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Basic Building Set

Basic Building Set

735-1·LEGO·1990·140 parts

Used Avg
$173.20
New Avg
$311.83
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About Basic Building Set

Basic Building Set (735-1) is a LEGO LEGO set from 1990 valued at $173.20 on BrickLink. It contains 140 cataloged parts. This set has been retired and is only available on the secondary market.

Seller notes

  • Sealed copies sell for $311.83 vs $173.20 used — a 80% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.
  • This is a vintage set (1990). Condition of the box and instructions significantly affects value. A complete set with original box and instructions can sell for well above the average.

Parts (140)

Tire 30 x 10.5 Offset Tread
Tire 30 x 10.5 Offset Tread
×8
Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Brick 2 x 2 Corner
×4
Brick 2 x 6
Brick 2 x 6
Electric, Light Brick 1 x 8 with 3 Front Light Prisms
Electric, Light Brick 1 x 8 with 3 Front Light Prisms
×2
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Long Tow Ball
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Long Tow Ball
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 2
Brick 2 x 2
×4
Brick 2 x 2
Brick 2 x 2
×2
Brick 2 x 2
Brick 2 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×8
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×24
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×2
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
×28
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
×2
Brick 1 x 1 with Black Number 3 Pattern
Brick 1 x 1 with Black Number 3 Pattern
×4
Brick 1 x 8
Brick 1 x 8
×7
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
×2
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
×11
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
×10
Brick 1 x 4 with Red Danger Stripes Pattern (Printed Version)
Brick 1 x 4 with Red Danger Stripes Pattern (Printed Version)
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
×3
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 3
×12
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 3
×2
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
×3
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×6
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×8
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
×9
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
×2
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
×2
Plate 4 x 12
Plate 4 x 12
Plate 4 x 4
Plate 4 x 4
Plate 4 x 6
Plate 4 x 6
Plate 4 x 6
Plate 4 x 6
×2
Plate 2 x 8
Plate 2 x 8
Plate 4 x 8
Plate 4 x 8
×5
Plate 4 x 8
Plate 4 x 8
×3
Plate 6 x 8
Plate 6 x 8
Plate 6 x 8
Plate 6 x 8
×2
Slope 45 2 x 4
Slope 45 2 x 4
×2
Slope 45 2 x 3
Slope 45 2 x 3
×2
Slope 45 2 x 2
Slope 45 2 x 2
Slope 45 2 x 2 with 12 Buttons and 3 Red Lamps on Black Background Pattern
Slope 45 2 x 2 with 12 Buttons and 3 Red Lamps on Black Background Pattern
×3
Slope 45 2 x 1
Slope 45 2 x 1
×2
Slope 45 2 x 1
Slope 45 2 x 1
×2
Brick, Round  1 x 1
Brick, Round 1 x 1
×4
Brick, Round  1 x 1
Brick, Round 1 x 1
×3
Brick, Round  1 x 1
Brick, Round 1 x 1
×8
Tile 2 x 2
Tile 2 x 2
×2
Tile 2 x 2
Tile 2 x 2
Tile 2 x 2 with Red Warning Triangle Pattern
Tile 2 x 2 with Red Warning Triangle Pattern
Tile 2 x 2 with Arrow on Blue Circle Pattern
Tile 2 x 2 with Arrow on Blue Circle Pattern
Tile 1 x 1 with Red and Black Buttons Pattern
Tile 1 x 1 with Red and Black Buttons Pattern
×3
Hook Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Crane Hook Left
Hook Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Crane Hook Left
Hinge Plate 2 x 4
Hinge Plate 2 x 4
Plate, Modified 2 x 3 with Hole
Plate, Modified 2 x 3 with Hole
Plate, Modified 1 x 4 with Tow Ball Socket, Short, 4 Slots (7mm Socket Length)
Plate, Modified 1 x 4 with Tow Ball Socket, Short, 4 Slots (7mm Socket Length)
Door 1 x 3 x 2 Right
Door 1 x 3 x 2 Right
×2
Door 1 x 3 x 2 Left
Door 1 x 3 x 2 Left
×2
Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Inside Axle Holder with Fire Logo Pattern
Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Inside Axle Holder with Fire Logo Pattern
×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
×3
Plate 1 x 8
Plate 1 x 8
×14
Wheel with Split Axle Hole
Wheel with Split Axle Hole
×8
Brick 1 x 3
Brick 1 x 3
×4
Brick 1 x 3
Brick 1 x 3
×8
Brick 1 x 3 with Control Panel Pattern
Brick 1 x 3 with Control Panel Pattern
×2
Fence 1 x 4 x 1 Lattice
Fence 1 x 4 x 1 Lattice
×9
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
×12
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1
×12
Plate 1 x 6
Plate 1 x 6
×2
Plate 1 x 6
Plate 1 x 6
×6
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate with Light Gray Top (3680 / 3679)
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate with Light Gray Top (3680 / 3679)
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
×4
Technic, Axle  8L
Technic, Axle 8L
×4
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
×9
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
