LEGO Basic Building Set with Storage Case 1520-1
LEGO Basic Building Set with Storage Case (1520-1) is worth about $183 on the secondary market today. It has 210 pieces, belongs to the Basic theme and was released in 1985. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 1520-1
- Theme
- Basic
- Year
- 1985
- Pieces
- 210
- Minifigures
- 1
- Market value
- $183
- Retirement
- Retired
Minifigures in LEGO Basic Building Set with Storage Case
Basic Building Set with Storage Case value by year
From $115 in 2011 to $176 in 2026 so far: +53%. Its highest year was 2021, at $272.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $176 | +4.4% |
| 2025 | $169 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | $169 | −2.2% |
| 2023 | $173 | −23.4% |
| 2022 | $225 | −17.2% |
| 2021 | $272 | +82.8% |
| 2020 | $149 | +2.0% |
| 2019 | $146 | +2.7% |
| 2018 | $142 | +2.8% |
| 2017 | $138 | +2.8% |
| 2016 | $134 | +2.9% |
| 2015 | $131 | +3.0% |
| 2014 | $127 | +3.1% |
| 2013 | $123 | +3.2% |
| 2012 | $119 | +3.3% |
| 2011 | $115 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 1 priced minifigure is worth about $3 together, roughly 1% 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 with Storage Case (1520-1) worth?
LEGO Basic Building Set with Storage Case is worth approximately $183 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Basic Building Set with Storage Case retired?
Yes — Basic Building Set with Storage Case (1520-1) has been retired by LEGO and is no longer in production. Retired sets have fixed supply, which is why their prices are driven purely by the resale market.
Why is LEGO Basic Building Set with Storage Case so expensive?
Basic Building Set with Storage Case was released in 1985 and has since retired. Once LEGO stops producing a set, the only supply is what is already in circulation, so sealed copies in good condition compete for a shrinking pool of stock. That scarcity, not the parts, is what moves the price.