LEGO 5 Basic Set is a vintage Universal Building Set set from 1973 valued at $208 for new and sealed sets, up 2879% from an original retail price of $6.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 7.28% since release. Used copies are valued between $16 and $20 depending on condition.
LEGO 5-3 Basic Set is a Universal Building Set / Basic Set released in 1973, containing 349 pieces. This vintage assortment includes a mix of standard bricks, windows, doors, slopes, arches, wheels, and tires in black, blue, red, green, and trans-clear elements for open-ended model building. Notable parts include black bricks without internal supports, a modified 2 x 4 brick with wheel holders and a trans-clear bottom, a large green 10 x 20 baseplate, and red wheels with metal axles. The set was released in Europe, the UK, Australia, and Canada.
A new and sealed Basic Set is currently valued at around $208, with annual growth of approximately 5%. The average used price is $17 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $222 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $226 to $326.