LEGO 022 Basic Building Set is a vintage Classic set from 1968 valued at $95 for new and sealed sets, up 4115% from an original retail price of $2.25. Annual appreciation has averaged 13.45% since release. Used copies are valued between $29 and $60 depending on condition.
LEGO 022-1 Basic Building Set is a Classic Basic Set released in 1968, containing 110 pieces. As a System i Leg era assortment, it includes bricks, early light gray 10 x 20 baseplates with “+” cross support—some without bottom tubes—and a selection of windows and hinged doors with trans-clear glass. Many elements use late-1960s molds, such as 2 x 2 and 2 x 4 bricks without inside or cross supports in red, white, blue, black, yellow, and trans-clear. The set centers on standard bricks and window/door elements intended for free-form building.
A new and sealed Basic Building Set is currently valued at around $95, with annual growth of about 13.5% that is expected to level off to around 10.1% in the coming year, making it a solid investment. The average used price is $45 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $104 within the next year.
Basic Building Set has become a rare vintage set, as set 022-1 has not been seen for sale in new/good condition online or in retail for over one year. Its actual value is likely above the current estimate.
The last brand new Basic Building Set was sold on eBay.
There are currently no new/sealed listings available for 022 Basic Building Set at this time.