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Universal Building Set

Universal Building Set

400-1·LEGO·1977·2 minifigs·86 parts

Used Avg
$70.00
New Avg
$1499.99
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About Universal Building Set

Universal Building Set (400-1) is a LEGO LEGO set released in 1977, currently averaging $70.00 used on BrickLink. It comes with 2 minifigures worth a combined $6.11. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 86 pieces.

Part-out value

The minifigures make up only 9% of this set's value ($6.11 out of $70.00). The bulk of the value is in the parts or the set being complete. Sell it as a complete set if possible.

Seller notes

  • Sealed copies sell for $1499.99 vs $70.00 used — a 2043% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.
  • This is a vintage set (1977). Condition of the box and instructions significantly affects value. A complete set with original box and instructions can sell for well above the average.

Minifigures in Universal Building Set (2)

LEGOLAND - Blue Torso, Blue Legs, Blue Hat
LEGOLAND - Blue Torso, Blue Legs, Blue Hat
old007$2.48
LEGOLAND - Black Torso, Black Legs, Black Hat
LEGOLAND - Black Torso, Black Legs, Black Hat
old011×2$1.82

Parts (86)

Baseplate 24 x 32 with Rounded Corners
Baseplate 24 x 32 with Rounded Corners
Windscreen 2 x 4 x 1 2/3
Windscreen 2 x 4 x 1 2/3
×2
Window 1 x 1 x 2
Window 1 x 1 x 2
×2
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
×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
×4
Brick 2 x 2 without Inside Supports
Brick 2 x 2 without Inside Supports
×2
Brick 2 x 2 without Inside Supports
Brick 2 x 2 without Inside Supports
×2
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×21
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×4
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×2
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
×18
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
×4
Brick 2 x 10
Brick 2 x 10
×2
Brick 2 x 8
Brick 2 x 8
×2
Brick 1 x 8
Brick 1 x 8
×12
Brick 1 x 8
Brick 1 x 8
×4
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
×12
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
×4
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
×10
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
×4
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
×2
Brick 1 x 4 with Car Grille Chrome Pattern (Embossed Print)
Brick 1 x 4 with Car Grille Chrome Pattern (Embossed Print)
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
×2
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
×2
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 3
×2
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 3
×2
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
×2
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
×2
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×2
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×2
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
×5
Plate 4 x 12
Plate 4 x 12
×2
Plate 4 x 10
Plate 4 x 10
Plate 4 x 10
Plate 4 x 10
Plate 4 x 6
Plate 4 x 6
Plate 2 x 8
Plate 2 x 8
×4
Plate 4 x 8
Plate 4 x 8
×2
Plate 6 x 8
Plate 6 x 8
Slope 45 2 x 4
Slope 45 2 x 4
×4
Slope 45 2 x 2
Slope 45 2 x 2
×4
Slope 45 2 x 2
Slope 45 2 x 2
×2
Slope 45 2 x 2
Slope 45 2 x 2
×2
Slope 45 2 x 1 without Bottom Tube
Slope 45 2 x 1 without Bottom Tube
×2
Brick, Round  1 x 1 - Solid Stud, Bottom Lip
Brick, Round 1 x 1 - Solid Stud, Bottom Lip
×4
Brick, Round Corner 2 x 2 Macaroni with Stud Notch
Brick, Round Corner 2 x 2 Macaroni with Stud Notch
×4
Hook Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Crane Hook Right
Hook Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Crane Hook Right
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)
×4
Antenna with Side Spokes
Antenna with Side Spokes
Hinge Plate 2 x 4
