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LEGO 1970 / Universal Building Set / Gears Sets

In 1970, LEGO released 3 Universal Building Set Gears sets, all of these sets have been retired. For that year, the total price of all retail sets cost $16, today those sets are valued around $326, a growth of 1928%.
Most valuable 1970 Universal Building Set Gears set
800 Gears, Motor and Bricks $189.10
Highest growth 1970 Universal Building Set Gears set
802 Gear Supplement +2527.11%
3 sets

800 Gears, Motor and Bricks

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Gears
Year 1970
Pieces 120
Availability Retired
800 LEGO Gears, Motor and Bricks
Retail $8.89
Value $189.10
Growth  +2027.1%
Annual growth 5.6%

801 Gear Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Gears
Year 1970
Pieces 115
Availability Retired
801 LEGO Gear Set
Retail $4.95
Value $78.08
Growth  +1477.4%
Annual growth 4.8%

802 Gear Supplement

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Gears
Year 1970
Pieces 30
Availability Retired
802 LEGO Gear Supplement
Retail $2.25
Value $59.11
Growth  +2527.1%
Annual growth 3.4%

Year Pricing

Retail
$16.09   (for all 3 sets)
New/Sealed
Value
$326.29
Growth
+1927.91%
Annual growth
+4.09%

Community Stats

The following are the top 3 most owned 1970 Universal Building Set Gears sets by LEGO collectors.
#1Gear Supplement
#2Gear Set
#3Gears, Motor and Bricks

About LEGO Universal Building Set Gears

The LEGO Universal Building Set Gears theme, active from 1970 to 1974, introduced mechanical components to enhance the building experience. Key sets include 800 Gears, Motor and Bricks, which combined gears and a motor with standard bricks, allowing for the creation of moving models. The 801 Gear Set provided a variety of gears for constructing mechanical assemblies, and the 811-2 Gear Set offered additional gear elements for more complex designs.
1970 LEGO Sets
1970 marked a period of transition and consolidation for LEGO. The company began reclaiming U.S. market rights from Samsonite following founder Jesse Shwayder’s death, leading to full control by 1973. In Italy, LEGO responded to import restrictions by launching Minitalia, a localized line produced from 1970 to 1975. The long-running Town Plan theme was discontinued as LEGO moved toward standardized scale and unified play systems. While largely a structural year, these shifts laid the groundwork for the innovations of the mid-1970s.