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730-2 LEGO Basic Building Set
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730-2 LEGO Basic Building Set
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LEGO 730 Basic Building Set is a vintage Basic set from 1985 valued at $124 for new and sealed sets, up 314% from an original retail price of $30.00. Annual appreciation has averaged 3.53% since release. On the used market, values range from $50 to $66 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Basic Building Set since June 1985. Medium accuracy
LEGO 730-2 Basic Building Set is a Basic theme set released in 1985, containing 429 pieces and 2 Classic Town-style minifigures. It offers a broad assortment of standard bricks and elements intended for open-ended construction and general play. Its elements include a large 16×32 baseplate, a variety of bricks, windows, doors, slopes, vehicle parts, and container pieces. As part of the 1980s Basic line, it functioned as a versatile starter or expansion set for creating a variety of small models.

A new and sealed Basic Building Set is currently valued at around $124, with annual growth of approximately 4%. The average used price is $55 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $129 within the next year.
Basic Building Set has become a rare set, as set 730-2 has not been seen for sale in new/good condition online or in retail for over one year. Its actual value is likely above the current estimate. The last brand new Basic Building Set was sold on eBay.

For Sale (New/Sealed)

There are currently no new/sealed listings available for 730-2 Basic Building Set at this time.
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For Sale (Used)

 (US) Used - eBay listing for 730-2 Basic Building Set $44.55
(US) Used - Instructions are in poor condition and incomplete. No box. Parts are good but ... $45.00

Minifigs

Basic Building Set contains 2 minifigs.
mmf005
Male
Minifigure with plain blue torso and arms, black legs, and brown male hair - mmf005
2 sets
Value $1.85
fmf001
Female
Minifigure with plain white torso and arms, red legs, and black female hair - fmf001
3 sets
Value $3.39

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Pieces / Minifigs 210 / 1
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Pieces / Minifigs 165 / 1
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Pieces / Minifigs 156 / 2
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Pieces / Minifigs 77 / 1
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Year 1985
Pieces 66
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Growth  +307.7%
Annual growth 2.3%

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Pieces 46
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Year 1985
Pieces 30
Availability Retired
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Growth  +733.3%
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Year 1985
Pieces 27
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Growth  +3118.1%
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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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