LEGO Basic Set
Set #2 · 1973 · 139 pieces · Quick build
Set Details
- Set Number
- 2
- Name
- Basic Set
- Theme
- Universal Building Set
- Year
- 1973
- Pieces
- 139
- Complexity
- Quick
- Build Time
- 20-45 minutes
- Ages
- 6+
- Type
- Play-focused
About LEGO Basic Set
LEGO Basic Set (set #2) is a mid-sized build with 139 pieces from the Universal Building Set theme, released in 1973. The Universal Building Set line features classic brick assortments for general building. This is a quick-level build suitable for ages 6+, with an estimated build time of 20-45 minutes. This set dates from the pre-minifigure era, before LEGO introduced its iconic yellow-faced figures in 1978.
Finding Instructions
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