How many pieces are in the box?

390 pieces in 51 different types.

Anyone who likes freeform building or collects bricks for their own projects.

Universal Building Set

LEGO® Universal Building Set

Universal Building Set 114-1 dates from 1977 and is made up of 390 pieces. There are no minifigs, so the bricks are the whole story.

Set number: 114
Year: 1977
Pieces: 390
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Universal Building Set
Different parts: 88

What can I build with it?

Parts list 88

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

Bricks only

This set has no minifigs, which shifts the focus from role play to construction. With 390 pieces you can build houses, bridges, vehicles or abstract shapes as you please. If you own figures from other sets, they will fit without any trouble, since the bricks are compatible. As plain building material the box is just as useful as it is as a starter set for someone new to the hobby. Such a box is also a good chance to practise building sturdy walls and joints without any set rules to follow.

Few types, many bricks

The 390 pieces come from only 51 different types, which means many identical bricks and relatively few special parts. That is ideal for sturdy walls, towers or platforms, though less so for intricate detail. If you want delicate roofs or vehicles you will sometimes have to compromise. On the other hand, sorting is easy and building moves quickly because you rarely hunt for the right element.

Red, blue, black and yellow

The main colours are red, blue, black and yellow, the typical mix of the period. The result looks bold and almost graphic. Each colour can be spread over two or three parts of a model so that nothing looks too busy. If you prefer a calmer look, use black as the base colour and add red or yellow sparingly. The same box can therefore produce quite different results.

Checking and reusing

If you own a used copy, compare the parts list on this page with what is in the box to see quickly whether anything is missing. To fit the bricks into a larger collection, the “What can I build?” tool on this site shows which models are possible with the parts you already have, with no counting by hand required. This check is worth doing with older boxes in particular, since small parts tend to go missing over the years.

FAQ

Does 114-1 include minifigs?: No, it contains only bricks.
How many pieces are in the box?: 390 pieces in 51 different types.
Who is it best for?: Anyone who likes freeform building or collects bricks for their own projects.

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