LEGO Basic sets that gained the most value
All 50 LEGO Basic sets whose estimated value new is the highest compared with their original US retail price, out of 50 sets now estimated above it.
| # | Set | Name | Year | Pieces | Retail (USD) | Retail today CPI-U | Value new estimate | vs retail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3443-1 | Mosaic | 2000 | 857 | $30.00 | $55 | $470–590 | 8.6 to 11× |
| 2 | 557-1 | Basic Building Set | 1987 | 721 | $15.49 | $43 | $320–400 | 7.5 to 9.4× |
| 3 | 1520-1 | Basic Set with Storage Case | 1985 | 215 | $16.49 | $48 | $260–330 | 5.4 to 6.9× |
| 4 | 1707-1 | 20th Anniversary Jackpot Bucket | 1993 | 381 | $14.99 | $33 | $130–170 | 4.0 to 5.2× |
| 5 | 722-1 | Universal Building Set | 1980 | 302 | $20.00 | $76 | $310–390 | 4.1 to 5.1× |
| 6 | 50-1 | Universal Building Set | 1976 | 390 | $19.99 | $110 | $450–560 | 4.1 to 5.1× |
| 7 | 1076-1 | Advent Calendar 1999 | 1999 | 229 | $14.50 | $27 | $110–140 | 4.0 to 5.1× |
| 8 | 555-2 | Basic Set | 1981 | 206 | $12.99 | $45 | $170–220 | 3.8 to 4.9× |
| 9 | 911-1 | Universal Building Set | 1976 | 402 | $24.99 | $138 | $520–650 | 3.8 to 4.7× |
| 10 | 40-1 | Universal Building Set | 1976 | 293 | $16.99 | $94 | $350–440 | 3.7 to 4.7× |
| 11 | 4213-1 | Super Set 200 | 1998 | 519 | $29.99 | $58 | $210–270 | 3.6 to 4.7× |
| 12 | 910-1 | Universal Building Set | 1976 | 318 | $22.99 | $127 | $440–540 | 3.5 to 4.3× |
| 13 | 3026-1 | 25th Anniversary Silver Tub | 1998 | 1,201 | $20.00 | $38 | $120–150 | 3.1 to 3.9× |
| 14 | 720-1 | Basic Building Set | 1985 | 339 | $25.00 | $73 | $220–280 | 3.0 to 3.8× |
| 15 | 733-1 | Universal Building Set | 1980 | 504 | $39.00 | $148 | $390–490 | 2.6 to 3.3× |
| 16 | 1944-1 | Basic Set with Storage Case | 1983 | 142 | $12.99 | $41 | $100–140 | 2.4 to 3.4× |
| 17 | 1688-1 | Large Bucket for Her | 1993 | 216 | $19.99 | $43 | $110–140 | 2.5 to 3.2× |
| 18 | 550-1 | Basic Building Set | 1985 | 577 | $42.00 | $122 | $300–380 | 2.4 to 3.1× |
| 19 | 3759-1 | 35th Anniversary Tub | 1998 | 1,200 | $19.99 | $38 | $90–120 | 2.3 to 3.1× |
| 20 | 4217-1 | Playdesk and Bricks | 1998 | 215 | $19.99 | $38 | $85–110 | 2.2 to 2.9× |
| 21 | 1867-1 | Medium Bulk Bucket | 1997 | 400 | $15.99 | $31 | $70–90 | 2.2 to 2.9× |
| 22 | 4220-1 | Large Box of Bricks | 1998 | 428 | $14.99 | $29 | $60–75 | 2.1 to 2.6× |
| 23 | 3025-1 | 25th Anniversary Silver Bucket | 1998 | 601 | $10.00 | $19 | $40–50 | 2.1 to 2.6× |
| 24 | 566-1 | Basic Set | 1981 | 310 | $26.00 | $90 | $180–230 | 2.0 to 2.6× |
| 25 | 1504-1 | Family Bucket | 1993 | 243 | $19.99 | $43 | $85–110 | 2.0 to 2.5× |
