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LEGO 315 Basic Building Set is a vintage Basic set from 1990 valued at $40 for new and sealed sets, up 122% from an original retail price of $17.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 3.94% since release. On the used market, values range from $4 to $5 based on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $26 and $49.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Basic Building Set since April 2017. Very high accuracy
LEGO 315-1 Basic Building Set is a Basic theme set released in 1990, containing 62 pieces. It includes a selection of standard bricks in primary colors along with a door and frame, window and pane, a large yellow arch, plant elements, and a green 4 x 12 plate. The assortment also features printed bricks with eyes and a smile/frown for simple character builds.

A new and sealed Basic Building Set is currently valued at around $40, with annual growth of approximately 3%, which is lower than other Basic sets. The average used price is $4 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $39 to $56. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $42 within the next year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (IT) System 315 BASIC SET MIB, 1992 $30.30
-24.2%
(US) RARE LEGO System: Basic Building Set 515 - New in box
BrickEconomy Choice
$37.99
-5.0%
(US) 515 Basic Building Set-Brand New in Sealed Original Box / Box Is Dented $39.95
-0.1%
(US) System: Basic Building Set (515) Vintage Set Brand New $40.00
+0.1%
(US) NOS Vintage LEGO 320 Basic Building Set 1985- Never Opened $45.00
+12.6%
(US) VINTAGE Sealed LEGO Basic: Basic Set 333, 91 Blocks, NIB, PLUS Opened Set 322 $48.50
+21.3%
(US) Vintage LEGO Basic Building Set 1560 Vintage 22-Piece Boxed Set Age 3+ (1985) $48.90
+22.3%
(US) System: Basic Building Set (515) Vintage Set Brand New In Excellent Box $50.00
+25.1%
(US) RARE LEGO System: Basic Building Set 515 - New in box $59.99
+50.1%
(US) VTG LEGO BASIC BUILDING SET #527 (191 pcs) 1987 Complete Set NOS $72.95
+82.5%
(US) Basic: Basic Building Set, 3+ (320) $75.00
+87.6%

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 315 Basic Building Set.

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715 Basic Building Set

Theme Basic
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Pieces 395
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715 LEGO Basic Building Set
Retail $17.99
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Year 1990
Pieces / Minifigs 364 / 2
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565-2 LEGO Basic Building Set
Retail $25.99
Value $115.71
Growth  +345.2%
Annual growth 5.4%

535 Basic Building Set

Theme Basic
Year 1990
Pieces / Minifigs 345 / 2
Availability Retired
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Retail $14.99
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Growth  +197.1%
Annual growth 3.1%

365-2 Basic Building Set

Theme Basic
Year 1990
Pieces / Minifigs 337 / 1
Availability Retired
365-2 LEGO Basic Building Set
Retail $24.99
Value $97.35
Growth  +289.6%
Annual growth 2.5%

725 Basic Building Set

Theme Basic
Year 1990
Pieces / Minifigs 319 / 2
Availability Retired
725 LEGO Basic Building Set
Retail $37.99
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Growth  +463.7%
Annual growth 5.9%

1636 Handy Bucket of Bricks

Theme Basic
Year 1990
Pieces / Minifigs 184 / 1
Availability Retired
1636 LEGO Handy Bucket of Bricks
Retail $14.99
Value $52.16
Growth  +248.0%
Annual growth 3.5%

525 Basic Building Set

Theme Basic
Year 1990
Pieces / Minifigs 181 / 1
Availability Retired
525 LEGO Basic Building Set
Retail $12.99
Value $159.99
Growth  +1131.6%
Annual growth 6.5%

515 Basic Building Set

Theme Basic
Year 1990
Pieces 111
Availability Retired
515 LEGO Basic Building Set
Retail $9.49
Value $23.27
Growth  +145.2%
Annual growth 3.5%

325 Basic Building Set

Theme Basic
Year 1990
Pieces / Minifigs 104 / 1
Availability Retired
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Retail $17.99
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Growth  +192.9%
Annual growth 3.2%

335 Basic Building Set

Theme Basic
Year 1990
Pieces 99
Availability Retired
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Retail $19.99
Value $104.33
Growth  +421.9%
Annual growth 4.7%

1679 Basic Building Set

Theme Basic
Year 1990
Pieces 43
Availability Retired
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1676 Basic Building Set

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Year 1990
Pieces 22
Availability Retired
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Retail $24.99
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Growth  +0.0%
Annual growth 1.5%

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About Basic

The LEGO Basic theme, which began in the 1970s, was designed to be a more general, non-thematic series of sets. Unlike the themed sets that revolve around specific stories, characters, or concepts (e.g., space, city, or pirates), the Basic theme provided a collection of standard LEGO bricks and pieces, often in a variety of colors. The goal was to encourage free building and creativity without the confines of a specific theme or narrative.
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