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LEGO 1521 Basic Building Set Trial Size is a vintage Basic set from 1989 valued at $14 for new and sealed sets, up 864% from an original retail price of $1.49. Annual appreciation has averaged 4.29% since release. Used copies are valued between $2 and $3 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $13 and $15.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Basic Building Set Trial Size since June 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 1521-1 Basic Building Set Trial Size is a Basic Universal Building Set released in 1989, containing 24 pieces. It includes a small assortment of standard bricks in red, blue, and white, plus a yellow 4 x 12 brick that can serve as a base. Notable elements are a yellow 2 x 2 brick printed with eyes on opposite sides and a yellow 2 x 4 brick printed with a smile and frown on opposite sides, along with a 2 x 4 x 5 yellow door with red door insert and a 2 x 4 x 3 yellow window with red pane. The selection supports simple builds incorporating door and window features.

A new and sealed Basic Building Set Trial Size is currently valued at around $14, with annual growth of approximately 3%, which is lower than other Universal Building Set sets. The average used price is $2 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $15 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $15 to $22.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) New Lego #1521 Basic Building Set 1989
BrickEconomy Choice
$12.99
(US) Vintage LEGO 1521 Basic Building Set Special Trial Size NEW Sealed 1989 $13.99
-2.6%
(US) New Lego #1521 Basic Building Set Vintage 1989 $15.00
+4.4%
(US) Sealed, box in very good condition $15.00
+4.4%
(US) Basic: Basic Building Set Trial Size (1522) $20.00
+39.2%
(US) Vintage LEGO 1522 Basic Building Set Special Trial Size Offer Vtg 1989 $20.00
+39.2%
(US) Basic: Basic Building Set Trial Size (1521) Brand New In Box $20.00
+39.2%
(CA) BrickLink store Canada First Bricks $21.44
+49.2%
(US) Vintage LEGO Basic Building Toy Set # 1521 New In Box $24.99
+73.9%
(US) Vintage LEGO 1522 Basic Building Set Special Trial Size Offer Vtg 1989 $29.00
+101.8%

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 1521 Basic Building Set Trial Size.

Sets in Basic / Universal Building Set

1512-2 Basic Set with Storage Case

Theme / Subtheme Basic / Universal Building Set
Year 1985
Pieces / Minifigs 99 / 1
Availability Retired
1512-2 LEGO Basic Set with Storage Case
Retail $18.00
Value $102.86
Growth  +471.4%
Annual growth 4.3%

1960-2 Special Value Set

Theme / Subtheme Basic / Universal Building Set
Year 1985
Pieces / Minifigs 96 / 1
Availability Retired
1960-2 LEGO Special Value Set
Retail $12.00
Value $176.71
Growth  +1372.6%
Annual growth 9.8%

1474 Basic Building Set with Gift Item

Theme / Subtheme Basic / Universal Building Set
Year 1991
Pieces / Minifigs 69 / 1
Availability Retired
1474 LEGO Basic Building Set with Gift Item
Retail $9.99
Value $51.76
Growth  +418.1%
Annual growth 4.8%

1514 Basic Building Set Trial Size

Theme / Subtheme Basic / Universal Building Set
Year 1988
Pieces 46
Availability Retired
1514 LEGO Basic Building Set Trial Size
Retail $2.49
Value $25.82
Growth  +936.9%
Annual growth 3.5%

1560-3 Basic Building Set

Theme / Subtheme Basic / Universal Building Set
Year 1985
Pieces 27
Availability Retired
1560-3 LEGO Basic Building Set
promotional
Value $16.42
Annual growth 4.6%

1495 Basic Building Set Trial Size

Theme / Subtheme Basic / Universal Building Set
Year 1988
Pieces 26
Availability Retired
1495 LEGO Basic Building Set Trial Size
Retail $1.49
Value $21.13
Growth  +1318.1%
Annual growth 6.4%

390 Helicopter

Theme / Subtheme Basic / Universal Building Set
Year 1986
Pieces / Minifigs 24 / 1
Availability Retired
390 LEGO Helicopter
Retail $5.98
Value $80.74
Growth  +1250.2%
Annual growth 6.7%

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About Basic Universal Building Set

The LEGO Universal Building Set theme, also often referred to as the 'Universal' theme, was a series of sets released primarily in the 1970s and 1980s. These sets were somewhat similar in concept to the LEGO Basic theme. The primary characteristic of the Universal Building Set theme was its emphasis on open-ended creativity. The sets didn't belong to any specific storyline or detailed theme, like castle or space. Instead, they provided a mix of basic bricks and some specialized pieces, allowing builders to create a wide variety of models from a single set.

Universal Building Set consists of 8 sets that ran from 1985 to 1991. As of today, 1960-2 Special Value Set is the most valuable Universal Building Set set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $177.
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