LEGO 599 Basic Building Set is a vintage Basic set from 1982 valued at $1,037 for new and sealed sets, up 3361% from an original retail price of $29.95. Annual appreciation has averaged 5.73% since release. Used copies are valued between $264 and $323 depending on condition.
LEGO 599-1 Basic Building Set is a Basic theme set released in 1982, containing 748 pieces and 3 minifigures. It includes two baseplates, one 16 x 16 and one 16 x 32, to serve as building foundations. Its parts include a large assortment of standard bricks, slopes, plates, arches, wheels, axles, and some specialized pieces like a wind-up motor and decorative bricks. The set provides a broad assortment of standard elements for open-ended construction typical of the Basic line. As a general-purpose brick box from the early 1980s, it emphasizes free building rather than a single prescribed model.
A new and sealed Basic Building Set is currently valued at around $1,037, with annual growth of approximately 4%. The average used price is $269 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $1,096 within the next year.
It has been a few months since we last saw 599 Basic Building Set available in either primary or secondary markets. Its true value may be slightly higher than our current estimate.
The last brand new Basic Building Set was sold on eBay.
There are currently no new/sealed listings available for Basic Building Set at this time.
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