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Basic Building Set

4213 LEGO Basic Building Set

Name: LEGO Basic Building Set
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 4213-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.60 (28 reviews)

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LEGO 4213 Basic Building Set is a Basic set from 1999 valued at $237 for new and sealed sets, up 689% from an original retail price of $29.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 7.95% since release. On the used market, values range from $173 to $197 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This represents the current new/sealed value of the set Basic Building Set since January 1999. Medium accuracy

LEGO 4213 Basic Building Set is a Basic set released in 1999, containing 563 pieces. It includes a wide assortment of bricks and plates in multiple sizes along with large elements such as a 2 x 8 x 3 arch, 2 x 6 x 6 door and window frames, and green base plates up to 12 x 24. The set also features FreeStyle-type parts including a wheel assembly with tires and printed slopes depicting faces and clothing, enabling simple character builds alongside vehicles and buildings. It was intended for open-ended construction with house, vehicle, and figure elements in one box.

A new and sealed Basic Building Set is currently valued at around $237, with annual growth of approximately 8%, which is higher than other Basic sets. The average used price is $196 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $254 within the next year.

Basic Building Set (4213-1) is a very old and rare LEGO set. It has not been available online or in retail stores in good/new condition for over 2 years. Because of its scarcity, the current estimated value of in new condition of $236.50 may be much lower than its true market value. Released in 1999, sealed sets in good condition are especially difficult to find, often commanding a premium well above estimates.

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Set Details

Set number

4213-1

Name

Basic Building Set

Theme

Basic

Year

1999

Availability

Retired

Pieces

563 (PPP $0.05)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$29.99

New/Sealed

Value

$236.50

Growth

+688.60%

Annual growth

+7.95%

90-day change

8.63%

Used

Value

$196.30

Range

$173.48 - $196.82

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$229.41

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Price

~$238.87

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$236.50

1 year forecast

$253.81+7.32%

5 year forecast

$308.24+30.33%

$299

$317

4213 Basic Building Set is projected to be valued between $299 - $317 within five years.

Insights

Late-1990s Basic sets like Basic Building Set 4213, retired and now scarce in unopened form, draw parts-driven interest because of large baseplates and printed character elements, and they show solid post-retirement performance, while ongoing generic brick releases and limited minifigure appeal constrain broader demand.

Set Facts

The set contains a variety of basic bricks in black, blue, green, and red, including large plates such as green 12 x 24 and green 8 x 16. There are multiple Slope, Curved 4 x 2 x 2 Double with printed faces or overall patterns in black, blue, and green. The set includes specialized elements like blue doors and windows with yellow details, as well as red wheels with tires and plant/flower parts in blue and green.

Basic Building Set Reviews

28 ratings

4.6

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Is this LEGO set a good investment?

“Basic Building Set has outperformed peer sets in Basic with an average annual return of 8.0%, making it a decent investment so far. Early collectors have seen total growth around 689%.”

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Theme Analysis

Basic

Sets

402

Years

1972 - 2003

Annual growth

+3.89% (this set +7.95%)

This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme

Community Stats

Basic Building Set currently ranks #298 out of the top most owned sets in Basic.

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#2X-Large Baseplate Grey

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#5Basic Building Set

#298Basic Building Set

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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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