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LEGO 3 Basic Set is a vintage Universal Building Set set from 1973 valued at $196 for new and sealed sets, up 2354% from an original retail price of $7.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 3.01% since release. Used copies are valued between $18 and $73 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Basic Set since May 2020. High accuracy
LEGO 3-4 Basic Set is a Universal Building Set / Basic Set released in 1973, containing 184 pieces. The set includes a selection of black, red, blue, and white basic bricks, along with small wheels, red door and window elements, shutters, and trans-clear bricks for simple vehicle and building models. It also comes with a large green 10 x 20 baseplate with cross supports, which was a common structural element in early 1970s basic sets. This version was released exclusively in Europe, the UK, Australia, and Canada, and it is equivalent to sets 78 Basic Set and 115 Building Set.

A new and sealed Basic Set is currently valued at around $196, 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. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $202 within the next year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (CA) Box is in beautiful condition. Inner tray sealed in original plastic wrap. A real gem... $175.10
-10.7%
(US) eBay listing for Basic Set $190.22
-3.0%
(DE) == very good condition == $230.18
+17.4%
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For Sale (Used)

 (UK) Used - 100% Complete, parts in good condition, a couple of bricks have light play wea... $16.46
(US) Used - eBay listing for 3-4 Basic Set $25.81
(HU) Used - 100% complete, good condition.No instruction. With BOX 7/10. and inner plastic... $26.07
(UK) Used - 100% COMPLETE with BOX. This set never had instructions. All bricks are of the... $42.35
(US) Used - Complete set in great condition Includes all vintage pieces plus a few extra.... $50.00

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%

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 $127.73
Growth  +1498.6%
Annual growth 7.1%

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 $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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