| 26 | 715-1 | Basic Building Set | 1990 | 410 | $17.99 | $43 | $85–110 | 2.0 to 2.5× |
| 27 | 912-1 | Universal Building Set | 1976 | 472 | $36.99 | $204 | $410–520 | 2.0 to 2.6× |
| 28 | 4215-1 | Starter Set 300 | 1998 | 264 | $17.00 | $33 | $60–80 | 1.8 to 2.4× |
| 29 | 355-2 | Basic Set | 1981 | 160 | $18.50 | $64 | $120–150 | 1.9 to 2.4× |
| 30 | 3033-1 | Basic Bulk Tub (American Version) | 1998 | 1,200 | $20.00 | $38 | $70–95 | 1.8 to 2.5× |
| 31 | 4226-1 | Freestyle Bucket | 1998 | 517 | $12.99 | $25 | $45–60 | 1.8 to 2.4× |
| 32 | 345-2 | Small Bucket for Her | 1993 | 135 | $16.99 | $37 | $65–85 | 1.8 to 2.3× |
| 33 | 20-1 | Universal Building Set | 1976 | 218 | $12.99 | $72 | $120–160 | 1.7 to 2.2× |
| 34 | 1776-1 | Large Bulk Bucket | 1996 | 950 | $20.00 | $40 | $65–85 | 1.6 to 2.1× |
| 35 | 1106-2 | Basic Building Set | 1999 | 431 | $24.99 | $47 | $75–100 | 1.6 to 2.1× |
| 36 | 1819-1 | Large Bucket | 1995 | 950 | $20.00 | $41 | $60–80 | 1.5 to 1.9× |
| 37 | 744-1 | Universal Building Set | 1980 | 540 | $59.00 | $225 | $340–420 | 1.5 to 1.9× |
| 38 | 4223-1 | Challenger Set 400 with Motor | 1999 | 548 | $29.99 | $56 | $80–105 | 1.4 to 1.9× |
| 39 | 740-1 | Basic Building Set | 1985 | 530 | $60.00 | $175 | $250–310 | 1.4 to 1.8× |
| 40 | 333-1 | Basic Set | 1981 | 100 | $10.00 | $34 | $45–60 | 1.3 to 1.7× |
| 41 | 1715-1 | Special Value | 1995 | 400 | $15.99 | $33 | $45–60 | 1.4 to 1.8× |
| 42 | 4285-1 | Small Bucket | 1999 | 256 | $14.99 | $28 | $35–50 | 1.2 to 1.8× |
| 43 | 1743-1 | Box of Standard Bricks, 5+ | 1995 | 400 | $15.99 | $33 | $40–55 | 1.2 to 1.7× |
| 44 | 730-2 | Basic Building Set | 1985 | 430 | $30.00 | $87 | $110–140 | 1.3 to 1.6× |
| 45 | 1881-1 | Small Bucket | 1991 | 288 | $15.00 | $35 | $40–55 | 1.2 to 1.6× |
| 46 | 2494-1 | 400-Piece Purple Bucket | 1998 | 400 | $15.99 | $31 | $35–50 | 1.1 to 1.6× |
| 47 | 638-1 | Lots of Extra Basic Bricks, 3+ | 1996 | 404 | $19.99 | $40 | $40–55 | 1.0 to 1.4× |
| 48 | 2250-1 | Advent Calendar 2000 | 2000 | 241 | $20.00 | $36 | $40–50 | 1.1 to 1.4× |
| 49 | 4122-1 | Basic Building Set | 2000 | 201 | $19.99 | $36 | $35–50 | 1.0 to 1.4× |
| 50 | 1745-1 | Box of Standard Bricks, 3+ | 1995 | 404 | $15.99 | $33 | $35–45 | 1.1 to 1.4× |
How this list is made
Retail prices are adjusted for US inflation (CPI-U) to today's dollars where the inflation table covers the release year; newer sets are compared with their price as it was. Estimated market values are ranges from marketplace data, for orientation only, and the "vs retail" figure is computed from the ends of the range. Only sets with a US retail price of at least $10 and 50 or more pieces are listed.