# LEGO Basic Building Set (520-16) — resale value

**LEGO Basic Building Set (520-16)** — resale value from real closed eBay sales.

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-06-28. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DLEGO%2520520%252016%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-sold&p=md-sold) — the closed sales these medians are computed from
- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DLEGO%2520520%252016%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | LEGO |
| Set Number | 520-16 |
| Theme | Basic |
| Year | 1985 |
| Pieces | 173 |

## FAQ

**Is the LEGO Basic Set 520-16 still desirable to collectors?**

Yes, as a 1985 Basic theme set, it holds significant nostalgic and vintage value for LEGO enthusiasts.

**How many pieces are included in this specific set?**

The LEGO Basic Building Set (520-16) contains a total of 173 pieces.

**What is the theme and year of this LEGO set?**

This set belongs to the Basic theme and was originally released in 1985.

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