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LEGO 1969 / Universal Building Set / Basic Set Sets

In 1969, LEGO released 2 Universal Building Set Basic Set sets, all of these sets have been retired. For that year, the total price of all retail sets cost $67, today those sets are valued around $4,226, a growth of 6213%.
Most valuable 1969 Universal Building Set Basic Set set
088 4.5V Super Set $3,468.20
Highest growth 1969 Universal Building Set Basic Set set
140-2 Bricks 'n Motor Set +10804.32%
2 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 $3,468.20
Growth  +5681.3%
Annual growth 5.9%

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 $757.85
Growth  +10804.3%
Annual growth 8.6%

Year Pricing

Retail
$66.94   (for all 2 sets)
New/Sealed
Value
$4,226.05
Growth
+6213.19%
Annual growth
+6.32%

Community Stats

The following are the top 2 most owned 1969 Universal Building Set Basic Set sets by LEGO collectors.
#14.5V Super Set
#2Bricks 'n Motor Set

About LEGO 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.
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.