Terrific set of basic Lego bricks, with emphasis on bricks. That's exactly what I got this set for, but you should know that going in. There are relatively few plate pieces here, and it doesn't contain any very large baseplates or Technic style bricks or pieces.A strong draw is the fantastic array of colors, and there are enough multiples in all the colors to allow for some symmetry in building. There is a smaller selection of sloping pieces and tile pieces, but they are very welcome, and it's nice to get some of these pieces in bright colors. Included is a bunch of wheels/tires in different sizes to allow for some variety in vehicle building, but if this is the only set you own, its great strength may be in the construction of houses and buildings, and you get a few doors, windows, and flowers for that, though the omission of any real tree or shrubbery pieces is too bad. There are also no figures included. The inclusion of a couple even fairly generic figures and a tree or two would really have helped to bring a lot of life to the set.It comes with a small booklet showing 10 constructions, with full instructions for 5 of them, but it is meant to be a springboard. This is a set for imaginative building, with more than enough pieces to allow for tons of creations and could even be used by several builders at once.Overall, this is a great starting set and may include everything a casual Lego builder might ever need. It also works well (as in my case) as a beefy supplement to add much needed chunky style bricks to the more eccentric and specialized pieces you'll find in the sets with dedicated builds.