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Universal Building Set

Universal Building Set

404-1·LEGO·1977·2 minifigs·118 parts

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$129.99
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About Universal Building Set

Universal Building Set (404-1) is a LEGO LEGO set released in 1977, currently averaging $129.99 used on BrickLink. It comes with 2 minifigures worth a combined $8.17. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 118 pieces.

Part-out value

The minifigures make up only 6% of this set's value ($8.17 out of $129.99). The bulk of the value is in the parts or the set being complete. Sell it as a complete set if possible.

Seller notes

  • 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 - White Torso, White Legs, White Hat
LEGOLAND - White Torso, White Legs, White Hat
old006$3.22
LEGOLAND - Blue Torso, Blue Legs, Blue Hat
LEGOLAND - Blue Torso, Blue Legs, Blue Hat
old007×2$2.48

Parts (118)

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
Brick 2 x 4 without Cross Supports
Brick 2 x 4 without Cross Supports
×4
Brick 2 x 4 without Cross Supports
Brick 2 x 4 without Cross Supports
×4
Brick 2 x 3 without Cross Supports
Brick 2 x 3 without Cross Supports
×4
Brick 2 x 3 without Cross Supports
Brick 2 x 3 without Cross Supports
×4
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
×4
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×20
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×10
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×4
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
×12
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
×8
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
×6
Brick 1 x 8
Brick 1 x 8
×6
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
×16
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
×6
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
×14
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
×6
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
×2
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
×4
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
×4
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
×6
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 3
×4
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 3
×4
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
×4
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
×2
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
×4
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×4
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×5
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
×2
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
×3
Plate 4 x 10
Plate 4 x 10
×2
Plate 4 x 6
Plate 4 x 6
×2
Plate 4 x 6
Plate 4 x 6
×2
Plate 2 x 8
Plate 2 x 8
×4
Plate 2 x 8
Plate 2 x 8
×4
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
×2
Slope 45 2 x 4
Slope 45 2 x 4
×16
Slope 45 2 x 4
Slope 45 2 x 4
×2
Slope 45 2 x 3
Slope 45 2 x 3
×4
Slope 45 2 x 2
Slope 45 2 x 2
×4
Slope 45 2 x 2
Slope 45 2 x 2
×12
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
×4
Slope 45 2 x 4 Double
Slope 45 2 x 4 Double
×4
Slope 45 2 x 3 Double
Slope 45 2 x 3 Double
×2
Slope 45 2 x 2 Double
Slope 45 2 x 2 Double
×4
Slope 45 2 x 1 Double without Inside Bar or Bottom Stud Holder
Slope 45 2 x 1 Double without Inside Bar or Bottom Stud Holder
×2
Slope 45 2 x 2 Double Concave
Slope 45 2 x 2 Double Concave
×4
Slope 45 2 x 1 Double / Inverted without Bottom Tube or Bottom Stud Holder
Slope 45 2 x 1 Double / Inverted without Bottom Tube or Bottom Stud Holder
Brick, Round  1 x 1 - Solid Stud, Bottom Lip
Brick, Round 1 x 1 - Solid Stud, Bottom Lip
×2
Brick, Round  1 x 1 - Solid Stud, Bottom Lip
Brick, Round 1 x 1 - Solid Stud, Bottom Lip
×2
Tile 2 x 2
Tile 2 x 2
×2
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)
×2
Vehicle, Tipper End Flat with Pins
Vehicle, Tipper End Flat with Pins
×2
Hinge Plate 2 x 4
Hinge Plate 2 x 4
Plate, Modified 2 x 3 with Hole
Plate, Modified 2 x 3 with Hole
×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
Plate, Modified 1 x 4 with Tow Ball
Train, Track Rail Straight 16L with Tapered Ends
Train, Track Rail Straight 16L with Tapered Ends
×4
Arch 1 x 8 x 2
Arch 1 x 8 x 2
×2
Hinge Plate 2 x 4 - Male (Digger Bucket Holder)
Hinge Plate 2 x 4 - Male (Digger Bucket Holder)
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Digger Bucket Arm Holder
