LEGO 725 Basic Building Set is a vintage Basic set from 1990 valued at $214 for new and sealed sets, up 464% from an original retail price of $37.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 5.92% since release. On the used market, values range from $91 to $113 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Basic Building Set since April 2020. Very high accuracy
LEGO 725-1 Basic Building Set is a Basic set released in 1990, containing 319 pieces and 2 minifigures. It was also marketed as “Basic Advanced Builder Set” and “Basic Advanced Builder Set – Girl's Special.” The assortment includes core bricks and plates with accessories such as a black horse with harness, doors and lattice windows, a vehicle mudguard, palm tree elements, kitchen utensils, and printed parts like a rotary phone slope. Designed for open-ended construction typical of the Basic line, it supports multiple small builds and play scenarios rather than a single model.

A new and sealed Basic Building Set is currently valued at around $214, with annual growth of 5.9% that is expected to level off to around 1.5% in the coming year. The average used price is $94 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $216 within the next year. The 2 included minifigs account for approximately 10% of the set's total value.

For Sale (New/Sealed)

(DE) good condition one seal broken, bags sealed feel free to ask for pictures $169.57
-20.8%
(DE) good condition sealed feel free to ask for pictures $189.52
-11.5%
(US) New In Box NIB. One of the two seals detached due to age. Box is in fair condition. ... $200.00
-6.6%
(US) 725 Universal Basic Building from 1990 RETIRED
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$240.00
+12.1%
(DE) 725 Basic Building Set MIB New Sealed Bags Vintage Town 90s 1990 Original Packaging $249.25
+16.4%
(DE) 725 Basic Building Set MISB New Sealed Vintage Town 90s 1990 Original Packaging $283.24
+32.3%

Minifigs

Basic Building Set contains 2 minifigs. The minifigure is exclusive to this set.

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Pieces 450
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Year 1990
Pieces / Minifigs 438 / 2
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715 Basic Building Set

Theme Basic
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Pieces 395
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Retail $17.99
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Year 1990
Pieces / Minifigs 364 / 2
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Retail $25.99
Value $115.71
Growth  +345.2%
Annual growth 5.4%

535 Basic Building Set

Theme Basic
Year 1990
Pieces / Minifigs 345 / 2
Availability Retired
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Retail $14.99
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Growth  +197.1%
Annual growth 3.1%

365-2 Basic Building Set

Theme Basic
Year 1990
Pieces / Minifigs 337 / 1
Availability Retired
365-2 LEGO Basic Building Set
Retail $24.99
Value $97.35
Growth  +289.6%
Annual growth 2.5%

1636 Handy Bucket of Bricks

Theme Basic
Year 1990
Pieces / Minifigs 184 / 1
Availability Retired
1636 LEGO Handy Bucket of Bricks
Retail $14.99
Value $52.16
Growth  +248.0%
Annual growth 3.5%

525 Basic Building Set

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Year 1990
Pieces / Minifigs 181 / 1
Availability Retired
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Annual growth 6.5%

515 Basic Building Set

Theme Basic
Year 1990
Pieces 111
Availability Retired
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Retail $9.49
Value $23.27
Growth  +145.2%
Annual growth 3.5%

325 Basic Building Set

Theme Basic
Year 1990
Pieces / Minifigs 104 / 1
Availability Retired
325 LEGO Basic Building Set
Retail $17.99
Value $52.70
Growth  +192.9%
Annual growth 3.2%

335 Basic Building Set

Theme Basic
Year 1990
Pieces 99
Availability Retired
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Value $104.33
Growth  +421.9%
Annual growth 4.7%

315 Basic Building Set

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Year 1990
Pieces 62
Availability Retired
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1679 Basic Building Set

Theme Basic
Year 1990
Pieces 43
Availability Retired
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Year 1990
Pieces 22
Availability Retired
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