LEGO® Basic Building Set

Description

The smallest box in the line

At 145 pieces this is a true entry point. The selection is kept deliberately tight: only 13 part types, repeated many times over. That has an advantage that is easy to overlook, because you get to know each piece quickly and see how the bricks fit together. If you tend to get lost in a big box of hundreds of specialist elements, here is the opposite: few shapes, clear rules, and still enough room for your own houses, walls or vehicles.

Red, white and clear

Red and white define the set, supported by clear and black pieces. The transparent elements work as windows or lights and add some variety to otherwise solid surfaces, while black can stand in for roofs, doors or wheels. From a reduced palette you get a surprisingly versatile box that gives every model a clear character. The pairing of strong red with white still looks fresh and very graphic today, which says a lot about the design.

Telling the variants apart

Several basic sets with the same name were released in 1968, separated only by their numbers. This one is 011-1 and has the lowest piece count of the group, while the other variants bring more bricks or more part types. If you want to identify or complete an old set, the parts list on this page is the tool to use. It shows exactly which part types belong and in what quantities, and it is easy to compare with the bricks you already have.

What it can become

With no figures and no special parts, there is plenty of room for ideas. A small house, a bridge or a cart are all within reach with 145 pieces, and once you mix the set with other bricks the possibilities grow quickly. The “What can I build?” tool shows which other sets could be assembled from your parts. The plain bricks in this box appear in a great many sets, so the comparison is well worth making.

FAQ

How many pieces does set 011-1 have?

It has 145 pieces in 13 different part types. There are no minifigures.

Which colours are included?

Mainly red and white, plus clear and black pieces.

How do I know which variant I own?

Check the set number and the parts list, and compare part types and quantities with the details on this page.