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Basic Building Set

Basic Building Set

1962-1·LEGO·1985·1 minifig·57 parts

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$25.00
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About Basic Building Set

Basic Building Set (1962-1) is a LEGO LEGO set released in 1985, currently averaging $25.00 used on BrickLink. It comes with 1 minifigure worth a combined $1.64. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 57 pieces.

Part-out value

The minifigures make up only 7% of this set's value ($1.64 out of $25.00). The bulk of the value is in the parts or the set being complete. Sell it as a complete set if possible.

Minifigures in Basic Building Set (1)

Plain White Torso with White Arms, Black Legs, Brown Male Hair
Plain White Torso with White Arms, Black Legs, Brown Male Hair
pln102$1.64

Parts (57)

Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 4
×5
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 4
×5
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 4
×4
Brick 2 x 3
Brick 2 x 3
×2
Brick 2 x 3
Brick 2 x 3
×2
Brick 2 x 3
Brick 2 x 3
×2
Brick 2 x 2
Brick 2 x 2
×4
Brick 2 x 2
Brick 2 x 2
×4
Brick 2 x 2
Brick 2 x 2
×2
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×12
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×10
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×8
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×2
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
×6
Brick 1 x 8
Brick 1 x 8
×2
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
×4
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
×4
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
×2
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
×8
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
×8
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
×6
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
×2
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 3
×2
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
×2
Plate 4 x 4
Plate 4 x 4
Plate 4 x 6
Plate 4 x 6
Plate 2 x 8
Plate 2 x 8
×4
Slope 45 2 x 2
Slope 45 2 x 2
×4
Slope 45 2 x 2
Slope 45 2 x 2
×2
Brick, Modified 2 x 2 with Red Wheels for Single Tire with Black Tires 15mm D. x 6mm Offset Tread Small (3137c01 / 3641)
Brick, Modified 2 x 2 with Red Wheels for Single Tire with Black Tires 15mm D. x 6mm Offset Tread Small (3137c01 / 3641)
×2
Slope 33 3 x 4
Slope 33 3 x 4
×4
Slope 33 3 x 2
Slope 33 3 x 2
×4
Slope 33 2 x 4 Double
Slope 33 2 x 4 Double
×2
Slope 33 2 x 2 Double
Slope 33 2 x 2 Double
×2
Plate 1 x 8
Plate 1 x 8
×4
Propeller 4 Blade 5 Diameter 5 x 5 with Center Hole for Rotor Holder
Propeller 4 Blade 5 Diameter 5 x 5 with Center Hole for Rotor Holder
Plate, Modified 2 x 3 with Helicopter Rotor Holder
Plate, Modified 2 x 3 with Helicopter Rotor Holder
Propeller 2 Blade Helicopter Tail
Propeller 2 Blade Helicopter Tail
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Helicopter Tail Rotor Holder
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Helicopter Tail Rotor Holder
Brick 1 x 3
Brick 1 x 3
×6
Brick 1 x 3
Brick 1 x 3
×6
Brick 1 x 3
Brick 1 x 3
×2
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
×4
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
Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2
Windscreen 2 x 4 x 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
×4
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
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 Basic Building Set

How much is LEGO Basic Building Set (1962-1) worth?

Basic Building Set sells for an average of $25.00 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 1962-1?

This set includes 1 minifigure: Plain White Torso with White Arms, Black Legs, Brown Male Hair ($1.64). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $1.64. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.

Is it worth parting out LEGO Basic Building Set?

The minifigures make up about 7% of the set value ($1.64 out of $25.00). 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 Basic Building Set (1962-1) retired?

Yes, Basic Building Set was released in 1985 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 set is complete?

Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 1 minifigure. 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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