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Basic Building Set

Basic Building Set

540-1·LEGO·1985·2 minifigs·96 parts

Used Avg
$22.15
New Avg
$75.75
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About Basic Building Set

Basic Building Set (540-1) is a LEGO LEGO set released in 1985, currently averaging $22.15 used on BrickLink. It comes with 2 minifigures worth a combined $4.20. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 96 pieces.

Part-out value

The minifigures make up only 19% of this set's value ($4.20 out of $22.15). 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 $75.75 vs $22.15 used — a 242% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.

Minifigures in Basic Building Set (2)

Plain Black Torso with Black Arms, White Legs, Black Pigtails Hair
Plain Black Torso with Black Arms, White Legs, Black Pigtails Hair
pln022$1.70
Plain Blue Torso with Blue Arms, Red Legs, Brown Male Hair
Plain Blue Torso with Blue Arms, Red Legs, Brown Male Hair
pln023$2.50

Parts (96)

Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 4
White×8
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 4
Yellow×4
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 4
Red×8
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 4
Blue×4
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 4
Black×2
Brick 2 x 3
Brick 2 x 3
White×6
Brick 2 x 3
Brick 2 x 3
Yellow×4
Brick 2 x 3
Brick 2 x 3
Red×6
Brick 2 x 3
Brick 2 x 3
Blue×2
Brick 2 x 3
Brick 2 x 3
Black×2
Brick 2 x 2
Brick 2 x 2
White×6
Brick 2 x 2
Brick 2 x 2
Yellow×4
Brick 2 x 2
Brick 2 x 2
Red×6
Brick 2 x 2
Brick 2 x 2
Blue×4
Brick 2 x 2
Brick 2 x 2
Black×2
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
White×12
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
Yellow×10
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
Red×12
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
Blue×8
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
Black×8
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
Trans-Clear×4
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
White×12
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
Yellow×10
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
Red×12
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
Blue×10
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
Black×6
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
Trans-Clear×2
Brick 1 x 8
Brick 1 x 8
White×2
Brick 1 x 8
Brick 1 x 8
Red×2
Brick 1 x 8
Brick 1 x 8
Blue×2
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
White×6
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
Yellow×4
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
Red×6
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
Blue×4
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
White×12
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
Yellow×7
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
Red×14
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
Blue×6
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
Black×2
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
Trans-Clear×3
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
Red×2
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
Blue×2
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 3
Red×2
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 3
Blue×2
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
Red×2
Plate 4 x 10
Plate 4 x 10
Blue
Plate 4 x 4
Plate 4 x 4
Red
Plate 4 x 6
Plate 4 x 6
Blue
Plate 2 x 8
Plate 2 x 8
Red×2
Plate 2 x 8
Plate 2 x 8
Blue×4
Plate 4 x 8
Plate 4 x 8
Red
Slope 45 2 x 2
Slope 45 2 x 2
Yellow×2
Slope 45 2 x 2
Slope 45 2 x 2
Red×4
Slope 45 2 x 2
Slope 45 2 x 2
Trans-Clear×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)
Black×2
Hinge Plate 2 x 4
Hinge Plate 2 x 4
Red
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)
Red
Plate, Modified 1 x 4 with Tow Ball
Plate, Modified 1 x 4 with Tow Ball
Red
Slope 33 3 x 4
Slope 33 3 x 4
Red×6
Slope 33 3 x 2
Slope 33 3 x 2
Red×6
Slope 33 2 x 4 Double
Slope 33 2 x 4 Double
Red×3
Slope 33 2 x 2 Double
Slope 33 2 x 2 Double
Red×2
Arch 1 x 6 x 2 - Thick Top with Reinforced Underside
Arch 1 x 6 x 2 - Thick Top with Reinforced Underside
Red×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)
Red
Plate 1 x 8
Plate 1 x 8
Red×2
Plant, Tree Pine Large 4 x 4 x 6 2/3
Plant, Tree Pine Large 4 x 4 x 6 2/3
Green
Tire 24mm D. x 8mm Offset Tread - Interior Ridges
Tire 24mm D. x 8mm Offset Tread - Interior Ridges
Black×4
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 x 2 with Shutter Holder
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 x 2 with Shutter Holder
Red×6
Shutter for Window 1 x 2 x 2
Shutter for Window 1 x 2 x 2
Yellow×4
Brick 1 x 3
Brick 1 x 3
White×6
Brick 1 x 3
Brick 1 x 3
Yellow×6
Brick 1 x 3
Brick 1 x 3
Red×10
Brick 1 x 3
Brick 1 x 3
Blue×4
Fence 1 x 4 x 1 Lattice
Fence 1 x 4 x 1 Lattice
Yellow×4
Door 1 x 4 x 6
Door 1 x 4 x 6
Yellow×2
Arch 1 x 4
Arch 1 x 4
Red×2
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
Yellow×2
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
Red×4
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
Red×4
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
Blue×4
Plant Flower Stem with Stud and 3 Stems
Plant Flower Stem with Stud and 3 Stems
Green×4
Plant Flower Small, 4 on Sprue
Plant Flower Small, 4 on Sprue
White
Plant Flower Small, 4 on Sprue
Plant Flower Small, 4 on Sprue
Yellow
Plant Flower Small, 4 on Sprue
Plant Flower Small, 4 on Sprue
Red
Slope, Inverted 33 3 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin without Connections between Studs
Slope, Inverted 33 3 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin without Connections between Studs
Red×2
Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2
Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2
Trans-Clear
Plate 2 x 10
Plate 2 x 10
Blue×2
Window 1 x 4 x 3
Window 1 x 4 x 3
Yellow×4
Pane for Window 1 x 2 x 3
Pane for Window 1 x 2 x 3
Red×8
Shutter for Window 1 x 2 x 3
Shutter for Window 1 x 2 x 3
Green×8
Baseplate 16 x 32
Baseplate 16 x 32
Green
Door 1 x 4 x 5 with 4 Panes
Door 1 x 4 x 5 with 4 Panes
Yellow×2
Ladder 14 x 2 1/2 with 13 Rungs
Ladder 14 x 2 1/2 with 13 Rungs
Yellow
Window 1 x 2 x 2 with Fixed Trans-Clear Glass
Window 1 x 2 x 2 with Fixed Trans-Clear Glass
Yellow×4
Wheel with 4 Studs and Metal Axle Cam
Wheel with 4 Studs and Metal Axle Cam
Red×4
Brick, Modified 2 x 4 with Wheels Holder, Trans-Clear Bottom
Brick, Modified 2 x 4 with Wheels Holder, Trans-Clear Bottom
Black×2

Common questions about Basic Building Set

How much is LEGO Basic Building Set (540-1) worth?

Basic Building Set sells for an average of $22.15 used and $75.75 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 540-1?

This set includes 2 minifigures: Plain Black Torso with Black Arms, White Legs, Black Pigtails Hair ($1.70), Plain Blue Torso with Blue Arms, Red Legs, Brown Male Hair ($2.50). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $4.20. 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 19% of the set value ($4.20 out of $22.15). 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 (540-1) 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 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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