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1560-3 LEGO Basic Building Set
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LEGO 1560 Basic Building Set is a vintage Basic set from 1985 currently valued at $16 for new and sealed sets. Annual appreciation has averaged 4.59% since release. On the used market, values range from $5 to $10 based on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $14 and $20.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Basic Building Set since June 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 1560-3 Basic Building Set is a Basic Universal Building Set released in 1985, containing 27 pieces. It includes a small assortment of standard bricks and plates intended for simple free-building. The set was distributed as a promotional item in partnership with Pepsi and Crest toothpaste.

A new and sealed Basic Building Set is currently valued at around $16, with annual growth of approximately 3%, which is lower than other Universal Building Set sets. The average used price is $5 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $14 to $20. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $17 within the next year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Original 1985 Lego 1560 Basic Building Promo Set Sealed New
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$12.99
(US) New Lego #1521 Basic Building Set 1989 $12.99
-20.9%
(US) LEGO Set 1562-2 - Basic Building Set - Promo New Sealed In Box 1985 Collectors $13.25
-19.3%
(US) Vintage 1987 Lego 1598 Basic Building Set New SEALED Some Spots on Package $13.50
-17.8%
(US) Basic Building Set 1560 "Front" 1985 NEW IN BOX Free Shipping $13.95
-15.0%
(US) Basic Building Set Vintage Lego Sets #1560 box has some wear $13.99
-14.8%
(US) Vintage LEGO 1521 Basic Building Set Special Trial Size NEW Sealed 1989 $13.99
-14.8%
(US) Vintage 1987 Lego 1598 Basic Building Set New in Box SEALED $13.99
-14.8%
(US) New Lego #1521 Basic Building Set Vintage 1989 $15.00
-8.6%
(US) Vintage 1985 LEGO Basic Building Set 1560 New In Box Sealed $15.47
-5.8%
(US) NEW SEALED VINTAGE LEGO Basic: Basic Set 3+ (1605) $15.95
-2.9%
(US) sealed in box, but box has damage (mainly top layer torn on edge) from storage. pleas... $16.00
-2.6%
(US) NIB Vintage 1991 LEGO Basic Building Set 1698 Special Trial Size Offer Rare $16.99
+3.5%
(US) Original 1985 Lego 1560 Basic Building Set Box Wear $17.82
+8.5%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 1560-3 Basic Building Set.

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%

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%

1521 Basic Building Set Trial Size

Theme / Subtheme Basic / Universal Building Set
Year 1989
Pieces 24
Availability Retired
1521 LEGO Basic Building Set Trial Size
Retail $1.49
Value $14.37
Growth  +864.4%
Annual growth 4.3%

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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