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LEGO 722 Universal Building Set is a vintage Basic set from 1980 valued at $371 for new and sealed sets, up 1754% from an original retail price of $19.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 3.78% since release. Used copies are valued between $15 and $18 depending on condition.

Universal Building Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Universal Building Set since April 2017. Very high accuracy
LEGO 722-1 Universal Building Set is a Basic/Basic Set release from 1980 with 301 pieces. Also known as the Advanced Basic Set, it includes a broad assortment of red and yellow bricks, plates, windows, doors, and wheels. The set provides parts to build a small fire station, fire trucks including a ladder truck, and a rescue helicopter. Elements such as hinges, hooks, and string support simple functional features across the models.

A new and sealed Universal Building Set is currently valued at around $371, with annual growth of approximately 3%, which is lower than other Basic Set sets. The average used price is $15 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $385 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $350 to $433.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) NEW SEALED LEGO 105 Building Set - RETIRED Universal Building Set 1973
BrickEconomy Choice
$350.00
(ES) Universal Building Set from BrickLink seller leggodt $335.73
-9.4%
(US) Universal Building Set from BrickLink seller BrickHeads $349.95
-5.6%
(US) Universal Building Set 722 LEGO 299 PCS from 1980 VINTAGE NEW MIB Sealed $399.99
+7.9%
(CA) Universal Building Set from BrickLink seller legosam $432.81
+16.8%
(US) 722 Universal Building Vintage Set From 1980 Mint Box, Unopened $500.00
+34.9%
(RO) Universal Building Set from BrickLink seller Razvan35 $671.58
+81.2%
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Market Momentum

Neutral
The value of the 722 Universal Building Set has eased over the last three months. Member interest stays steady, while the set has grown slower than similar retired Basic sets over the past year.
DemandTop 1% in Basic
High demand
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers-10% typical for Basic Set
-15% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:28% bearish·62% neutral·10% bullish
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About Basic

Basic Sets or Universal sets were part of 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.

Basic Set consists of 8 sets that ran from 1977 to 1989. As of today, 372 Texas Rangers is the most valuable Basic Set set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $1,609.
Summary
Basic Basic Set Universal Building Set set 722 was released in June 1980, retailing for $20, but has since been retired. New, unopened Universal Building Set sets are valued at $371, while used sets can be found for $15 in good condition.
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The 3 new Advanced Basic Sets meet the demands of older children for more realism and complexity. The wider variety of pieces make it possible to build large, exciting models. There are building instruction in the boxes for some models and ideas for more.
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