LEGO Basic Set
Set #1588 · 1987 · 27 pieces · Starter build
Set Details
- Set Number
- 1588
- Name
- Basic Set
- Theme
- Universal Building Set
- Year
- 1987
- Pieces
- 27
- Complexity
- Starter
- Build Time
- 10-20 minutes
- Ages
- 4+
- Type
- Play-focused
About LEGO Basic Set
LEGO Basic Set (set #1588) is a small, compact build with 27 pieces from the Universal Building Set theme, released in 1987. The Universal Building Set line features classic brick assortments for general building. This is a starter-level build suitable for ages 4+, with an estimated build time of 10-20 minutes. This set dates from the 1980s, widely considered LEGO's golden age of original themes.
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