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LEGO 340 Basic Building Set is a vintage Basic set from 1985 valued at $78 for new and sealed sets, up 2535% from an original retail price of $2.95. Annual appreciation has averaged 8.31% since release. On the used market, values range from $19 to $23 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Basic Building Set since June 1985. Medium accuracy
LEGO 340-1 Basic Building Set is a Basic theme set released in 1985, containing 214 pieces and 2 finger puppet figures. It provides a general assortment of standard bricks and elements for open-ended building of small models. Its parts include bricks in multiple colors (including some decorated “eyes” and “smile/frown” bricks), windows, doors, arches, a propeller, plant elements, and wheel assemblies. As part of the 1980s Basic line, the set focused on versatile parts rather than a specific model.

A new and sealed Basic Building Set is currently valued at around $78, with annual growth of approximately 8%, which is higher than other Basic sets. The average used price is $19 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $84 within the next year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Basic: Basic Building Set, 3+ (320)
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$75.00
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For Sale (Used)

 (US) Used - eBay listing for 340 Basic Building Set $19.27
(UK) Used - . 100% Complete, Parts in Good Condition. Minifigs and Prints Good. Flag in Go... $19.46
(UK) Used - . 100% Complete, Parts in Good Condition. Flag in Great Condition. Set found c... $20.96

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Pieces / Minifigs 165 / 1
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Annual growth 3.1%

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Pieces / Minifigs 156 / 2
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Year 1985
Pieces 66
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304 Basic Building Set

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308-2 Basic Building Set

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Year 1985
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Growth  +733.3%
Annual growth 5.3%

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Theme Basic
Year 1985
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Growth  +3118.1%
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Basic Building Set Reviews

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“For an older Basic set, Basic Building Set has outperformed others in its theme with an average annual return of 8.3%, making it a solid past—and likely future—investment.”
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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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