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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 $3,360.71
Highest growth Classic Basic Set set
321 Clowns +30386.10%
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 $219.84
Growth  +266.5%
Annual growth 6.6%

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 $280.61
Growth  +5523.4%
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 $270.21
Growth  +13478.4%
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 $183.18
Growth  +9105.0%
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 $259.31
Growth  +2205.0%
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 $211.85
Growth  +3038.5%
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 $183.64
Growth  +1833.1%
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 $95.77
Growth  +4156.4%
Annual growth 13.9%

011 Basic Building Set

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Basic Set
Year 1968
Pieces 102
Availability Retired
011 LEGO Basic Building Set
Retail $3.25
Value $198.75
Growth  +6015.4%
Annual growth 4.2%

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 $259.97
Growth  +9353.5%
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 $3,360.71
Growth  +14836.5%
Annual growth 8.9%

321 Clowns

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Basic Set
Year 1965
Pieces 223
Availability Retired
321 LEGO Clowns
Retail $5.25
Value $1,600.52
Growth  +30386.1%
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 $161.32
Growth  +7069.8%
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 $260.70
Growth  +20756.0%
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 $1,212.87
Growth  +15060.9%
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 $540.07
Growth  +12607.5%
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 $651.80
Growth  +11750.9%
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 $1,411.02
Annual growth 10.8%

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 $256.46
Growth  +4174.3%
Annual growth 6.3%

Subtheme Pricing

Retail
$169.71   (for all 23 sets)
New/Sealed
Value
~$11,618.60
Annual growth
+7.27%
Used
Value
~$8,867.88

Yearly Pricing

Sets
Retail
Value
2016
1
$59.99
$219.84
1969
3
$8.97
$734.00
1968
7
$41.50
~$1,209
1967
1
$22.50
$3,360.71
1965
6
$21.00
~$3,235
1964
4
$9.75
~$2,603
1963
1
$6.00
$256.46

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
#6Basic Building Set with Train
#7Basic Building Set
#8Basic Building Set in Cardboard
#9Basic Building Set
#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.