How many pieces are in the set?

There are 624 pieces in 53 different types, plus 2 minifigures.

How does it differ from Basic Building Set 557?

Both date from 1987 and use similar colours. This one has 624 pieces instead of 721 and slightly fewer part types.

Can I build freely with it?

Yes, that is its purpose. As a Universal Building Set it supplies material rather than one fixed model.

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Universal Building Set Basic

LEGO® Basic Building Set

Basic Building Set 547 came out in 1987 with 624 pieces and 2 minifigures. It is part of the Universal Building Set range and serves as a starter box for your own ideas.

Set number: 547
Year: 1987
Pieces: 624
Minifigures: 2
Theme: Basic
Different parts: 98

What can I build with it?

Parts list 98

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (3)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 2

Man - Blue Torso, Red Legs fig-0043984 pieces × 1
Woman - Black Torso, White Legs fig-0043994 pieces × 1

Description

Few part types, lots of bricks

The ratio stands out: 624 pieces spread over only 53 different part types. That means many bricks appear in larger numbers, which is exactly what makes free building enjoyable. You can raise walls, roofs and vehicle bodies generously from identical bricks without running dry after a few rows. For a beginner's box, that is a sensible and practical mix of elements, one that invites experimenting and still allows bigger projects when you settle in for a longer session.

The classic primary palette

Red, yellow, white and blue are the main colours, the typical palette of basic boxes from that era. The colours look bold and clear, so even simple models quickly read as a proper house or car. White suits walls, red and blue work for roofs and details, and yellow adds accents. The parts list on this page shows exactly how many bricks of each colour and shape are in the box, which helps you plan before you click the first brick into place.

Two figures for the scene

Two minifigures come along and give every build a scale and a face. They show at once how large a house or vehicle needs to be to suit them, which helps children and adults alike with planning and turns loose bricks into a toy with a story. Collectors also get a typical example of the basic boxes that sat in many playrooms at the end of the eighties, complete with the simple, honest look of that period.

Mixing with other sets

Since the stud system remains compatible today, these bricks mix with modern parts. Try the "What can I build?" tool to see which models your collection allows once this box joins it. If a second-hand copy is missing pieces, the full parts list helps you replace them precisely, so you do not have to order blindly but know exactly which parts in which colour are absent from your copy.

FAQ

How many pieces are in the set?: There are 624 pieces in 53 different types, plus 2 minifigures.
How does it differ from Basic Building Set 557?: Both date from 1987 and use similar colours. This one has 624 pieces instead of 721 and slightly fewer part types.
Can I build freely with it?: Yes, that is its purpose. As a Universal Building Set it supplies material rather than one fixed model.

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