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LEGO Universal Building Set (40-1) set, 1976

Universal Building Set

40-1·LEGO·1976·80 parts

Used Avg

$32.78

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$32.78

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About Universal Building Set

Universal Building Set (40-1) is a LEGO LEGO set from 1976 valued at $32.78 on BrickLink. It contains 80 cataloged parts. This set has been retired and is only available on the secondary market.

Parts (80)

Brick 2 x 4 without Cross Supports

×12

Brick 2 x 4 without Cross Supports

×20

Brick 2 x 4 without Cross Supports

×20

Brick 2 x 4 without Cross Supports

×12

Brick 2 x 4 without Cross Supports

×8

Common questions about Universal Building Set

How much is LEGO Universal Building Set (40-1) worth?

Universal Building Set sells for an average of $32.78 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 Universal Building Set (40-1) retired?

Yes, Universal Building Set was released in 1976 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 Universal Building Set 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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Brick 2 x 4 without Cross Supports

×4

Brick 2 x 3 without Cross Supports

×2

Brick 2 x 3 without Cross Supports

×4

Brick 2 x 3 without Cross Supports

×4

Brick 2 x 3 without Cross Supports

×4

Brick 2 x 3 without Cross Supports

×2

Brick 2 x 2 without Inside Supports

×8

Brick 2 x 2 without Inside Supports

×8

Brick 2 x 2 without Inside Supports

×8

Brick 2 x 2 without Inside Supports

×8

Brick 2 x 2 without Inside Supports

×4

Brick 2 x 2 without Inside Supports

×2

Brick 1 x 2

×4

Brick 1 x 2

×8

Brick 1 x 2

×8

Brick 1 x 2

×4

Brick 1 x 2

×4

Brick 2 x 10

Brick 2 x 8

Brick 1 x 8

×2

Brick 1 x 8

×2

Brick 1 x 6

×2

Plate 2 x 3

×3

Plate 4 x 10

Plate 4 x 6

×2

Plate 6 x 10

Plate 4 x 8

Slope 45 2 x 2

×4

Slope 45 2 x 2

×4

Brick, Modified 2 x 2 with Red Wheels for Single Tire with Black Tires 15mm D. x 6mm Offset Tread Small (3137c01 / 3641)

×2

Antenna with Side Spokes

Hinge Plate 2 x 4

Plate, Modified 1 x 4 with Tow Ball Socket, Long, 2 Slots (8mm Socket Length)

Plate, Modified 1 x 4 with Tow Ball

Fence 1 x 4 x 2 Lattice

×5

Slope 33 3 x 4

×12

Slope 33 3 x 2

×4

Slope 33 2 x 4 Double

×2

Slope 33 2 x 2 Double

×2

Hinge Plate 2 x 4 - Male (Digger Bucket Holder)

Hinge Plate 2 x 8

Vehicle, Digger Bucket Smooth 3 x 5 x 1 1/3 with Digger Bucket Arm Hinge

Plate 6 x 14

Plant, Tree Pine Large 4 x 4 x 6 2/3

Tire 24mm D. x 8mm Offset Tread - Interior Ridges

×8

Door, Frame 1 x 3 x 4

Brick, Modified 1 x 1 x 2 with Shutter Holder

×4

Shutter for Window 1 x 2 x 2

×4

Arm Piece Straight with 2 and 3 Fingers

×2

Arm Piece Straight with 2 and 3 Fingers

×2

Arm Piece Straight with 2 and 3 Fingers

×2

Arm Piece with Tow Ball Socket, 3 Fingers

×2

Arm Piece with Tow Ball Socket, 3 Fingers

×2

Arm Piece with Tow Ball Socket, 3 Fingers

×2

Plate, Round 1 x 1 with Tow Ball with Round Hole (Homemaker Figure / Maxifigure Hand)

×6

Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin

×2

Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin

×4

Window 1 x 4 x 2 with Fixed Glass

Window 1 x 4 x 2 with Fixed Glass

×2

Homemaker Figure / Maxifigure Head with Black Eyes and Smile Pattern

Homemaker Figure / Maxifigure Head with Black Eyes, Freckles, and Smile Pattern

Homemaker Figure / Maxifigure Head with Black Eyes, Eyebrows, and Smile Pattern

Brick 10 x 20 with Bottom Tubes in Single Row Around Edge, with Dual '+' Cross Supports

Window 1 x 2 x 2 with Fixed Trans-Clear Glass

Window 1 x 2 x 2 with Fixed Trans-Clear Glass

×2

Wheel with 4 Studs and Metal Axle Cam

×8

Brick, Modified 2 x 4 with Wheels Holder, Trans-Clear Bottom

×4

Arm Holder Brick 2 x 2 with Round Top Hole with Arms (792 / 793 / 795) (Homemaker Figure / Maxifigure Torso Assembly)

Arm Holder Brick 2 x 2 with Round Top Hole with Arms (792 / 793 / 795) (Homemaker Figure / Maxifigure Torso Assembly)

Arm Holder Brick 2 x 2 with Round Top Hole with Arms (792 / 793 / 795) (Homemaker Figure / Maxifigure Torso Assembly)

Door 1 x 3 x 4 with Glass

Homemaker Figure / Maxifigure Headgear Hat

Homemaker Figure / Maxifigure Headgear Hat

Homemaker Figure / Maxifigure Headgear Hair Long

Homemaker Figure / Maxifigure Headgear Hair Short

846-1

$31.40

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