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555-2 LEGO Basic Building Set
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LEGO 555 Basic Building Set is a vintage Basic set from 1981 valued at $196 for new and sealed sets, up 1410% from an original retail price of $12.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 3.53% since release. On the used market, values range from $13 to $19 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Basic Building Set since September 2018. Very high accuracy
LEGO 555-2 Basic Building Set is a Basic theme set released in 1981, containing 246 pieces and 2 minifigures. The set provides a general assortment of standard bricks and elements for free building and simple models. It includes two classic minifigures to add character to creations. As a core Basic-range product of the early 1980s, it was designed as a foundational starter assortment compatible with other LEGO System parts.

A new and sealed Basic Building Set is currently valued at around $196, with annual growth of approximately 2%, which is lower than other Basic sets. The average used price is $16 for those in good overall condition. Recent market trends show a period of price correction, with values declining over the past year. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $203 within the next year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) BrickLink store Guarded-Inn $185.90
-5.2%
(US) eBay listing for Basic Building Set $190.27
-3.0%
(IT) 555-2 Basic Set MISB $196.88
+0.4%
(US) Excellent condition. Collectors piece. 10/10 $279.99
+42.7%
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For Sale (Used)

 (SE) Used - 100% Complete Guarantee Good condition. With instructions (in quite bad shape)... $13.01
(US) Used - Good condition with instructions, no box. $15.95
(US) Used - with all parts in very good condition, Instructions good, no box $16.00
(CA) Used - Complete, with instruction, no box. Great condition. $17.41
(US) Used - 555-2 Universal Basic Building Set - 100% Complete w/instructions
$20.00

Minifigs

Basic Building Set contains 2 minifigs.
trn110
Female
Minifigure with plain blue torso and arms, blue legs, and black pigtails hair - trn110
2 sets
pln123
Male
Minifigure with a plain white torso and white arms, black legs, and a red hat - pln123
3 sets
Value $16.98

Sets in Basic

577 Basic Building Set

Theme Basic
Year 1981
Pieces / Minifigs 384 / 2
Availability Retired
577 LEGO Basic Building Set
Retail $37.99
Value $139.07
Growth  +266.1%
Annual growth 5.6%

566 Basic Building Set

Theme Basic
Year 1981
Pieces / Minifigs 288 / 2
Availability Retired
566 LEGO Basic Building Set
Retail $25.99
Value $208.20
Growth  +701.1%
Annual growth 3.5%

366 Basic Building Set

Theme Basic
Year 1981
Pieces / Minifigs 184 / 2
Availability Retired
366 LEGO Basic Building Set
Retail $17.99
Value $53.69
Growth  +198.4%
Annual growth 3.4%

544 Basic Building Set

Theme Basic
Year 1981
Pieces / Minifigs 141 / 1
Availability Retired
544 LEGO Basic Building Set
Retail $9.49
Value $110.07
Growth  +1059.9%
Annual growth 5.6%

333 Basic Set

Theme Basic
Year 1981
Pieces / Minifigs 98 / 2
Availability Retired
333 LEGO Basic Set
Retail $9.99
Value $50.35
Growth  +404.0%
Annual growth 3.7%

322 Basic Set

Theme Basic
Year 1981
Pieces 82
Availability Retired
322 LEGO Basic Set
Retail $5.99
Value $46.36
Growth  +674.0%
Annual growth 4.8%

1-11 Basic Souvenir Box

Theme Basic
Year 1981
Pieces 38
Availability Retired
1-11 LEGO Basic Souvenir Box
Retail $5.99
Value $68.59
Growth  +1045.1%
Annual growth 3.9%

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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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