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Digger Bucket Arm Holder
Hinge Plate 2 x 8
Hinge Plate 2 x 8
×2
Fence Gate 1 x 3 x 2 Base
Fence Gate 1 x 3 x 2 Base
×2
Turntable 4 x 4 Square Base with (Same Color) Top (3403 / 3404)
Turntable 4 x 4 Square Base with (Same Color) Top (3403 / 3404)
Vehicle, Digger Bucket Smooth 3 x 5 x 1 1/3 with Digger Bucket Arm Hinge
Vehicle, Digger Bucket Smooth 3 x 5 x 1 1/3 with Digger Bucket Arm Hinge
Plate 1 x 8
Plate 1 x 8
×4
Plate 1 x 8
Plate 1 x 8
×2
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
Engine, Smooth Small, 1 x 2 Side Plate without Axle Holders
Engine, Smooth Small, 1 x 2 Side Plate without Axle Holders
×2
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
Wheel with Split Axle Hole
Wheel with Split Axle Hole
×4
Tire 24mm D. x 8mm Offset Tread - Interior Ridges
Tire 24mm D. x 8mm Offset Tread - Interior Ridges
×4
Crane Bucket with Spring and Yellow Handle (3489 / bb0217 / 3490)
Crane Bucket with Spring and Yellow Handle (3489 / bb0217 / 3490)
Plate, Modified 2 x 5 with Tow Ball Socket
Plate, Modified 2 x 5 with Tow Ball Socket
Door, Frame 1 x 3 x 4
Door, Frame 1 x 3 x 4
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
Hinge Plate 2 x 4 - Female (Digger Bucket Holder)
Hinge Plate 2 x 4 - Female (Digger Bucket Holder)
Fence 1 x 4 x 1 Lattice
Fence 1 x 4 x 1 Lattice
×4
Tire 17 x 43
Tire 17 x 43
×4
Hinge Plate 2 x 4 with Articulated Joint - Male
Hinge Plate 2 x 4 with Articulated Joint - Male
Hinge Plate 2 x 4 with Articulated Joint - Female
Hinge Plate 2 x 4 with Articulated Joint - Female
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
×6
Technic, Axle  8L
Technic, Axle 8L
×2
Technic, Axle 12L
Technic, Axle 12L
Technic, Brick 2 x 4 with Holes on All Sides
Technic, Brick 2 x 4 with Holes on All Sides
×2
Window 1 x 4 x 2 with Fixed Glass
Window 1 x 4 x 2 with Fixed Glass
×2
Window 1 x 2 x 2 with Fixed Trans-Clear Glass
Window 1 x 2 x 2 with Fixed Trans-Clear Glass
×6
Wheel with 4 Studs and Metal Axle Cam
Wheel with 4 Studs and Metal Axle Cam
×4
Brick, Modified 2 x 4 with Wheels Holder, Trans-Clear Bottom
Brick, Modified 2 x 4 with Wheels Holder, Trans-Clear Bottom
×4
Door 1 x 3 x 4 with Glass
Door 1 x 3 x 4 with Glass
Vehicle, Digger Bucket Arm, Large
Vehicle, Digger Bucket Arm, Large
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)
Wheel Spoked 2 x 2 with Stud
Wheel Spoked 2 x 2 with Stud
×4
Electric 4.5V Battery Box 6 x 11 x 3 1/3 Type III for 1-Prong & 2-Prong Connectors
Electric 4.5V Battery Box 6 x 11 x 3 1/3 Type III for 1-Prong & 2-Prong Connectors
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)
Technic, Link Chain, Large with Studs
Technic, Link Chain, Large with Studs
×50
Electric, Wire 12V / 4.5V with 2 Leads, 96 Studs Long with 2 Light Gray Electric, Connector, 2-Way Male Rounded Narrow Type 1 with Cross-Cut Pins
Electric, Wire 12V / 4.5V with 2 Leads, 96 Studs Long with 2 Light Gray Electric, Connector, 2-Way Male Rounded Narrow Type 1 with Cross-Cut Pins
Technic, Gear Expert Builder 9 Tooth with Axle Hole
Technic, Gear Expert Builder 9 Tooth with Axle Hole
×4
Rubber Band Medium (Square Cross Section) Thin Cut
Rubber Band Medium (Square Cross Section) Thin Cut
×2
Rubber Band Extra Large (Square Cross Section)
Rubber Band Extra Large (Square Cross Section)
×3
Technic Bush with Lip and Side Grooves
Technic Bush with Lip and Side Grooves
×6
Electric, Motor 4.5V Type C 12 x 4 x 3 1/3 (Train)
Electric, Motor 4.5V Type C 12 x 4 x 3 1/3 (Train)
String, Cord Thin    50cm
String, Cord Thin 50cm
String, Cord Thin    75cm
String, Cord Thin 75cm

Common questions about Universal Building Set

How much is LEGO Universal Building Set (404-1) worth?

Universal Building Set sells for an average of $129.99 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 404-1?

This set includes 2 minifigures: LEGOLAND - White Torso, White Legs, White Hat ($3.22), LEGOLAND - Blue Torso, Blue Legs, Blue Hat ($2.48). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $8.17. 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 6% of the set value ($8.17 out of $129.99). 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 (404-1) 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. At its current price point, it has appreciated since retirement.

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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