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LEGO 115 Building Set is a vintage Universal Building Set set from 1973 valued at $248 for new and sealed sets, up 4039% from an original retail price of $5.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 4.51% since release. Used copies are valued between $25 and $30 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Building Set since May 2020. Medium accuracy
LEGO 115 Building Set is a Universal Building Set Basic Set released in 1973, containing 190 pieces. Issued exclusively in the United States, it is equivalent to sets 3 Basic Set and 78 Basic Set. The assortment includes classic bricks and plates in black, blue, red, white, yellow, and trans-clear, along with a selection of doors and windows such as a red 1 x 3 x 4 door with glass, shuttered window frames, and a panorama-style window. Parts for vehicle builds are included with small tires and 4-stud wheels on metal axles, and the set also features a large green 10 x 20 plate.

A new and sealed Building Set is currently valued at around $248, with annual growth of approximately 5%. The average used price is $25 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $259 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $201 to $353.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Universal Building Set: Building Set (115)
BrickEconomy Choice
$187.00
(US) BASIC BUILDING SET 517 Brand New Never Opened 1987 Set $247.49
-0.2%
(US) Technic Porsche 911 RSR 42096 1580 Pieces Building Set 420961580 $369.99
+49.2%
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For Sale (Used)

 (US) Used - 115 Piece Lot Lego Duplo Preschool Building Set + Tub Container Bucket Some Ty...
$24.75
--1.0%
(US) Used - TAN Base Plates Lot of 115 Pcs. 2x2 2x3 2x4 2x6 2x8
$25.00
(US) Used - 115 Universal Building Set Vintage 1973 Not Inventoried 160pcs
$25.00
(US) Used - 1974 LEGO 196 Antique Car Building Set W/People Please Read Description
$25.00
(US) Used - Duplo Building Blocks Lot of 115 Pieces
$27.20
(US) Used - 115-2 System Universal Building Set House Vintage 1973 Mostly Inventoried
$30.00

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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 $3,443.
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