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LEGO 8 Basic Set #8 is a vintage Universal Building Set set from 1973 valued at $453 for new and sealed sets, up 2283% from an original retail price of $19.00. Annual appreciation has averaged 6.17% since release. Used copies are valued between $169 and $259 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Basic Set #8 since June 1973. Medium accuracy
LEGO 8-3 Basic Set #8 is a Universal Building Set Basic Set released in 1973, containing 776 pieces. It was distributed exclusively in Europe, the UK, Australia, and Canada. The set includes a wide assortment of standard bricks and plates in black, blue, red, white, and yellow, plus slopes, windows with shutters, doors, wheels and tires, and two trees. It also includes three 10 x 20 green bricks and a blue storage bin with a retractable handle.

A new and sealed Basic Set #8 is currently valued at around $453, with annual growth of approximately 6%. The average used price is $216 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $479 within the next year.
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Sets in Universal Building Set / Basic Set

7-3 Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1973
Pieces 415
Availability Retired
7-3 LEGO Basic Set
Retail $15.99
Value $279.06
Growth  +1645.2%
Annual growth 5.5%

5-3 Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1973
Pieces 349
Availability Retired
5-3 LEGO Basic Set
Retail $6.99
Value $217.86
Growth  +3016.7%
Annual growth 7.3%

6-3 Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1973
Pieces 349
Availability Retired
6-3 LEGO Basic Set
Retail $12.99
Value $468.29
Growth  +3505.0%
Annual growth 7.0%

135 Building Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1973
Pieces 338
Availability Retired
135 LEGO Building Set
Retail $7.89
Value $368.18
Growth  +4566.4%
Annual growth 10.4%

4-3 Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1973
Pieces 230
Availability Retired
4-3 LEGO Basic Set
Retail $8.99
Value $711.76
Growth  +7817.2%
Annual growth 8.6%

115 Building Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1973
Pieces 190
Availability Retired
115 LEGO Building Set
Retail $5.99
Value $331.18
Growth  +5428.9%
Annual growth 5.1%

2-7 Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1973
Pieces 184
Availability Retired
2-7 LEGO Basic Set
Retail $7.99
Value $129.71
Growth  +1523.4%
Annual growth 7.3%

3-4 Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1973
Pieces 184
Availability Retired
3-4 LEGO Basic Set
Retail $7.99
Value $174.04
Growth  +2078.2%
Annual growth 3.3%

105-2 Building Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1973
Pieces 149
Availability Retired
105-2 LEGO Building Set
Retail $6.00
Value $353.60
Growth  +5793.3%
Annual growth 8.0%

1-7 Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1973
Pieces 107
Availability Retired
1-7 LEGO Basic Set
Retail $5.99
Value $508.78
Growth  +8393.8%
Annual growth 9.8%

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About Universal Building Set Basic Set

The LEGO Universal Building Set Basic Sets theme, active from 1966 to 1977, provided a foundation for creative building with a variety of versatile bricks and elements. These sets were designed to encourage open-ended construction and imagination, featuring an assortment of basic bricks, plates, windows, and doors. They allowed builders to create anything from simple structures to more complex models, laying the groundwork for LEGO's emphasis on creativity and versatility. Key sets in this theme include 088 4.5V Super Set, which introduced motorized components powered by a 4.5-volt battery, enhancing the complexity and functionality of LEGO creations.

Basic Set consists of 24 sets that ran from 1966 to 1977. As of today, 088 4.5V Super Set is the most valuable Basic Set set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $3,496.
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