LEGO Plates, Hinges and Turntables
Set #938 · 1973 · 17 pieces · Starter build

Set Details
- Set Number
- 938
- Name
- Plates, Hinges and Turntables
- Theme
- Universal Building Set
- Year
- 1973
- Pieces
- 17
- Complexity
- Starter
- Build Time
- 10-20 minutes
- Ages
- 4+
- Type
- Play-focused
About LEGO Plates, Hinges and Turntables
LEGO Plates, Hinges and Turntables (set #938) is a small, compact build with 17 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 starter-level build suitable for ages 4+, with an estimated build time of 10-20 minutes. This set dates from the pre-minifigure era, before LEGO introduced its iconic yellow-faced figures in 1978.
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