LEGO Basic Set 55-1
LEGO Basic Set (55-1) is tracked by BrickStats. It has 291 pieces, belongs to the Samsonite theme and was released in 1976.
- Set number
- 55-1
- Theme
- Samsonite
- Subtheme
- Basic set
- Year
- 1976
- Pieces
- 291
- Minifigures
- 0
- Retirement
- Retired
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Basic Set (55-1) worth?
BrickStats tracks Basic Set (55-1) and publishes its market value as sales data becomes available.
Is LEGO Basic Set retired?
Yes — Basic Set (55-1) 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 Set so expensive?
Basic Set was released in 1976 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.