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.
- 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.