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LEGO 145 Universal Building Set is a vintage Universal Building Set set from 1974 valued at $373 for new and sealed sets, up 1767% from an original retail price of $19.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 2.84% since release. On the used market, values range from $40 to $52 based on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $350 and $400.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Universal Building Set since May 2018. High accuracy
LEGO 145-1 Universal Building Set is a Universal Building Set Basic Set released in 1974, containing 338 pieces. It includes a broad assortment of early hollow-style bricks in classic colors, plus functional elements such as red and white doors with glass and windows in 1x2x2, 1x4x2, and 1x6x3 sizes with shutters. Notable parts include a black modified 2x4 brick with a trans-clear wheel holder, small smooth tires, wheels with metal axles, two large green pine trees, a white faceted 4x4 turntable, and a green 10x20 baseplate with edge tubes and cross support. The set was distributed only in the United States and is effectively the same as the 1973 release 7 Basic Set.

A new and sealed Universal Building Set is currently valued at around $373, with annual growth of approximately 2%, which is lower than other Basic Set sets. The average used price is $43 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $346 to $415. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $384 within the next year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Universal Building Set: Building Set (115)- Brand New In Factory Sealed Box
BrickEconomy Choice
$299.00
(US) NEW SEALED LEGO 105 Building Set - RETIRED Universal Building Set 1973 $350.00
-6.2%
(US) #145 Universal Building Set Basic Set 1974 $350.00
-6.2%
(US) NEW SEALED LEGO 105 Building Set - RETIRED Universal Building Set Basic Set 1973 $357.95
-4.1%
(US) Universal Building Set 555 197pc Complete Set Box Ages 5-7 Vintage 1977 $399.00
+6.9%
(US) Universal Building Set 722 LEGO 299 PCS from 1980 VINTAGE NEW MIB Sealed $399.99
+7.2%
(US) Factory package never opened Lego #145 Universal Building Set Basic Set 1974 $400.00
+7.2%
(US) Universal Building Set 722 LEGO 299 PCS from 1980 VINTAGE NEW MIB Sealed $414.99
+11.2%
(US) NEW SEALED LEGO 145-1 Universal Building Set - RETIRED Universal Building Set $420.95
+12.8%

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 145 Universal Building Set.

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%

088 4.5V Super Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1969
Pieces 615
Availability Retired
088 LEGO 4.5V Super Set
Retail $59.99
Value $3,504.76
Growth  +5742.2%
Annual growth 5.9%

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 $301.04
Growth  +4206.7%
Annual growth 7.6%

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%

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.
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