How many pieces does Basic Set 577 have?

It contains 396 pieces in 66 different part types, plus 2 minifigures.

Who is this set suitable for?

Anyone who wants to build freely: children, returning builders and collectors looking for a classic starter stock.

Which colours are in the set?

Mostly red, blue, yellow and black, the classic primary colours of the early eighties.

Universal Building Set

LEGO® Basic Set

Basic Set 577 dates from 1981 and belongs to the universal building sets from LEGO®. It brings 396 pieces and 2 minifigures, and invites you to build whatever you like.

Set number: 577
Year: 1981
Pieces: 396
Minifigures: 2
Theme: Universal Building Set
Different parts: 107

What can I build with it?

Parts list 107

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 - Red Torso, Black Legs fig-0044004 pieces × 1
Woman - Blue Torso, Red Legs fig-0044014 pieces × 1

Description

A box of open options

Universal sets like this one were never meant for a single model. They were made for whatever children came up with themselves. The red, blue, yellow and black bricks are the classic primary colours, ideal for houses, vehicles and fantasy creations alike. At 396 pieces the supply is large enough for several projects in a row. Two minifigures bring life to the buildings and give your ideas a sense of scale, whether you are making a house or a spaceship.

Sixty-six types of part

A selection of 66 different part types is quite generous for a basic set. There are enough shapes to go beyond plain blocks, but not so many that you lose track of what you have. That balance is the charm of this kind of set: few rules and plenty of room to experiment. If you have a building leaflet you can follow the models in it, and if you do not, you simply start with whatever idea comes to mind first.

Collectable and starter stock

For collectors the set shows what building with bricks looked like in the early eighties: colourful, simple and free of licences or specialised moulds. If you are starting a collection of your own, it is a solid base of useful bricks. It also works well as a gift to children, because the classic mix demands little prior knowledge and encourages trial and error, which has always been the heart of the hobby.

Parts list and ideas

The complete parts list with colours and quantities is further up this page. Use it to check a second-hand set or to buy missing bricks on purpose. With the What can I build? tool you can also see which other sets your existing pieces could make. That is especially worthwhile with an all-purpose set, because the bricks fit into so many different models and scenes, and nothing in the box is locked into one design.

FAQ

How many pieces does Basic Set 577 have?: It contains 396 pieces in 66 different part types, plus 2 minifigures.
Who is this set suitable for?: Anyone who wants to build freely: children, returning builders and collectors looking for a classic starter stock.
Which colours are in the set?: Mostly red, blue, yellow and black, the classic primary colours of the early eighties.

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