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LEGO 1977 / Universal Building Set Sets

In 1977, LEGO released 8 Universal Building Set sets in the subtheme Basic Set, all of these sets have been retired. For that year, the total price of all retail sets cost $174, today those sets are valued around $2,286, a growth of 1214%.
Most valuable 1977 Universal Building Set set
400 Building Set $440.11
Highest growth 1977 Universal Building Set set
110 Building Set +2543.94%
Largest 1977 Universal Building Set set
404 Building Set 467 pieces
8 sets

110 Building Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1977
Pieces 131
Availability Retired
110 LEGO Building Set
Retail $9.99
Value $264.13
Growth  +2543.9%
Annual growth 7.2%

111 Building Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1977
Pieces 173
Availability Retired
111 LEGO Building Set
Retail $12.99
Value $155.41
Growth  +1096.4%
Annual growth 3.4%

112 Building Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1977
Pieces 200
Availability Retired
112 LEGO Building Set
Retail $18.99
Value $261.56
Growth  +1277.4%
Annual growth 5.1%

113 Building Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1977
Pieces 293
Availability Retired
113 LEGO Building Set
Retail $16.99
Value $119.17
Growth  +601.4%
Annual growth 4.1%

114 Building Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1977
Pieces 390
Availability Retired
114 LEGO Building Set
Retail $24.99
Value $212.96
Growth  +752.2%
Annual growth 4.0%

400 Building Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1977
Pieces / Minifigs 294 / 3
Availability Retired
400 LEGO Building Set
Retail $24.99
Value $440.11
Growth  +1661.1%
Annual growth 6.0%

402 Building Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1977
Pieces / Minifigs 401 / 4
Availability Retired
402 LEGO Building Set
Retail $24.99
Value $427.86
Growth  +1612.1%
Annual growth 4.1%

404 Building Set

Theme / Subtheme Universal Building Set / Basic Set
Year 1977
Pieces / Minifigs 467 / 3
Availability Retired
404 LEGO Building Set
Retail $39.99
Value $404.42
Growth  +911.3%
Annual growth 4.9%

Year Pricing

Retail
$173.92   (for all 8 sets)
New/Sealed
Value
$2,285.62
Growth
+1214.18%
Annual growth
+4.08%
Used
Value
$800.27

Subtheme Pricing

1977 / Universal Building Set
Annual growth
Basic Set
+4.08%

Subthemes

1977 / Universal Building Set
Sets
Basic Set
8

Community Stats

The following are the top 8 most owned 1977 Universal Building Set sets by LEGO collectors.
#1Building Set
#2Building Set
#3Building Set
#4Building Set
#5Building Set
#6Building Set
#7Building Set
#8Building 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.
1977 LEGO Sets
1977 introduced the Expert Builder series—precursor to Technic—using beams, axles, and gears for mechanically rich models. Town-style sets broadened everyday subjects with houses, shops, and vehicles. Dedicated Space and Castle themes were still a year away, but elements and styling hinted at their imminent arrival.