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5+ Building Set in Bucket

5+ Building Set in Bucket

1879-1·LEGO·1992·2 minifigs·99 parts

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$43.97
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About 5+ Building Set in Bucket

5+ Building Set in Bucket (1879-1) is a LEGO LEGO set released in 1992, currently averaging $43.97 used on BrickLink. It comes with 2 minifigures worth a combined $4.41. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 99 pieces.

Part-out value

The minifigures make up only 10% of this set's value ($4.41 out of $43.97). The bulk of the value is in the parts or the set being complete. Sell it as a complete set if possible.

Minifigures in 5+ Building Set in Bucket (2)

Horizontal Lines Red - Red Arms - Blue Legs, Black Hat
Horizontal Lines Red - Red Arms - Blue Legs, Black Hat
hor016$1.50
Plain Red Torso with Red Arms, Black Legs, Brown Female Hair
Plain Red Torso with Red Arms, Black Legs, Brown Female Hair
pln049$2.91

Parts (99)

Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with White Wheels with Black Tires 15mm D. x 6mm Offset Tread Small (122c02 / 3641)
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with White Wheels with Black Tires 15mm D. x 6mm Offset Tread Small (122c02 / 3641)
×4
Brick 2 x 6
Brick 2 x 6
×2
Brick 2 x 6
Brick 2 x 6
×2
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Pin
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Pin
Tile, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin
Tile, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin
Propeller 4 Blade 5 Diameter with Rounded Ends and Open Hub
Propeller 4 Blade 5 Diameter with Rounded Ends and Open Hub
×2
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Long Tow Ball
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Long Tow Ball
Vehicle, Mudguard 3 x 4 Slope
Vehicle, Mudguard 3 x 4 Slope
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 4
×4
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 4
×2
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 4
×4
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 4
×2
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 4
×2
Brick 2 x 3
Brick 2 x 3
×4
Brick 2 x 3
Brick 2 x 3
×4
Brick 2 x 3
Brick 2 x 3
×4
Brick 2 x 3
Brick 2 x 3
×2
Brick 2 x 2
Brick 2 x 2
×6
Brick 2 x 2
Brick 2 x 2
×4
Brick 2 x 2
Brick 2 x 2
×6
Brick 2 x 2
Brick 2 x 2
×4
Brick 2 x 2
Brick 2 x 2
×4
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×20
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×12
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×24
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×10
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×10
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
×16
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
×12
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
×16
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
×8
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
×8
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
×4
Brick 1 x 8
Brick 1 x 8
×2
Brick 1 x 8
Brick 1 x 8
×2
Brick 1 x 8
Brick 1 x 8
×2
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
×6
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
×2
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
×8
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
×10
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
×8
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
×12
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
×6
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
×4
Brick 1 x 4 with Grille Lines and White Car Headlights Pattern
Brick 1 x 4 with Grille Lines and White Car Headlights Pattern
Brick 1 x 4 with Red Car Taillights and Black Stripe Pattern
Brick 1 x 4 with Red Car Taillights and Black Stripe Pattern
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
×2
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
×4
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 3
×2
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
