LEGO Basic Set
Set #3 · 1973 · 191 pieces · Moderate build
Set Details
- Set Number
- 3
- Name
- Basic Set
- Theme
- Universal Building Set
- Year
- 1973
- Pieces
- 191
- Complexity
- Moderate
- Build Time
- 1-2 hours
- Ages
- 8+
- Type
- Play-focused
About LEGO Basic Set
LEGO Basic Set (set #3) is a mid-sized build with 191 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 moderate-level build suitable for ages 8+, with an estimated build time of 1-2 hours. This set dates from the pre-minifigure era, before LEGO introduced its iconic yellow-faced figures in 1978.
Finding Instructions
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