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Basic Set

Basic Set

577-1·LEGO·1981·2 minifigs·104 parts

Used Avg
$97.76
New Avg
$150.00
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About Basic Set

Basic Set (577-1) is a LEGO LEGO set released in 1981, currently averaging $97.76 used on BrickLink. It comes with 2 minifigures worth a combined $4.23. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 104 pieces.

Part-out value

The minifigures make up only 4% of this set's value ($4.23 out of $97.76). 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 $150.00 vs $97.76 used — a 53% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.
  • This is a vintage set (1981). 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 Basic Set (2)

Plain Red Torso with Red Arms, Black Legs, Black Male Hair
Plain Red Torso with Red Arms, Black Legs, Black Male Hair
pln002$1.57
Plain Blue Torso with Blue Arms, Red Legs, Black Pigtails Hair
Plain Blue Torso with Blue Arms, Red Legs, Black Pigtails Hair
pln024$2.65

Parts (104)

Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 4
×5
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 4
×10
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 4
×10
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 4
×8
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 4
×4
Brick 2 x 3
Brick 2 x 3
×4
Brick 2 x 3
Brick 2 x 3
×8
Brick 2 x 3
Brick 2 x 3
×6
Brick 2 x 3
Brick 2 x 3
×6
Brick 2 x 3
Brick 2 x 3
×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
×8
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 2 x 2 without Inside Supports
Brick 2 x 2 without Inside Supports
×4
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×8
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×6
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×12
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×6
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×8
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×6
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
×4
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
×4
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
×8
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
×4
Brick 2 x 8
Brick 2 x 8
×2
Brick 1 x 8
Brick 1 x 8
×2
Brick 1 x 8
Brick 1 x 8
×2
Brick 1 x 8
Brick 1 x 8
×2
Brick 1 x 8
Brick 1 x 8
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
×2
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
×2
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
×8
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
×4
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
×4
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
×4
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
×10
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
×4
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 4 x 10
Plate 4 x 10
Plate 4 x 4
Plate 4 x 4
Plate 4 x 4
Plate 4 x 4
Plate 4 x 6
Plate 4 x 6
×3
Plate 6 x 10
Plate 6 x 10
Plate 2 x 8
Plate 2 x 8
×2
Plate 4 x 8
Plate 4 x 8
×2
Plate 6 x 8
Plate 6 x 8
Slope 45 2 x 2
Slope 45 2 x 2
×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 1
Slope 45 2 x 1
×6
Brick, Round  1 x 1
Brick, Round 1 x 1
×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)
×4
Antenna with Side Spokes
Antenna with Side Spokes
Hinge Plate 2 x 4
Hinge Plate 2 x 4
×2
Plate, Modified 2 x 3 with Hole
Plate, Modified 2 x 3 with Hole
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
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
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
Turntable 4 x 4 Square Base with (Same Color) Top (3403 / 3404)
Turntable 4 x 4 Square Base with (Same Color) Top (3403 / 3404)
Plate 1 x 8
Plate 1 x 8
×2
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
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
Brick 1 x 3
Brick 1 x 3
×4
Brick 1 x 3
Brick 1 x 3
×4
Fence 1 x 4 x 1 Lattice
Fence 1 x 4 x 1 Lattice
×4
Arch 1 x 4
Arch 1 x 4
×2
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
×4
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
×2
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1
×6
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
Plant Flower Stem with Stud and 3 Stems
Plant Flower Stem with Stud and 3 Stems
×3
Plant Flower Small, 4 on Sprue
Plant Flower Small, 4 on Sprue
Plant Flower Small, 4 on Sprue
Plant Flower Small, 4 on Sprue
Plant Flower Small, 4 on Sprue
Plant Flower Small, 4 on Sprue
Plate 2 x 6
Plate 2 x 6
×2
Plate 2 x 6
Plate 2 x 6
×2
Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2
Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2
×2
Window 1 x 4 x 3
Window 1 x 4 x 3
×5
Pane for Window 1 x 2 x 3
Pane for Window 1 x 2 x 3
×10
Shutter for Window 1 x 2 x 3
Shutter for Window 1 x 2 x 3
×10
Baseplate 16 x 32
Baseplate 16 x 32
Door 1 x 4 x 5 with 4 Panes
Door 1 x 4 x 5 with 4 Panes
×2
Ladder 14 x 2 1/2 with 13 Rungs
Ladder 14 x 2 1/2 with 13 Rungs
Window 1 x 2 x 2 with Fixed Trans-Clear Glass
Window 1 x 2 x 2 with Fixed Trans-Clear Glass
×4
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
×2
String Reel Winch 2 x 4 x 2 with Light Gray Drum
String Reel Winch 2 x 4 x 2 with Light Gray Drum
Windup Motor 1980s with 2 Black Tire 24mm D. x 8mm Offset Tread - Interior Ridges (bb0046 / 3483)
Windup Motor 1980s with 2 Black Tire 24mm D. x 8mm Offset Tread - Interior Ridges (bb0046 / 3483)
Windup Motor 1980s Key
Windup Motor 1980s Key
×2
String, Cord Thin (Undetermined Length)
String, Cord Thin (Undetermined Length)

Common questions about Basic Set

How much is LEGO Basic Set (577-1) worth?

Basic Set sells for an average of $97.76 used and $150.00 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 577-1?

This set includes 2 minifigures: Plain Red Torso with Red Arms, Black Legs, Black Male Hair ($1.57), Plain Blue Torso with Blue Arms, Red Legs, Black Pigtails Hair ($2.65). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $4.23. 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 Set?

The minifigures make up about 4% of the set value ($4.23 out of $97.76). 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 Set (577-1) retired?

Yes, Basic Set was released in 1981 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 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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