Universal Building Set Basic

LEGO® Basic Set Trial Size

The Basic Set Trial Size is a 1986 Universal Building Set with 27 pieces. It served as a small starter for trying out the system.

Set number
1523
Year
1986
Pieces
27
Minifigures
0
Theme
Basic
Different parts
15
What can I build with it?

Description

A start with eight part types

The 27 pieces come in only eight different types, in blue, yellow, red and white. A trial set needs little more than that: you quickly see how bricks fit together and can stack free models from a few shapes. There are no minifigures, as the set is about pure building and getting a feel for the colour and size of the bricks. With so few shapes, it is easy to name and try out each one.

Small and good for mixing

The name gives the purpose away: a trial size of the Basic range, meant to introduce the system without needing a large box. Today the set is mostly of interest as a collectible and as a small supply of bricks. The primary colours blend easily with all other sets and fit into almost any project. If the instructions are missing, you can simply build freely, since the set demands no fixed end result.

FAQ

How many pieces does the set have?
It has 27 pieces in 8 different types and no minifigure.
What was the set for?
It was a small trial size for getting to know the Basic system in 1986.

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