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#404Universal Building Set1977

LEGO Universal Building Set

Set #404 · 1977 · 472 pieces · Substantial build

LEGO Universal Building Set set 404 instructions

Set Details

Set Number
404
Name
Universal Building Set
Theme
Universal Building Set
Year
1977
Pieces
472
Complexity
Substantial
Build Time
2-4 hours
Ages
10+
Type
Play-focused
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About LEGO Universal Building Set

LEGO Universal Building Set (set #404) is a detailed build with 472 pieces from the Universal Building Set theme, released in 1977. The Universal Building Set line features classic brick assortments for general building. This is a substantial-level build suitable for ages 10+, with an estimated build time of 2-4 hours. This set dates from the pre-minifigure era, before LEGO introduced its iconic yellow-faced figures in 1978.

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