LEGO 599 Basic Building Set is a vintage Basic set from 1982 valued at $1,041 for new and sealed sets, up 3374% 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 $1,041, 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 $1,100 within the next year.
Basic Building Set is a relatively rare set. We have not seen set 599-1 for sale in primary or secondary markets for over 6 months. Its market value is likely somewhat higher than our 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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