LEGO® Small Basic Set

Description

A basic set in small format

Basic sets used to be the classic starter box: a modest batch of bricks from which you build something of your own, with no model to copy. The Small Basic Set belongs to the Minitalia theme and dates from 1977. With 94 pieces it is deliberately small, just right for a first brush with building bricks or as a top-up to an existing collection. Today it mainly interests collectors who like their early sets listed in full in the catalogue. Even so, a small set shows how much room a handful of bricks leaves once you start combining them in new ways.

White, yellow, black and blue

The four main colours are white, yellow, black and blue. That mix is bright and high in contrast, so simple houses, vehicles or imaginary creatures are easy to read. The box holds 21 different types of piece, which is a fairly narrow range. That is no drawback: building with few shapes teaches you quickly how bricks lock together and how colour can create structure. This is precisely what makes basic sets such a useful teaching tool. The contrast between the light and dark bricks also helps to set shapes apart clearly, even in the simplest of models.

Building from imagination

With no minifigures included, everything revolves around the bricks themselves. You decide whether they become a house, a car or an animal. The small stock forces clear shapes and creative workarounds whenever a particular brick is missing. If you build with children, you can set a theme, such as “anything that can move”, and see how different the results turn out even though everyone uses the same 94 pieces. When a brick is missing, the problem soon becomes a new idea, and that is exactly the charm of this kind of set.

What your collection says

This page lists the complete parts. Compare it with your own bricks to see whether you can rebuild the basic set in full or in part. The “What can I build?” tool also shows which other models are hiding in your stock. White, yellow, black and blue are present in nearly every collection, so there is a good chance you already own many of the bricks required. Any missing parts are easy to spot on this page, so you can search for them directly instead of buying blind.

FAQ

How many pieces are in the Small Basic Set?

It contains 94 pieces in 21 different types. There are no minifigures.

What does the Minitalia theme mean?

Minitalia is the theme under which the set is listed in the catalogue. It was released in 1977.

Which colours appear?

Mainly white, yellow, black and blue.