How many pieces are in the Basic Building Set?

Basic Building Set contains 35 pieces.

What age is the Basic Building Set recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 5-7.

When was the Basic Building Set released?

Basic Building Set was released in 1987.

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Basic Building Set

Discover the Basic Building Set from the Basic collection - 35 pieces of building excellence.

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Who it's for: Ages 5+
Build: 35 pieces · about < 30 min Build time is an estimate.
Availability: Likely retired

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LEGO counts 35 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 39; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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