LEGO Basic Set (577) vs Basic Set (1615)
Two versions of the same model, 6 years apart. The 1987 version has 20 fewer pieces than the 1981 version (376 against 396). Basic Set (577) includes more minifigures, 2 against 1. Every figure below is from the catalog; there are no prices on this page because the site has no price data.
| Basic Set (577) | Basic Set (1615) | |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1981 | 1987 |
| Pieces | 396 | 376 |
| Minifigures | 2 | 1 |
| Theme | Universal Building Set | Universal Building Set · Basic |
| Availability (inferred) | Likely retired | Likely retired |
| Figures only in this version | Man - Red Torso, Black Legs, Woman - Blue Torso, Red Legs | Man, White Torso, Black Legs, Brown Hair |
| Figures in both | none | none |
Availability is inferred from the release year: LEGO publishes no retirement dates. Figure lists come from the Rebrickable inventory of each set.
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- Basic Set (577)
- Basic Set (1615)
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