How many pieces are in the Creative Building Basket?

Creative Building Basket contains 1,000 pieces.

When was the Creative Building Basket released?

Creative Building Basket was released in 2016.

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Set #10705

Creative Building Basket

The Creative Building Basket is a fantastic entry point into the world of LEGO building.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Beginner build Young children and families who want to explore free-form LEGO building
Build: 1,000 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $59.99 list price · 6.0¢ per piece
Availability: Likely retired

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A highly praised set for its excellent value and wide assortment of bricks, making it perfect for sparking creativity in young builders. Some experienced builders may find it too basic, but it's generally considered a great starter set for LEGO enthusiasts.

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📝 Our Take

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The Creative Building Basket is a fantastic entry point into the world of LEGO building. With 1000 pieces in a rainbow of colors, this set provides endless opportunities for imaginative play and creative construction, making it a perfect starter kit or a great addition to any LEGO collection.

This set is perfect for young children and families who enjoy building together. The absence of instructions encourages free-form creativity, and the large assortment of bricks ensures hours of engaging fun.

Skip this if you prefer complex models or detailed instructions. This set is designed for open-ended play rather than replicating specific designs, so consider sets from the Creator or Ideas lines if you prefer structured building experiences.

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1,000

Pieces

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4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

No instructions - encourages creativity
Wide variety of colors and shapes
Simple connections for easy building
Provides a foundation for endless MOCs

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⏳ Retired

The Creative Building Basket, being a classic set aimed at introducing LEGO to new builders, has a moderate investment potential. Its large piece count and variety of colors make it desirable for MOC builders. While it's not a licensed set or a limited edition, its retirement and the consistent demand for basic LEGO bricks could lead to a slow but steady appreciation in value. However, the availability of similar creative sets may limit its growth potential.

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$69.99

Compared to other LEGO Classic sets, the Creative Building Basket offers a high piece count for its price, making it a great value for those looking to expand their brick collection. The LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box 10698 is a similar set, but the 10705 set offers a different color palette. If you prefer more structured building, consider sets from the LEGO Creator line, but for pure creative freedom, the Creative Building Basket is a solid choice.

📦 Parts Inventory

Piece count: 1,000
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 100 unique parts, 1,000 pieces

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 10201 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 10314 4× Bright Pink

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 11476 4× Black

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 11477 4× Bright Light Yellow

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 11477 4× Red

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 11477 4× Medium Lavender

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 11477 4× Dark Pink

Tile 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 14719 2× Red

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 15571 4× Light Aqua

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 2× Yellow

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 4× Reddish Brown

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 4× Dark Purple

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 22885 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 4× Red

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 4× White

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 8× Flat Silver

Wheel Holder 2 x ...

Part #: 2415 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 4× Dark Red

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 2449 4× White

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 2449 4× Red

Brick 1 x 1 x 5 w...

Part #: 2453b 2× White

Antenna 8H Whip

Part #: 2569 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2877 4× Light Bluish Gray

Lever Small Base ...

Part #: 298c02 2× Red

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 4× Red

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 2× Bright Pink

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 8× Blue

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 2× Orange

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 4× Bright Light Orange

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 6× Green

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 4× Dark Purple

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 4× Tan

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 6× Yellow

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 2× Dark Tan

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 2× Dark Azure

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 4× Black

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 4× Reddish Brown

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 2× Dark Green

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 4× Bright Pink

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 4× White

Part #: 3002 10× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 4× Yellow

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 4× Lavender

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 4× White

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 4× Dark Red

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 6× Lime

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 8× Black

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 4× Dark Pink

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 4× Tan

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 8× Green

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 12× Yellow

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 4× Dark Tan

Part #: 3003 4× Orange

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 4× Dark Blue

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 8× Dark Purple

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 8× Bright Pink

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 4× Black

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 4× Yellowish Green

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 4× Bright Light Orange

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 8× Bright Light Yellow

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 4× Medium Nougat

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 4× Dark Orange

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 8× Yellow

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 4× Dark Azure

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 10× Bright Light Blue

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 8× Blue

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 8× Bright Green

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 4× White

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 4× Lime

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 3× Dark Tan

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 8× Light Aqua

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 4× Dark Red

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 12× Medium Lavender

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× Trans-Dark Blue

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× Lime

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× Yellow

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× Lavender

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× Medium Azure

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 8× Dark Tan

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× Blue

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× Trans-Purple

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× Tan

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× Trans-Clear

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 8× Dark Pink

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 8× Bright Pink

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× Trans-Light Blue

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× Dark Orange

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× Medium Lavender

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× Dark Green

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 8× Medium Blue

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× Trans-Dark Pink

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 2× Red

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 2× Dark Orange

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 4× Dark Green

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 4× Magenta

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 4× Dark Blue

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 4× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 4× Dark Tan

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 4× Dark Pink

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 4× Blue

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 4× Bright Light Yellow

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 4× Medium Blue

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30136 4× Tan

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30136 4× Lavender

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30137 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30137 4× Bright Pink

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 30165 2× Red

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 4× Dark Blue

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Dark Red

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 4× Bright Light Orange

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 4× Bright Light Blue

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 4× Dark Orange

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 4× Bright Pink

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 2× Dark Tan

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 4× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 4× Green

