How many pieces are in Universal Building Set 50-1?

It has 390 pieces in 51 types. There are no minifigures.

Which colours dominate?

Mainly red, blue, black and yellow. The parts list shows the exact split.

When was the set released?

Universal Building Set 50-1 came out in 1976.

Universal Building Set

LEGO® Universal Building Set

Universal Building Set 50-1 dates from 1976 and holds 390 pieces in 51 different types. There are no minifigures, but the red, blue, black and yellow mix is a classic.

Set number: 50
Year: 1976
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

A box for free building

Set 50-1 is a classic building box without a fixed model. At 390 pieces it is one of the smaller boxes in the range, yet it still offers enough material for houses, bridges or vehicles of modest size. With no figures included, the focus rests entirely on construction: how tall a tower can get, how sturdy a wall, how long a bridge. Questions like these are exactly what makes a stock of bricks like this interesting.

How the pieces are mixed

Fifty-one different part types are spread over the 390 pieces, which means plenty of repetition. That is handy, because it lets you build even walls, floors and roofs. A few special shapes add accents without making the set complicated. That keeps the build clear and easy to follow. For collectors the list is short enough to go through at leisure and compare against your own stock if you want to complete an older box.

Red, blue, black and yellow

Red and blue are the strongest colours, with black and yellow alongside. This is the classic basic palette of the seventies, in which each tone stands well on its own and all of them together make a lively picture. Black suits roofs and frames, yellow suits details, and red and blue work for large surfaces. If you prefer building in one colour, the parts list shows how many bricks you have in each.

Ready to build on

Small boxes like this combine easily with other collections. This page shows the complete parts list, so you can match it against what you own. The “What can I build?” tool tells you which further sets you could make from the bricks you already have. Because the parts are mostly simple basic shapes, they fit into many other projects later on. The stock also works as a supplement to a larger box with special parts, for walls, floors and frames that hardly get noticed but carry every model.

FAQ

How many pieces are in Universal Building Set 50-1?: It has 390 pieces in 51 types. There are no minifigures.
Which colours dominate?: Mainly red, blue, black and yellow. The parts list shows the exact split.
When was the set released?: Universal Building Set 50-1 came out in 1976.

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