LEGO Universal Building Set 355-2
LEGO Universal Building Set (355-2) is estimated at about $131 sealed as of Oct 2026 (retail $19). Retired · 181 pieces · 1981 Basic.
- Set number
- 355-2
- Theme
- Basic
- Year
- 1981
- Pieces
- 181
- Minifigures
- 2
- RRP
- $19
- Market value
- $131 (Estimate, Oct 2026)
- Used value
- $9
- Retirement
- Retired
Minifigures in LEGO Universal Building Set
Universal Building Set value by year
From $64 in 2016 to $131 (Estimate, Oct 2026): +103%. Its highest year was 2026, at $130.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate, Oct 2026 | $131 | +3.7% |
| 2026 (so far) | $130 | +3.5% |
| 2025 | $126 | −0.3% |
| 2024 | $126 | +0.3% |
| 2023 | $126 | +4.3% |
| 2022 | $121 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | $121 | +54.2% |
| 2020 | $78 | −26.6% |
| 2019 | $107 | +32.0% |
| 2018 | $81 | +17.1% |
| 2017 | $69 | +7.2% |
| 2016 | $64 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 2 priced minifigures are worth about $4 together, roughly 3% 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 Universal Building Set (355-2) worth?
LEGO Universal Building Set is worth approximately $131 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Universal Building Set retired?
Yes — Universal Building Set (355-2) 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.
Has LEGO Universal Building Set gone up in value?
Yes. Universal Building Set launched at $18 and now trades around $131, an increase of 606.7%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Universal Building Set?
At its $18 retail price across 181 pieces, Universal Building Set works out to about $0.102 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Universal Building Set a good investment?
Universal Building Set currently trades 606.7% above its $18 retail price, and it is retired, so no new supply is entering the market. 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.
Why is LEGO Universal Building Set so expensive?
Universal Building Set was released in 1981 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.