LEGO Sets from 1972
34 LEGO sets were released in 1972. This is from the pre-minifigure era, before LEGO introduced its iconic yellow-faced figures in 1978. The most active themes that year were Legoland, Train, Universal Building Set.
Top Themes in 1972
Mid-Size Sets (200–999 Pieces)

Denken mit Lego (Thinking with Lego 900pcs)
#1513 · Educational and Dacta · 901 pcs

Town Center Set with Roadways
#355 · Legoland · 332 pcs

Complete Children's Room Set
#262 · Homemaker · 260 pcs

Denken mit Lego (Thinking with Lego 250pcs)
#1512 · Educational and Dacta · 250 pcs

Train with 5 Wagons and Circle of Track
#180 · Train · 220 pcs
Starter Sets (Under 200 Pieces)

Police Heliport
#354 · Legoland · 170 pcs

Gear/Wheel Set
#803 · Universal Building Set · 163 pcs

Terrace House with Car and Garage
#353 · Legoland · 153 pcs

12V Diesel Locomotive with Crane and Tipper Wagon
#724 · Train · 151 pcs

Complete Train Set Without Motor
#171 · Train · 147 pcs

Complete Train Set with Motor, Signals and Switch
#181 · Train · 145 pcs

Windmill and Lorry
#352 · Legoland · 142 pcs

Push Along Play Train
#170 · Train · 87 pcs

Passenger Coach
#131 · Train · 67 pcs

Low-Loader with Fork Lift Truck
#684 · Legoland · 53 pcs

Truck with Trailer
#685 · Legoland · 51 pcs

Sterling Super Caravelle
#1550 · Legoland · 50 pcs

Sterling Luggage Carrier
#1551 · Legoland · 49 pcs

Fork Lift Truck and Trailer
#652 · Legoland · 42 pcs

Tow Truck and Car
#651 · Legoland · 41 pcs

Car with Trailer and Racing Car
#650 · Legoland · 40 pcs

Tractor
#378 · Legoland · 36 pcs

Low-Loader with Excavator
#649 · Legoland · 36 pcs

Aeroplane
#609 · Legoland · 28 pcs
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