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LEGO 1974 / Universal Building Set / Gears Sets

In 1974, LEGO released 4 Universal Building Set Gears sets, all of these sets have been retired. For that year, the total price of all retail sets cost $20, today those sets are valued around $217.
Most valuable 1974 Universal Building Set Gears set
813-2 Tractor $87.31
Largest 1974 Universal Building Set Gears set
811-2 Gear Set 177 pieces
4 sets

810-3 Gears

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Gears
Year 1974
Pieces 114
Availability Retired
810-3 LEGO Gears
Retail $3.99
Value $86.78
Growth  +2074.9%
Annual growth 6.1%

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 $42.83
Growth  +984.3%
Annual growth 3.9%

813-2 Tractor

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Gears
Year 1974
Pieces 100
Availability Retired
813-2 LEGO Gears Tractor
Retail $2.89
Value $87.31
Growth  +2921.1%
Annual growth 6.8%

Year Pricing

Retail
$19.82   (for all 4 sets)
New/Sealed
Value
~$216.92
Used
Value
$97.38

Community Stats

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

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.
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.