How many pieces does the Basic Building Set have?

It has 43 pieces in 17 types and no minifigures.

Is there a fixed building plan?

The facts mention none. The set is meant as a box for free building.

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Universal Building Set Basic

LEGO® Basic Building Set

The Basic Building Set 1679 is a classic starter box from 1990 with 43 pieces. It belongs to the Universal Building Set theme.

Set number: 1679
Year: 1990
Pieces: 43
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Basic
Different parts: 23

What can I build with it?

Parts list 23

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Description

A box for free ideas

Red, white, black and yellow are the main colours of the 43 pieces. They come in 17 types, enough for houses, cars or made-up models. There are no minifigures, as the focus is free building. That suits the idea of the Universal Building Set: bricks to experiment with rather than instructions for one motif.

Start and expand

As a first step the set can be combined with other basic sets into a larger collection. The colours give clear contrast straight away. This page shows all 17 part types with quantity and colour.

A set for beginners

Anyone wanting to learn building with classic bricks finds enough choice here without being overwhelmed. The 43 pieces are enough for several small models in turn. Red and white give bright surfaces, black sets accents and yellow adds warmth. A basic set quickly becomes a testing ground.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Basic Building Set have?: It has 43 pieces in 17 types and no minifigures.
Is there a fixed building plan?: The facts mention none. The set is meant as a box for free building.

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