LEGO Basic Building Set
Set #1679 · 1990 · 43 pieces · Starter build
Set Details
- Set Number
- 1679
- Name
- Basic Building Set
- Theme
- Universal Building Set
- Year
- 1990
- Pieces
- 43
- Complexity
- Starter
- Build Time
- 10-20 minutes
- Ages
- 4+
- Type
- Play-focused
About LEGO Basic Building Set
LEGO Basic Building Set (set #1679) is a quick, accessible build with 43 pieces from the Universal Building Set theme, released in 1990. 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 1990s, a turbulent decade when LEGO launched Star Wars and Mindstorms while navigating financial difficulties.
Finding Instructions
Building instructions for LEGO Basic Building Set (#1679) are available as a free PDF on LEGO.com. You can also upload a photo of this set to LegoFinder to identify it and access the instructions directly.
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