Technic Bush
Technic Bush
×3
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
Plate 2 x 6
Plate 2 x 6
×6
Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2
Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2
×2
Vehicle, Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel
Vehicle, Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel
Plate 2 x 10
Plate 2 x 10
×2
Minifigure, Utensil Axe
Minifigure, Utensil Axe
×2
Minifigure, Utensil Shovel / Spade - Handle with Round End
Minifigure, Utensil Shovel / Spade - Handle with Round End
×2
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handles - Flat Ends, Low Attachment
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handles - Flat Ends, Low Attachment
Minifigure, Utensil Pickaxe
Minifigure, Utensil Pickaxe
×2
Window 1 x 4 x 3
Window 1 x 4 x 3
×2
Shutter for Window 1 x 2 x 3
Shutter for Window 1 x 2 x 3
×4
Technic, Brick 1 x 6 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 6 with Holes
×2
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole with Buttons on Black Panel Pattern on Both Sides
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole with Buttons on Black Panel Pattern on Both Sides
×3
Plate 6 x 6
Plate 6 x 6
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
×8
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
×14
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
×2
Plate, Round 1 x 1, 2 on Sprue
Plate, Round 1 x 1, 2 on Sprue
×2
Plate, Round 1 x 1, 2 on Sprue
Plate, Round 1 x 1, 2 on Sprue
×4
Plate, Round 1 x 1, 2 on Sprue
Plate, Round 1 x 1, 2 on Sprue
×2
Plate, Round 1 x 1, 2 on Sprue
Plate, Round 1 x 1, 2 on Sprue
×3
Plate, Round 1 x 1, 2 on Sprue
Plate, Round 1 x 1, 2 on Sprue
×3
Plate, Round 1 x 1, 2 on Sprue
Plate, Round 1 x 1, 2 on Sprue
×4
Minifigure, Utensil Seat / Chair 2 x 2
Minifigure, Utensil Seat / Chair 2 x 2
×5
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thick Ring
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thick Ring
×2
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thick Ring
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thick Ring
×4
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)
×12
Ladder 1 1/2 x 2 x 2
Ladder 1 1/2 x 2 x 2
×2
Ladder 14 x 2 1/2 with 13 Rungs
Ladder 14 x 2 1/2 with 13 Rungs
×3
String Reel 2 x 4 x 2 Drum
String Reel 2 x 4 x 2 Drum
String Reel 2 x 4 x 2 Drum with Black String 35L with Light Gray Hose Nozzle Simple (4208 / 194cx2)
String Reel 2 x 4 x 2 Drum with Black String 35L with Light Gray Hose Nozzle Simple (4208 / 194cx2)
×2
String Reel 2 x 4 x 2 Holder
String Reel 2 x 4 x 2 Holder
×2
String Reel 2 x 4 x 2 Holder
String Reel 2 x 4 x 2 Holder
Technic Bush 1/2 Toothed with 4 Interior Ridges
Technic Bush 1/2 Toothed with 4 Interior Ridges
×13
Minifigure, Utensil Loudhailer / Megaphone / SW Blaster
Minifigure, Utensil Loudhailer / Megaphone / SW Blaster
×2
Door 1 x 3 x 4 Left
Door 1 x 3 x 4 Left
Door 1 x 3 x 4 Left
Door 1 x 3 x 4 Left
×3
Door 1 x 3 x 4 Right
Door 1 x 3 x 4 Right
Door 1 x 3 x 4 Right
Door 1 x 3 x 4 Right
×3
Plate 1 x 10
Plate 1 x 10
×4
Minifigure, Utensil Tool Mallet / Hammer
Minifigure, Utensil Tool Mallet / Hammer
×2
Cone 1 x 1
Cone 1 x 1
Tap 1 x 1 with Hole in Nozzle End
Tap 1 x 1 with Hole in Nozzle End
×9
Electric Plate 2 x 4 with Contacts
Electric Plate 2 x 4 with Contacts
×2
Electric Plate 2 x 8 with Contacts
Electric Plate 2 x 8 with Contacts
×2
Electric 9V Battery Box Small Assembly
Electric 9V Battery Box Small Assembly
Electric, Light Brick 1 x 2 with Lamp on Top
Electric, Light Brick 1 x 2 with Lamp on Top
×2
Electric, Light Bulb Cover (Colored Globe)
Electric, Light Bulb Cover (Colored Globe)
×5
Electric, Light Bulb Cover (Colored Globe)
Electric, Light Bulb Cover (Colored Globe)
×5
Electric, Light Bulb Cover (Colored Globe)
Electric, Light Bulb Cover (Colored Globe)
×7
Electric, Light Bulb Cover (Colored Globe)
Electric, Light Bulb Cover (Colored Globe)
×5
Electric, Light Brick 1 x 4 with 2 Lamps on Top
Electric, Light Brick 1 x 4 with 2 Lamps on Top
Electric, Sound Siren 9V 2 x 2 x 1 1/3 with 2 Town Police / Fire Noises
Electric, Sound Siren 9V 2 x 2 x 1 1/3 with 2 Town Police / Fire Noises
Panel 1 x 2 x 2 - Solid Studs
Panel 1 x 2 x 2 - Solid Studs
×2
Bar 1 x 6 with Open Studs
Bar 1 x 6 with Open Studs
×2
Electric, Wire with Brick 2 x 2 x 2/3 Ends  15L
Electric, Wire with Brick 2 x 2 x 2/3 Ends 15L
×2
Hose, Flexible  8.5L with Black Tabless Ends
Hose, Flexible 8.5L with Black Tabless Ends
×2
String, Cord Thin   150cm
String, Cord Thin 150cm

Common questions about Basic Building Set

How much is LEGO Basic Building Set (735-1) worth?

Basic Building Set sells for an average of $173.20 used and $311.83 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.

Is LEGO Basic Building Set (735-1) retired?

Yes, Basic Building Set was released in 1990 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 Basic 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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