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LEGO 2 Basic Set is a vintage Universal Building Set set from 1973 valued at $128 for new and sealed sets, up 1499% from an original retail price of $7.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 7.15% since release. On the used market, values range from $16 to $20 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Basic Set since October 2021. Medium accuracy
LEGO 2-7 Basic Set is a Universal Building Set (Basic Set) released in 1973, containing 184 pieces. It comprises an assortment of standard bricks in primary colors along with classic elements such as doors, windows with fixed glass, and matching shutters. The set includes a large green 10 x 20 baseplate and early-style parts like a red 1 x 3 x 4 door frame and red 1 x 4 x 2 windows. Packaging varied by region, with the Canadian version listing the 184-piece count while European, UK, and Australian boxes did not display a count.

A new and sealed Basic Set is currently valued at around $128, with annual growth of approximately 7%, which is higher than other Basic Set sets. The average used price is $17 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $211 to $215. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $136 within the next year.
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 (AU) 1973 Vintage Basic Set 2-7 (New Sealed) $211.37
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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%

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%

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 $401.60
Growth  +6604.5%
Annual growth 11.1%

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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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