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LEGO 088 4.5V Super Set is a Universal Building Set set valued at $3,505 for new and sealed sets, up 5742% from an original retail price of $59.99. The set retired in September 1971 with annual appreciation averaging 5.89% since. Used copies are valued between $217 and $266 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set 4.5V Super Set since May 2020. Medium accuracy
LEGO 088-1 4.5V Super Set is a Universal Building Set / Basic Set released in 1969, containing 615 pieces. It was an early motorized set built around LEGO’s 4.5V electric system and includes a blue 4.5V motor, a battery box, gears, axles, and a motor cutout plate for building powered models. The assortment also includes standard bricks in several colors, early baseplates, doors, windows, fences, trees, tires, and treads, allowing for both structural and mechanical builds. The set was produced from 1969 to 1971 and represents LEGO’s early use of electric components before the introduction of the Technic theme.

A new and sealed 4.5V Super Set is currently valued at around $3,505, with annual growth of approximately 6%. The average used price is $222 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $3,711 within the next year. The set was available for 32 months, from January 1969 to September 1971.
4.5V Super Set (088-1) is a very old and rare LEGO set. It has not been available online or in retail stores in good/new condition for over 2 years. Because of its scarcity, the current estimated value of in new condition of $3,504.76 may be much lower than its true market value. Released in 1969, sealed sets in good condition are especially difficult to find, often commanding a premium well above estimates.
There are currently no new/sealed listings available for 4.5V Super Set at this time.
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Sets in Universal Building Set / Basic Set

8-3 Basic Set #8

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1973
Pieces 776
Availability Retired
8-3 LEGO Basic Set #8
Retail $19.00
Value $453.99
Growth  +2289.4%
Annual growth 6.2%

404 Building Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1977
Pieces / Minifigs 467 / 3
Availability Retired
404 LEGO Building Set
Retail $39.99
Value $409.01
Growth  +922.8%
Annual growth 4.8%

7-3 Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1973
Pieces 415
Availability Retired
7-3 LEGO Basic Set
Retail $15.99
Value $279.55
Growth  +1648.3%
Annual growth 5.6%

402 Building Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1977
Pieces / Minifigs 401 / 4
Availability Retired
402 LEGO Building Set
Retail $24.99
Value $433.41
Growth  +1634.3%
Annual growth 4.2%

114 Building Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1977
Pieces 390
Availability Retired
114 LEGO Building Set
Retail $24.99
Value $342.57
Growth  +1270.8%
Annual growth 5.5%

5-3 Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1973
Pieces 349
Availability Retired
5-3 LEGO Basic Set
Retail $6.99
Value $217.86
Growth  +3016.7%
Annual growth 7.3%

6-3 Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1973
Pieces 349
Availability Retired
6-3 LEGO Basic Set
Retail $12.99
Value $469.50
Growth  +3514.3%
Annual growth 7.0%

135 Building Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1973
Pieces 338
Availability Retired
135 LEGO Building Set
Retail $7.89
Value $353.66
Growth  +4382.4%
Annual growth 8.8%

145 Universal Building Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1974
Pieces 338
Availability Retired
145 LEGO Universal Building Set
Retail $19.99
Value $373.28
Growth  +1767.3%
Annual growth 2.8%

400 Building Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1977
Pieces / Minifigs 294 / 3
Availability Retired
400 LEGO Building Set
Retail $24.99
Value $536.60
Growth  +2047.3%
Annual growth 6.5%

113 Building Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1977
Pieces 293
Availability Retired
113 LEGO Building Set
Retail $16.99
Value $112.52
Growth  +562.3%
Annual growth 3.9%

125-2 Universal Building Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1974
Pieces 234
Availability Retired
125-2 LEGO Universal Building Set
Retail $15.99
Value $346.60
Growth  +2067.6%
Annual growth 6.0%

4-3 Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1973
Pieces 230
Availability Retired
4-3 LEGO Basic Set
Retail $8.99
Value $714.29
Growth  +7845.4%
Annual growth 8.6%

112 Building Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1977
Pieces 200
Availability Retired
112 LEGO Building Set
Retail $18.99
Value $224.34
Growth  +1081.4%
Annual growth 5.0%

115 Building Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1973
Pieces 190
Availability Retired
115 LEGO Building Set
Retail $5.99
Value $322.12
Growth  +5277.6%
Annual growth 5.5%

2-7 Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1973
Pieces 184
Availability Retired
2-7 LEGO Basic Set
Retail $7.99
Value $130.00
Growth  +1527.0%
Annual growth 7.4%

3-4 Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1973
Pieces 184
Availability Retired
3-4 LEGO Basic Set
Retail $7.99
Value $174.04
Growth  +2078.2%
Annual growth 3.3%

111 Building Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1977
Pieces 173
Availability Retired
111 LEGO Building Set
Retail $12.99
Value $150.99
Growth  +1062.4%
Annual growth 5.1%

105-2 Building Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1973
Pieces 149
Availability Retired
105-2 LEGO Building Set
Retail $6.00
Value $353.60
Growth  +5793.3%
Annual growth 8.0%

110 Building Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1977
Pieces 131
Availability Retired
110 LEGO Building Set
Retail $9.99
Value $269.99
Growth  +2602.6%
Annual growth 7.2%

1-7 Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1973
Pieces 107
Availability Retired
1-7 LEGO Basic Set
Retail $5.99
Value $508.78
Growth  +8393.8%
Annual growth 9.8%

140-2 Bricks 'n Motor Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1969
Pieces 96
Availability Retired
140-2 LEGO Bricks 'n Motor Set
Retail $6.95
Value $763.71
Growth  +10888.6%
Annual growth 8.6%

070 Universal Building Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1966
Availability Retired
070 LEGO Universal Building Set
Retail $15.50
Value $859.39
Growth  +5444.5%
Annual growth 6.9%

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About 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.

Basic Set consists of 24 sets that ran from 1966 to 1977. As of today, 088 4.5V Super Set is the most valuable Basic Set set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $3,505.
Summary
Universal Building Set Basic Set 4.5V Super Set set 088 was released in January 1969, retailing for $60, but has since been retired. New, unopened 4.5V Super Set sets are valued at $3,505, while used sets can be found for $222 in good condition.
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