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LEGO 1 Basic Set is a vintage Universal Building Set set from 1973 valued at $402 for new and sealed sets, up 6605% from an original retail price of $5.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 11.12% since release. Used copies are valued between $45 and $70 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Basic Set since March 2023. High accuracy
LEGO 1-7 Basic Set is a Universal Building Set Basic Set released in 1973, containing 107 pieces. Sold exclusively in Europe, the UK, Australia, and Canada, it includes an assortment of basic bricks in black, blue, red, white, and yellow. Notable elements include a green 10x20 baseplate with cross support, a blue 1x3x4 door with glass, red door frame, and multiple window and shutter components in 1x2x2 and 1x4x2 sizes. The set focuses on freeform building with early brick molds lacking internal cross supports.

A new and sealed Basic Set is currently valued at around $402, with annual growth of 7.5% that is expected to level off to around 2.2% in the coming year. The average used price is $57 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $406 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $310 to $393.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) #889 Radar Truck Space Classic 1979
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$300.00
(CA) 2365 DUPLO Basic Set Safari 1983 Vintage - NEW / SEALED $357.69
-10.9%
(JP) The box has a sticker on it. Part of the cellophane is cracked. Japanese version. Ple... $400.00
-0.4%

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 $568.06
Growth  +2889.8%
Annual growth 6.6%

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 $275.70
Growth  +1624.2%
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 $183.60
Growth  +2526.6%
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 $459.90
Growth  +3440.4%
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 $360.53
Growth  +4469.5%
Annual growth 10.1%

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 $796.76
Growth  +8762.7%
Annual growth 8.8%

115 Building Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1973
Pieces 190
Availability Retired
115 LEGO Building Set
Retail $5.99
Value $238.91
Growth  +3888.5%
Annual growth 4.1%

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 $127.73
Growth  +1498.6%
Annual growth 7.1%

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 $196.10
Growth  +2354.3%
Annual growth 3.0%

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 $354.99
Growth  +5816.5%
Annual growth 8.0%

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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 $3,433.
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