LEGO Basic Building Set, 5+ 566-1

LEGO Basic Building Set, 5+ (566-1) is worth about $186 on the secondary market today, against a $94 retail price. It has 288 pieces, belongs to the Basic theme and was released in 1981. It currently trades above its original retail price.

LEGO Basic Building Set, 5+ 566-1
Set number
566-1
Theme
Basic
Year
1981
Pieces
288
Minifigures
2
RRP
$94
Market value
$186
Used value
$18
Retirement
Not retired

Minifigures in LEGO Basic Building Set, 5+

What you are paying for

Its 2 priced minifigures are worth about $15 together, roughly 8% of the set's value — low for sets with minifigures, so the value is in the sealed set rather than the figures (typically 24%).

Frequently asked questions

How much is LEGO Basic Building Set, 5+ (566-1) worth?

LEGO Basic Building Set, 5+ is worth approximately $186 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.

Is LEGO Basic Building Set, 5+ retired?

BrickStats does not currently have a confirmed retirement status for Basic Building Set, 5+ (566-1).

Has LEGO Basic Building Set, 5+ gone up in value?

Yes. Basic Building Set, 5+ launched at $94 and now trades around $186, an increase of 97.8%. See the price history chart for how it got there.

What is the price per piece for Basic Building Set, 5+?

At its $94 retail price across 288 pieces, Basic Building Set, 5+ works out to about $0.326 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.

Is LEGO Basic Building Set, 5+ a good investment?

Basic Building Set, 5+ currently trades 97.8% above its $94 retail price. Past performance is not a prediction — condition, packaging and how long you hold all affect what a set actually sells for. BrickStats reports the numbers rather than giving investment advice.

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