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LEGO 1974 / Universal Building Set Sets

In 1974, LEGO released 6 Universal Building Set sets across 2 subthemes, all of these sets have been retired. Subthemes for that year included Basic Set and Gears. For that year, the total price of all retail sets cost $56, today those sets are valued around $988.
Most valuable 1974 Universal Building Set set
145 Universal Building Set $413.99
Highest growth 1974 Universal Building Set set
813-2 Tractor +2901.04%
Most owned 1974 Universal Building Set set
812-2 Gear Set
6 sets

125-2 Universal Building Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1974
Pieces 234
Availability Retired
125-2 LEGO Universal Building Set
Retail $15.99
Value $350.00
Growth  +2088.9%
Annual growth 6.0%

145 Universal Building Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1974
Pieces 338
Availability Retired
145 LEGO Universal Building Set
Retail $19.99
Value $413.99
Growth  +1971.0%
Annual growth 3.8%

810-3 Gears

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Gears
Year 1974
Pieces 114
Availability Retired
810-3 LEGO Gears
Retail $3.99
Value $90.65
Growth  +2171.9%
Annual growth 6.2%

811-2 Gear Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Gears
Year 1974
Pieces 177
Availability Retired
811-2 LEGO Gear Set
Retail $8.99

812-2 Gear Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Gears
Year 1974
Pieces 101
Availability Retired
812-2 LEGO Gear Set
Retail $3.95
Value $46.82
Growth  +1085.3%
Annual growth 3.8%

813-2 Tractor

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Gears
Year 1974
Pieces 100
Availability Retired
813-2 LEGO Gears Tractor
Retail $2.89
Value $86.73
Growth  +2901.0%
Annual growth 6.8%

Year Pricing

Retail
$55.80   (for all 6 sets)
New/Sealed
Value
~$988.19
Used
Value
$169.44

Subtheme Pricing

1974 / Universal Building Set
Annual growth
Gears
+5.02%
Basic Set
+4.11%

Subthemes

1974 / Universal Building Set
Sets
Basic Set
2
Gears
4

Community Stats

The following are the top 6 most owned 1974 Universal Building Set sets by LEGO collectors.
#1Gear Set
#2Universal Building Set
#3Tractor
#4Gears
#5Gear Set
#6Universal Building Set

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.
1974 LEGO Sets
1974 saw the Universal Building Set broaden parts variety and color, while large ‘Family’ (maxi) figures and the Homemaker line brought interiors and furniture to the forefront. Early mechanical elements began laying groundwork for later Expert Builder/Technic. Trains continued to evolve on 12V in Europe, refining the system ahead of the 1980s expansion.