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LEGO Classic / Basic Sets

Basic Set is a subtheme of Classic that consists of 23 sets that ran from 1963 to 2016. Most sets were released in 1968 which accounted for 7 sets. As of today, the average annual growth of sets in Classic Basic Set is approximately 7.3% per year.
Most valuable Classic Basic Set set
080 Basic Building Set with Train $3,374.47
Highest growth Classic Basic Set set
321 Clowns +30571.43%
Largest Classic Basic Set set
10654 XL Creative Brick Box 1,600 pieces
The LEGO Classic Basic theme encompasses sets that offer a variety of standard LEGO bricks without a specific storyline or theme focus. These sets are geared towards open-ended building, allowing users to construct whatever they choose. Typically containing a mix of bricks, pieces, and sometimes simple minifigures, the Basic theme serves as a foundational kit, emphasizing the core creative and construction-oriented principles of LEGO.
23 sets

10654 XL Creative Brick Box

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Basic Set
Year 2016
Pieces 1,600
Availability Retired
10654 LEGO XL Creative Brick Box
Retail $59.99
Value $226.65
Growth  +277.8%
Annual growth 6.8%

1-9 Set No 1 Quaker/Life Cereal

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Basic Set
Year 1969
Pieces 301
Availability Retired
1-9 LEGO Set No 1 Quaker/Life Cereal
Retail $4.99
Value $281.63
Growth  +5543.9%
Annual growth 7.3%

2-9 Set No 2 Quaker/Life Cereal

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Basic Set
Year 1969
Pieces 159
Availability Retired
2-9 LEGO Set No 2 Quaker/Life Cereal
Retail $1.99
Value $271.32
Growth  +13534.2%
Annual growth 9.0%

3-7 Set No 3 Quaker/Life Cereal

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Basic Set
Year 1969
Pieces 156
Availability Retired
3-7 LEGO Set No 3 Quaker/Life Cereal
Retail $1.99
Value $183.98
Growth  +9145.2%
Annual growth 8.3%

066 Basic Building Set

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Basic Set
Year 1968
Pieces 407
Availability Retired
066 LEGO Basic Building Set
Retail $11.25
Value $260.52
Growth  +2215.7%
Annual growth 5.6%

055-2 Basic Building Set

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Basic Set
Year 1968
Pieces 256
Availability Retired
055-2 LEGO Basic Building Set
Retail $5.75

044 Basic Building Set

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Basic Set
Year 1968
Pieces 234
Availability Retired
044 LEGO Basic Building Set
Retail $6.75
Value $212.86
Growth  +3053.5%
Annual growth 6.1%

033-2 Basic Building Set

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Basic Set
Year 1968
Pieces 177
Availability Retired
033-2 LEGO Basic Building Set
Retail $9.50
Value $184.38
Growth  +1840.8%
Annual growth 3.7%

022 Basic Building Set

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Basic Set
Year 1968
Pieces 110
Availability Retired
022 LEGO Basic Building Set
Retail $2.25
Value $96.26
Growth  +4178.2%
Annual growth 14.1%

011 Basic Building Set

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Basic Set
Year 1968
Pieces 102
Availability Retired
011 LEGO Basic Building Set
Retail $3.25
Value $154.58
Growth  +4656.3%
Annual growth 3.6%

010-3 Basic Building Set

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Basic Set
Year 1968
Pieces 78
Availability Retired
010-3 LEGO Basic Building Set
Retail $2.75
Value $260.98
Growth  +9390.2%
Annual growth 8.2%

080 Basic Building Set with Train

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Basic Set
Year 1967
Pieces 718
Availability Retired
080 LEGO Basic Building Set with Train
Retail $22.50
Value $3,374.47
Growth  +14897.6%
Annual growth 8.9%

321 Clowns

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Basic Set
Year 1965
Pieces 223
Availability Retired
321 LEGO Clowns
Retail $5.25
Value $1,610.25
Growth  +30571.4%
Annual growth 9.8%

030 Basic Building Set in Cardboard

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Basic Set
Year 1965
Pieces 167
Availability Retired
030 LEGO Basic Building Set in Cardboard
Retail $3.00

020 Basic Building Set in Cardboard

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Basic Set
Year 1965
Pieces 94
Availability Retired
020 LEGO Basic Building Set in Cardboard
Retail $2.25
Value $162.18
Growth  +7108.0%
Annual growth 7.3%

010 Basic Building Set in Cardboard

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Basic Set
Year 1965
Pieces 57
Availability Retired
010 LEGO Basic Building Set in Cardboard
Retail $1.25

005 Basic Building Set in Cardboard

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Basic Set
Year 1965
Pieces 53
Availability Retired
005 LEGO Basic Building Set in Cardboard
Retail $1.25
Value $261.90
Growth  +20852.0%
Annual growth 9.2%

060-2 Basic Building Set in Cardboard

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Basic Set
Year 1965
Availability Retired
060-2 LEGO Basic Building Set in Cardboard
Retail $8.00
Value $1,220.76
Growth  +15159.5%
Annual growth 8.5%

040 Basic Building Set in Cardboard

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Basic Set
Year 1964
Pieces 290
Availability Retired
040 LEGO Basic Building Set in Cardboard
Retail $4.25
Value $543.38
Growth  +12685.4%
Annual growth 8.1%

050 Basic Building Set in Cardboard

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Basic Set
Year 1964
Pieces 290
Availability Retired
050 LEGO Basic Building Set in Cardboard
Retail $5.50
Value $655.08
Growth  +11810.5%
Annual growth 8.0%

395-3 New York World Fair Promo

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Basic Set
Year 1964
Availability Retired
395-3 LEGO New York World Fair Promo
promotional
Value $1,421.87
Annual growth 10.7%

396-2 New York World Fair Promo

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Basic Set
Year 1964
Availability Retired
396-2 LEGO New York World Fair Promo
promotional

600-1-1 Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Basic Set
Year 1963
Availability Retired
600-1-1 LEGO Basic Set
Retail $6.00
Value $257.52
Growth  +4192.0%
Annual growth 6.3%

Subtheme Pricing

Retail
$169.71   (for all 23 sets)
New/Sealed
Value
~$11,640.57
Annual growth
+7.28%
Used
Value
~$8,916.45

Yearly Pricing

Sets
Retail
Value
2016
1
$59.99
$226.65
1969
3
$8.97
$736.93
1968
7
$41.50
~$1,170
1967
1
$22.50
$3,374.47
1965
6
$21.00
~$3,255
1964
4
$9.75
~$2,620
1963
1
$6.00
$257.52

Community Stats

The following are the top 10 most owned sets by collectors in Classic Basic Set.
#1XL Creative Brick Box
#2Basic Building Set
#3Basic Building Set
#4Basic Building Set
#5Basic Building Set with Train
#6Basic Building Set
#7Basic Building Set
#8Basic Building Set
#9Basic Building Set in Cardboard
#10Basic Building Set in Cardboard

About LEGO Classic

The LEGO Classic theme comprises sets that offer a broad assortment of bricks and pieces in various colors and shapes. Unlike many other LEGO themes that revolve around specific narratives or characters, the Classic theme emphasizes open-ended creativity, allowing builders to construct whatever they envision. These sets serve as foundational building kits and include various LEGO elements and parts in a variety of packaging.