat (old011)
Set with the most Universal Building Set Basic Set minifigs
402 Building Set 4 minifigs
4 minifigs

Legoland Figure Red Hat

Minifig number old025
Legoland figure with a red torso, red legs, and a red hat
Value $12.09
Growth  +504.5%
Annual growth 3.6%

Legoland Figure Black Hat

Minifig number old011
Legoland figure with a black torso, black legs, and black hat
Value $18.57
Growth  +828.5%
Annual growth 4.4%

Legoland Figure Blue Hat

Minifig number old007
Legoland figure with blue torso, legs, and hat
Value $18.57
Growth  +828.5%
Annual growth 4.4%

Legoland Figure White Hat

Minifig number old006
Legoland figure wearing a white hat, white torso, and white legs
Value $15.82
Growth  +691.0%
Annual growth 4.1%

Subtheme Pricing

Value
$65.05   (for all 4 minifigs)
Growth
+87.70%
Annual growth
+4.04%

Community Stats

Here are the top 4 most - owned loose minifigs among BrickEconomy collectors in the LEGO Universal Building Set / Basic Set theme.
#1Legoland Figure Black Hat
#2Legoland Figure White Hat
#3Legoland Figure Blue Hat
#4Legoland Figure Red Hat

About LEGO Universal Building Set Basic Set

The LEGO Universal Building Set Basic Sets theme, active from 1966 to 1977, provided a foundation for creative building with a variety of versatile bricks and elements. These sets were designed to encourage open-ended construction and imagination, featuring an assortment of basic bricks, plates, windows, and doors. They allowed builders to create anything from simple structures to more complex models, laying the groundwork for LEGO's emphasis on creativity and versatility. Key sets in this theme include 088 4.5V Super Set, which introduced motorized components powered by a 4.5-volt battery, enhancing the complexity and functionality of LEGO creations.

LEGO's Universal Building Sets theme was released as early as 1966 but it was not until 1973 that the Basic LEGO sets became known as Universal Building Sets. These sets were produced in two set version numbers, the first was for sets that were sold in the UK, Europe, Canada and Australia. The other version numbers, but for the same exact set with the same box artwork was released in the United States. Most, but not all sets between 1973 and 1981 were sold in both regions.