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355-2 LEGO Universal Building Set
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LEGO 355 Universal Building Set is a vintage Basic set from 1981 valued at $157 for new and sealed sets, up 750% from an original retail price of $18.50. Annual appreciation has averaged 4.55% since release. Used copies are valued between $8 and $13 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Universal Building Set since June 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 355-2 Universal Building Set is a Basic theme set from the Basic Set subtheme released in 1981, containing 181 pieces and 2 puppet figures. It offers an open-ended assortment of standard elements intended for free building within the Basic line. The set includes a selection suited to creating multiple small models, such as simple vehicles and buildings. The included minifigures use the classic style compatible with early 1980s builds and accessories. The minifigures are a female and a male “finger-puppet” style basic figures.

A new and sealed Universal Building Set is currently valued at around $157, with annual growth of approximately 5%. The average used price is $8 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $164 within the next year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (NL) MISB in excelent condition $151.82
-3.4%
(US) eBay listing for Universal Building Set $152.47
-3.0%
(IT) 355-2 Basic SET MISB $174.66
+11.1%
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For Sale (Used)

 (US) Used - Universal Building Set: Universal Building Set (145)
$10.00

Sets in Basic / Basic Set

744 Universal Building Set with Motor

Theme / Subtheme Basic / Basic Set
Year 1980
Pieces 537
Availability Retired
744 LEGO Universal Building Set with Motor
Retail $59.00
Value $343.97
Growth  +483.0%
Annual growth 3.9%

733 Universal Building Set

Theme / Subtheme Basic / Basic Set
Year 1980
Pieces 533
Availability Retired
733 LEGO Universal Building Set
Retail $38.99
Value $515.50
Growth  +1222.1%
Annual growth 6.6%

722 Universal Building Set

Theme / Subtheme Basic / Basic Set
Year 1980
Pieces 301
Availability Retired
722 LEGO Universal Building Set
Retail $19.99
Value $410.65
Growth  +1954.3%
Annual growth 4.0%

372 Texas Rangers

Theme / Subtheme Basic / Basic Set
Year 1977
Pieces 249
Availability Retired
372 LEGO Texas Rangers
Retail $9.99
Value $1,572.14
Growth  +15637.1%
Annual growth 10.9%

1944 Universal Building Set with Storage Case

Theme / Subtheme Basic / Basic Set
Year 1983
Pieces / Minifigs 138 / 1
Availability Retired
1944 LEGO Universal Building Set with Storage Case
Retail $12.99
Value $82.49
Growth  +535.0%
Annual growth 4.4%

1513-2 Universal Building Set

Theme / Subtheme Basic / Basic Set
Year 1989
Pieces / Minifigs 66 / 1
Availability Retired
1513-2 LEGO Universal Building Set
Retail $9.95
Value $47.68
Growth  +379.2%
Annual growth 4.3%

1608 Aeroplane

Theme / Subtheme Basic / Basic Set
Year 1987
Pieces 24
Availability Retired
1608 LEGO Aeroplane
Retail $5.99
Value $35.54
Growth  +493.3%
Annual growth 4.7%

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About Basic

Basic Sets or Universal sets were part of 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.

Basic Set consists of 8 sets that ran from 1977 to 1989. As of today, 372 Texas Rangers is the most valuable Basic Set set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $1,572.
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