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Set 555-2 Basic Set
Universal Building Set

LEGO® Basic Set

Basic Set 555-2 came out in 1981 as part of the Universal Building Set range. It holds 206 pieces and 2 minifigs, which is plenty to get started with free building.

Set number
555-2
Year
1981
Pieces
206
Minifigures
2
Theme
Universal Building Set
Different parts
61
What can I build with it?

Parts list 61

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 (2)

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

Minifigures 2

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

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What can I build with it?

Description

A starter box for free building

This is a set where the box matters more than any single model. With 206 pieces it sits in the lower middle of the size range: enough for a house, a small vehicle and a few extras without endless hunting for the right brick. The instructions work as inspiration more than as a strict plan. Follow them if you like, or treat them as a source of ideas for your own first builds. That is an advantage for beginners, because special parts do not limit you and every idea can be tried straight away with the material at hand, even when the result ends up looking different from the plan.

Four colours, clear results

Red, yellow, blue and white make up the main palette. These primary colours defined the early building sets, and they keep every result easy to read. A white roof on red walls, yellow details around a door, blue panels standing in for sky or water: with so few colours, models look tidy and combine easily. It also makes sorting quick if you build with younger children. The four colours are also easy to sort, so tidying up goes quickly and children keep track of their bricks without anyone having to explain a complicated system.

Two residents for your town

Two minifigs are included, and they change how the bricks feel. Suddenly the house has someone living in it, the car has a driver and the road has a purpose. For a set from 1981 that is not a given, since many sets of the period came without figures at all. Anyone who plays with children will notice how quickly a pile of bricks turns into a little story. You can seat one inside a building, place another at a steering wheel or send them walking across a plate, and the model immediately looks bigger and more believable than the piece count suggests.

Getting more from the parts

The 38 different part types give you a solid base of standard bricks, plates and a few special shapes. The full parts list on this page lets you check what is missing from your own box or what you hold twice. The “What can I build?” tool then shows which other sets your collection could make. That turns an old basic set into a genuinely useful pool of pieces. Even if you only want to build two or three models from the box, you keep track of which bricks remain ready for the next attempt.

FAQ

How many pieces does Basic Set 555-2 contain?
It has 206 pieces in 38 different types, plus 2 minifigs. It was released in 1981.
Which colours dominate?
Mostly red, yellow, blue and white, the classic primary colours of early sets.
Can the pieces be used for other builds?
Yes, it is meant as a general starter. Use the parts list and the “What can I build?” tool on this page for ideas.

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