×2
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×4
Plate 4 x 4
Plate 4 x 4
Plate 4 x 4
Plate 4 x 4
×2
Plate 4 x 6
Plate 4 x 6
Plate 4 x 6
Plate 4 x 6
×2
Plate 2 x 8
Plate 2 x 8
×4
Plate 4 x 8
Plate 4 x 8
Plate 4 x 8
Plate 4 x 8
Slope 45 2 x 2
Slope 45 2 x 2
×2
Hinge Plate 2 x 4
Hinge Plate 2 x 4
Plate, Modified 1 x 4 with Tow Ball Socket, Short, 4 Slots (7mm Socket Length)
Plate, Modified 1 x 4 with Tow Ball Socket, Short, 4 Slots (7mm Socket Length)
Slope 33 3 x 4
Slope 33 3 x 4
×8
Slope 33 3 x 2
Slope 33 3 x 2
×6
Slope 33 2 x 4 Double
Slope 33 2 x 4 Double
×3
Slope 33 2 x 2 Double
Slope 33 2 x 2 Double
×2
Plate 1 x 8
Plate 1 x 8
×4
Plant, Tree Fruit
Plant, Tree Fruit
Brick 1 x 3
Brick 1 x 3
×10
Brick 1 x 3
Brick 1 x 3
×6
Brick 1 x 3
Brick 1 x 3
×12
Brick 1 x 3
Brick 1 x 3
×4
Fence 1 x 4 x 1 Lattice
Fence 1 x 4 x 1 Lattice
×4
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
×2
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1
×4
Plate 1 x 6
Plate 1 x 6
×2
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate with Light Gray Top (3680 / 3679)
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate with Light Gray Top (3680 / 3679)
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
×2
Plant Flower Stem with Stud and 3 Stems
Plant Flower Stem with Stud and 3 Stems
×2
Plant Flower Small, 4 on Sprue
Plant Flower Small, 4 on Sprue
Plant Flower Small, 4 on Sprue
Plant Flower Small, 4 on Sprue
Vehicle, Mudguard 2 x 4 with Arch Studded
Vehicle, Mudguard 2 x 4 with Arch Studded
×2
Plate 2 x 6
Plate 2 x 6
×2
Plate 2 x 6
Plate 2 x 6
×2
Door 1 x 3 x 1 Right
Door 1 x 3 x 1 Right
Door 1 x 3 x 1 Left
Door 1 x 3 x 1 Left
Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2
Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2
×2
Window 1 x 4 x 3
Window 1 x 4 x 3
×4
Pane for Window 1 x 2 x 3
Pane for Window 1 x 2 x 3
×8
Shutter for Window 1 x 2 x 3
Shutter for Window 1 x 2 x 3
×8
Door 1 x 4 x 5 with 4 Panes
Door 1 x 4 x 5 with 4 Panes
Baseplate 16 x 16
Baseplate 16 x 16
Antenna 4H - Round Top
Antenna 4H - Round Top
×2
Dish 4 x 4 Inverted (Radar) with Solid Stud with Thick Red and Thin Blue Radiating Stripes Pattern
Dish 4 x 4 Inverted (Radar) with Solid Stud with Thick Red and Thin Blue Radiating Stripes Pattern
Vehicle, Base 4 x 10 x 2/3 with 2 x 2 Recessed Center with Smooth Underside, No Center Hole
Vehicle, Base 4 x 10 x 2/3 with 2 x 2 Recessed Center with Smooth Underside, No Center Hole
Plate 1 x 10
Plate 1 x 10
×2
Panel 1 x 2 x 2 - Solid Studs
Panel 1 x 2 x 2 - Solid Studs
×2
Panel 1 x 2 x 2 - Solid Studs with Blue Globe and Yellow Box and Curved Arrows Pattern
Panel 1 x 2 x 2 - Solid Studs with Blue Globe and Yellow Box and Curved Arrows Pattern
×2
Brick Separator
Brick Separator
Window 1 x 2 x 2 with Fixed Trans-Clear Glass
Window 1 x 2 x 2 with Fixed Trans-Clear Glass
×2

Common questions about 5+ Building Set in Bucket

How much is LEGO 5+ Building Set in Bucket (1879-1) worth?

5+ Building Set in Bucket sells for an average of $43.97 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.

What minifigures come in LEGO set 1879-1?

This set includes 2 minifigures: Horizontal Lines Red - Red Arms - Blue Legs, Black Hat ($1.50), Plain Red Torso with Red Arms, Black Legs, Brown Female Hair ($2.91). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $4.41. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.

Is it worth parting out LEGO 5+ Building Set in Bucket?

The minifigures make up about 10% of the set value ($4.41 out of $43.97). Most of the value is in the complete set package, so selling it whole is likely the better move unless you have buyers lined up for specific figures.

Is LEGO 5+ Building Set in Bucket (1879-1) retired?

Yes, 5+ Building Set in Bucket was released in 1992 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 5+ Building Set in Bucket set is complete?

Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 2 minifigures. 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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