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LEGO 1969 / Universal Building Set Sets

In 1969, LEGO released 4 Universal Building Set sets across 2 subthemes, all of these sets have been retired. Subthemes for that year included Basic Set and Supplemental. For that year, the total price of all retail sets cost $75, today those sets are valued around $4,538, a growth of 5915%.
Most valuable 1969 Universal Building Set set
088 4.5V Super Set $3,451.30
Highest growth 1969 Universal Building Set set
990-2 Trees and Signs +13136.80%
Most owned 1969 Universal Building Set set
103 4.5V Motor Set with Rubber Tracks
4 sets

088 4.5V Super Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1969
Pieces 615
Availability Retired
088 LEGO 4.5V Super Set
Retail $59.99
Value $3,451.30
Growth  +5653.1%
Annual growth 5.9%

103 4.5V Motor Set with Rubber Tracks

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Supplemental
Year 1969
Pieces 32
Availability Retired
103 LEGO 4.5V Motor Set with Rubber Tracks
Retail $7.25
Value $166.13
Growth  +2191.4%
Annual growth 5.7%

140-2 Bricks 'n Motor Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1969
Pieces 96
Availability Retired
140-2 LEGO Bricks 'n Motor Set
Retail $6.95
Value $755.16
Growth  +10765.6%
Annual growth 8.6%

990-2 Trees and Signs

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Supplemental
Year 1969
Pieces 13
Availability Retired
990-2 LEGO Trees and Signs
Retail $1.25
Value $165.46
Growth  +13136.8%
Annual growth 5.8%

Year Pricing

Retail
$75.44   (for all 4 sets)
New/Sealed
Value
$4,538.05
Growth
+5915.44%
Annual growth
+5.76%

Subtheme Pricing

1969 / Universal Building Set
Annual growth
Basic Set
+6.33%
Supplemental
+5.67%

Subthemes

1969 / Universal Building Set
Sets
Basic Set
2
Supplemental
2

Community Stats

The following are the top 4 most owned 1969 Universal Building Set sets by LEGO collectors.
#14.5V Motor Set with Rubber Tracks
#24.5V Super Set
#3Bricks 'n Motor Set
#4Trees and Signs

About LEGO Universal Building Set

LEGO's Universal Building Sets theme was released as early as 1966 but it was not until 1973 that the Basic LEGO sets became known as Universal Building Sets. These sets were produced in two set version numbers, the first was for sets that were sold in the UK, Europe, Canada and Australia. The other version numbers, but for the same exact set with the same box artwork was released in the United States. Most, but not all sets between 1973 and 1981 were sold in both regions.
1969 LEGO Sets
1969 saw the launch of the DUPLO system, introducing double-sized bricks for preschoolers and opening a new age group for LEGO play. The company’s workforce surpassed 800 employees as sales and exports climbed. Trains advanced with new red spoked wheels, and LEGO Futura—an R&D division focused on concept development—was established in Billund. By this time, LEGO’s shift from cellulose acetate to ABS plastic was nearly complete, ensuring stronger and more colorfast bricks.