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Basic Building Set in Cardboard

Basic Building Set in Cardboard

040-1·LEGO·1964·49 parts

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About Basic Building Set in Cardboard

Basic Building Set in Cardboard (040-1) is a LEGO LEGO set from 1964 valued at $46.59 on BrickLink. It contains 49 cataloged parts. This set has been retired and is only available on the secondary market.

Parts (49)

Tire Smooth - Small Solid
Tire Smooth - Small Solid
×4
Brick 2 x 4 without Cross Supports
Brick 2 x 4 without Cross Supports
×40
Brick 2 x 4 without Cross Supports
Brick 2 x 4 without Cross Supports
×5
Brick 2 x 4 without Cross Supports
Brick 2 x 4 without Cross Supports
×40
Brick 2 x 4 without Cross Supports
Brick 2 x 4 without Cross Supports
×5
Brick 2 x 4 without Cross Supports
Brick 2 x 4 without Cross Supports
×2
Brick 2 x 4 without Cross Supports
Brick 2 x 4 without Cross Supports
×3
Brick 2 x 3 without Cross Supports
Brick 2 x 3 without Cross Supports
×8
Brick 2 x 3 without Cross Supports
Brick 2 x 3 without Cross Supports
×2
Brick 2 x 3 without Cross Supports
Brick 2 x 3 without Cross Supports
×15
Brick 2 x 3 without Cross Supports
Brick 2 x 3 without Cross Supports
×2
Brick 2 x 3 without Cross Supports
Brick 2 x 3 without Cross Supports
×2
Brick 2 x 2 without Inside Supports
Brick 2 x 2 without Inside Supports
×13
Brick 2 x 2 without Inside Supports
Brick 2 x 2 without Inside Supports
×5
Brick 2 x 2 without Inside Supports
Brick 2 x 2 without Inside Supports
×13
Brick 2 x 2 without Inside Supports
Brick 2 x 2 without Inside Supports
×5
Brick 2 x 2 without Inside Supports
Brick 2 x 2 without Inside Supports
×5
Brick 2 x 2 without Inside Supports
Brick 2 x 2 without Inside Supports
×4
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
×6
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
×6
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
×6
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
×4
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
×4
Brick 2 x 10
Brick 2 x 10
×3
Brick 2 x 10
Brick 2 x 10
×4
Brick 2 x 10
Brick 2 x 10
Brick 2 x 8
Brick 2 x 8
×2
Brick 2 x 8
Brick 2 x 8
×2
Brick 2 x 8
Brick 2 x 8
×2
Plate 2 x 8
Plate 2 x 8
×4
Plate 4 x 8
Plate 4 x 8
×4
Plate 6 x 8
Plate 6 x 8
×2
Brick 1 x 2 without Bottom Tube
Brick 1 x 2 without Bottom Tube
×11
Brick 1 x 2 without Bottom Tube
Brick 1 x 2 without Bottom Tube
×2
Brick 1 x 2 without Bottom Tube
Brick 1 x 2 without Bottom Tube
×13
Brick 1 x 2 without Bottom Tube
Brick 1 x 2 without Bottom Tube
×4
Brick 1 x 2 without Bottom Tube
Brick 1 x 2 without Bottom Tube
×4
Brick 1 x 2 without Bottom Tube
Brick 1 x 2 without Bottom Tube
×4
Window 1 x 3 x 2 with Extended Lip, with Glass
Window 1 x 3 x 2 with Extended Lip, with Glass
Door 1 x 2 x 3 Hinge on Right with Trans-Clear Glass
Door 1 x 2 x 3 Hinge on Right with Trans-Clear Glass
Window 1 x 4 x 2 with Extended Lip, with Glass
Window 1 x 4 x 2 with Extended Lip, with Glass
×2
Window 1 x 6 x 3 Panorama with Glass
Window 1 x 6 x 3 Panorama with Glass
Window 1 x 6 x 2 with Extended Lip, with Glass
Window 1 x 6 x 2 with Extended Lip, with Glass
×2
Brick 10 x 20 without Bottom Tubes, with '+' Cross Support (early Baseplate)
Brick 10 x 20 without Bottom Tubes, with '+' Cross Support (early Baseplate)
Window 1 x 2 x 2 with Extended Lip, with Glass, Hole in Top
Window 1 x 2 x 2 with Extended Lip, with Glass, Hole in Top
×4
Wheel with 4 Studs and Metal Axle
Wheel with 4 Studs and Metal Axle
×4
Brick, Modified 2 x 4 with Wheels Holder, Trans-Clear Bottom
Brick, Modified 2 x 4 with Wheels Holder, Trans-Clear Bottom
×4
Brick 1 x 8 without Bottom Tubes, with Cross Supports
Brick 1 x 8 without Bottom Tubes, with Cross Supports
×2
Brick 1 x 6 without Bottom Tubes, with Cross Supports
Brick 1 x 6 without Bottom Tubes, with Cross Supports
×4

Common questions about Basic Building Set in Cardboard

How much is LEGO Basic Building Set in Cardboard (040-1) worth?

Basic Building Set in Cardboard sells for an average of $46.59 used on BrickLink based on 6 months of completed sales. As a retired set, prices tend to hold steady or appreciate over time, especially for complete sets with original packaging. Actual prices vary with completeness — missing minifigures or key parts will lower the value.

Is LEGO Basic Building Set in Cardboard (040-1) retired?

Yes, Basic Building Set in Cardboard was released in 1964 and has been retired from retail for several years. Retired LEGO sets are only available on the secondary market through BrickLink, eBay, or other resale platforms.

How do I check if my Basic Building Set in Cardboard set is complete?

Use the parts list on this page to check every piece. For the minifigures specifically, you can use the brick'em scanner to identify each figure from a photo and confirm it matches what should be in this set. Missing pieces can be individually sourced on BrickLink.

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