LEGO Basic Bricks
Set #1857 · 1996 · 950 pieces · Advanced build
Set Details
- Set Number
- 1857
- Name
- Basic Bricks
- Theme
- Universal Building Set
- Year
- 1996
- Pieces
- 950
- Complexity
- Advanced
- Build Time
- 4-8 hours
- Ages
- 14+
- Type
- Both play and display
About LEGO Basic Bricks
LEGO Basic Bricks (set #1857) is a large, detailed build with 950 pieces from the Universal Building Set theme, released in 1996. The Universal Building Set line features classic brick assortments for general building. At 950 pieces, this is a advanced-level build with an estimated build time of 4-8 hours, suitable for ages 14+. 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 Bricks (#1857) 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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