How many parts are in the set?

It has 407 parts in 29 types. There are no minifigures.

Which colours does it contain?

Mainly red, white, blue and black.

Is there a similar set?

Yes, the Governor Set 066-2 has the same piece count and colours but is listed under the Samsonite theme.

System

LEGO® Basic Building Set

The Basic Building Set from 1968 delivers 407 parts in 29 types, mostly red, white, blue and black. It is a foundation stock from the early System years, with no minifigures and no fixed model.

Set number: 066
Year: 1968
Pieces: 407
Minifigures: 0
Theme: System
Different parts: 56

What can I build with it?

Parts list 56

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Description

An early foundation box

The name says it all: this is about the basics, the bricks you start everything else with. At 407 parts the stock is larger than a small starter but far from today's big sets. You build whatever comes to mind, from a house to a vehicle. That openness is exactly what makes early boxes interesting to many people even now, not least because you need no particular goal to get started at once.

29 types and four main colours

The parts divide into 29 different types, a modest selection that is quick to take in: a few basic shapes in large numbers, which keeps sorting simple. In colour, red, white, blue and black dominate, a mix of strong tones and neutral accents. Black suits roofs, tyres and details, white works for walls and windows, while red and blue do well on facades and vehicles. Together they cover most simple builds, from a small village to a street with a few cars.

A twin under another name

This set has a counterpart: the Governor Set, number 066-2, has the same piece count, the same number of types and the same main colours, but carries the name of the Samsonite line. Looking at both pages, you can see how identical contents were sold under different labels. For collectors that is an intriguing point, since the two numbers are listed separately and each deserves its own record. If you find a box, check the printing and packaging to work out which of the two versions you are holding.

Checking and reusing it

This page gives the complete parts list, which you can use to check a second-hand box for completeness. The “What can I build?” tool also shows which models your collection could make once these 407 parts are added. As play material for children such a box is less suited today, but as a building block for a collection or a display it works all the better. If you want to reuse the parts, mix them with modern bricks as long as the shapes fit together.

FAQ

How many parts are in the set?: It has 407 parts in 29 types. There are no minifigures.
Which colours does it contain?: Mainly red, white, blue and black.
Is there a similar set?: Yes, the Governor Set 066-2 has the same piece count and colours but is listed under the Samsonite theme.

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