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 4× Dark Red

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 4× Medium Blue

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 4× Dark Orange

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 4× Bright Light Orange

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 4× Medium Lavender

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 4× Dark Azure

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 4× Red

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× Yellow

Part #: 3034 1× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 1× Dark Purple

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 30367c 4× Lime

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 2× Trans-Clear

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 4× Red

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 4× White

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 4× Bright Light Orange

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 4× Lime

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 4× Magenta

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 4× Orange

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 4× Dark Red

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 6× Medium Nougat

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 4× Dark Orange

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 10× Dark Purple

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 4× Blue

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 8× Yellow

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 4× Bright Pink

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 4× Trans-Yellow

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 8× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2 witho...

Part #: 3065 4× Trans-Purple

Brick 1 x 2 witho...

Part #: 3065 4× Trans-Clear

Brick 1 x 2 witho...

Part #: 3065 4× Trans-Red

Brick 1 x 2 witho...

Part #: 3065 4× Trans-Dark Pink

Brick 1 x 2 witho...

Part #: 3065 4× Trans-Yellow

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 4× Light Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 4× Lavender

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 3× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 2 x 2 w...

Part #: 3245c 4× Black

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 3298 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 33243 4× Dark Orange

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 33291 2× Dark Pink

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 33291 3× Red

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 33291 3× Bright Light Orange

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 33291 6× Bright Green

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 2× Yellow

Wheel Centre Smal...

Part #: 3464 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Part #: 3622 4× Orange

Brick 1 x 3

Part #: 3622 4× Green

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 4× Bright Light Orange

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 4× Yellowish Green

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 2× Dark Purple

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 4× Orange

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 4× Yellow

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 4× Tan

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 4× White

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 4× Red

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 4× Reddish Brown

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 4× Lime

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3665 4× Dark Brown

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3665 4× Medium Lavender

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3665 7× Dark Pink

Turntable 2 x 2 P...

Part #: 3679 1× Light Bluish Gray

Turntable 2 x 2 P...

Part #: 3680 1× White

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 4× Dark Blue

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 4× Magenta

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 1× Bright Pink

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 4× Bright Green

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 3× Green

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 1× Black

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 4× Green

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 4× Blue

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 4× Dark Purple

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 4× Yellow

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 4× Orange

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 4× Green

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 4286 4× Yellow

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 4286 4× Green

Plate 1 x 10

Part #: 4477 1× Reddish Brown

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 4600 4× Black

Wheel 8 x 6

Part #: 4624 8× White

Plant, Flower 2 x...

Part #: 4727 2× Bright Green

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 2× Tan

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 48336 4× White

Wheel Arch, Mudgu...

Part #: 50947 2× Red

Brick Curved 3 x ...

Part #: 50950 4× Lavender

Brick Curved 3 x ...

Part #: 50950 4× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 52107 2× Red

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 52107 4× Black

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 2× Trans-Clear

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 3× Yellow

Window 1 x 4 x 6 ...

Part #: 57894 2× White

Glass for Window ...

Part #: 57895 2× Trans-Clear

Tyre 14 x 4 Smoot...

Part #: 59895 2× Black

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 4× Green

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 4× Black

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 4× Light Bluish Gray

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 2× Dark Red

Brick Arch 1 x 3 ...

Part #: 6005 2× Green

Wheel Arch, Mudgu...

Part #: 60212 2× Blue

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60478 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 12

Part #: 60479 1× Black

Plate 1 x 12

Part #: 60479 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 65° ...

Part #: 60481 2× Dark Pink

Brick Sloped 65° ...

Part #: 60481 2× Bright Light Blue

Brick Sloped 65° ...

Part #: 60481 4× Reddish Brown

Window 1 x 4 x 3 ...

Part #: 60594 1× White

Door Frame 1 x 4 ...

Part #: 60596 1× Light Bluish Gray

Glass for Window ...

Part #: 60603 1× Trans-Clear

Window 1 x 2 x 3 ...

Part #: 60608 4× Green

Door 1 x 4 x 6 Sm...

Part #: 60616a 1× Trans-Clear

Window 4 x 4 x 3 ...

Part #: 60806 2× White

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 6091 4× Dark Green

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 6091 4× Dark Red

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 6091 4× Green

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 3× Orange

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 63868 2× Dark Brown

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 2× Dark Purple

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 85984 4× Reddish Brown

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 87087 4× Yellow

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 87087 3× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 87087 4× Red

Tyre 15 x 6 Offse...

Part #: 87414 8× Black

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 2× Orange

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 4× Lime

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 88930 1× Blue

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 92280 4× Black

Plate 8 x 16

Part #: 92438 1× Bright Green

Brick Curved 4 x ...

Part #: 93273 4× Dark Red

Brick and Axle Se...

Part #: 96874 1× Orange

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 98138pr0026 2× White

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 98138pr0027 2× White

This set is an excellent source of basic bricks in a wide range of colors, including Medium Lavender and Dark Purple, which are useful for adding unique accents to MOCs. The large quantity of standard bricks makes it a valuable addition to any LEGO builder's collection.