Hinge Plate 2 x 4
×2
Plate, Modified 1 x 4 with Tow Ball Socket, Long, 2 Slots (8mm Socket Length)
Plate, Modified 1 x 4 with Tow Ball Socket, Long, 2 Slots (8mm Socket Length)
Plate, Modified 1 x 4 with Tow Ball Socket, Long, 2 Slots (8mm Socket Length)
Plate, Modified 1 x 4 with Tow Ball Socket, Long, 2 Slots (8mm Socket Length)
Plate, Modified 1 x 4 with Tow Ball
Plate, Modified 1 x 4 with Tow Ball
Plate, Modified 1 x 4 with Tow Ball
Plate, Modified 1 x 4 with Tow Ball
Train, Track Rail Straight 16L with Tapered Ends
Train, Track Rail Straight 16L with Tapered Ends
×2
Slope 33 3 x 4
Slope 33 3 x 4
×16
Slope 33 3 x 4
Slope 33 3 x 4
Slope 33 3 x 2
Slope 33 3 x 2
×8
Slope 33 2 x 4 Double
Slope 33 2 x 4 Double
×4
Slope 33 2 x 2 Double
Slope 33 2 x 2 Double
×2
Arch 1 x 8 x 2
Arch 1 x 8 x 2
×2
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
×2
Vehicle, Forklift 2 x 2 Plate with Yellow Fork
Vehicle, Forklift 2 x 2 Plate with Yellow Fork
Plant, Tree Pine Large 4 x 4 x 6 2/3
Plant, Tree Pine Large 4 x 4 x 6 2/3
Propeller 2 Blade Helicopter Tail
Propeller 2 Blade Helicopter Tail
×2
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Helicopter Tail Rotor Holder
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Helicopter Tail Rotor Holder
×2
Tire 24mm D. x 8mm Offset Tread - Interior Ridges
Tire 24mm D. x 8mm Offset Tread - Interior Ridges
×4
Door, Frame 1 x 3 x 4
Door, Frame 1 x 3 x 4
×2
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 x 2 with Shutter Holder
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 x 2 with Shutter Holder
×4
Shutter for Window 1 x 2 x 2
Shutter for Window 1 x 2 x 2
×4
Tail with Rounded Top
Tail with Rounded Top
Fence 1 x 4 x 1 Lattice
Fence 1 x 4 x 1 Lattice
×4
Arch 1 x 4
Arch 1 x 4
×4
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
×8
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
×2
Window 1 x 1 x 1
Window 1 x 1 x 1
×2
Window 1 x 6 x 3 Panorama with Glass
Window 1 x 6 x 3 Panorama with Glass
Window 1 x 2 x 2 with Fixed Trans-Clear Glass
Window 1 x 2 x 2 with Fixed Trans-Clear Glass
×6
Brick, Modified 2 x 4 with Wheels Holder, Trans-Clear Bottom
Brick, Modified 2 x 4 with Wheels Holder, Trans-Clear Bottom
×2
Door 1 x 3 x 4 with Glass
Door 1 x 3 x 4 with Glass
×2
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Wheel Holder Bottom with Red Wheel with Black Tire 14mm D. x 4mm Smooth Small Single (8 / 3464c01)
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Wheel Holder Bottom with Red Wheel with Black Tire 14mm D. x 4mm Smooth Small Single (8 / 3464c01)
×4
Ladder 9.6cm (collapsed) 2-Piece (bb0018a / bb0018b)
Ladder 9.6cm (collapsed) 2-Piece (bb0018a / bb0018b)
Wheel Spoked 2 x 2 with Stud
Wheel Spoked 2 x 2 with Stud
×4
String Reel Winch 4 x 4 x 2 with Metal Handle (Red Drum)
String Reel Winch 4 x 4 x 2 with Metal Handle (Red Drum)
String, Cord Thin (Undetermined Length)
String, Cord Thin (Undetermined Length)

Common questions about Universal Building Set

How much is LEGO Universal Building Set (400-1) worth?

Universal Building Set sells for an average of $70.00 used and $1499.99 new/sealed 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 400-1?

This set includes 2 minifigures: LEGOLAND - Blue Torso, Blue Legs, Blue Hat ($2.48), LEGOLAND - Black Torso, Black Legs, Black Hat ($1.82). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $6.11. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.

Is it worth parting out LEGO Universal Building Set?

The minifigures make up about 9% of the set value ($6.11 out of $70.00). 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 Universal Building Set (400-1) retired?

Yes, Universal Building Set was released in 1977 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 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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