LEGO Set 1776 Large Bulk Bucket: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	1776
Release year	1996
Piece count	950
Minifigures	0
Theme	Universal Building Set
Subtheme	Basic
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 1776 Large Bulk Bucket, released in 1996 as part of the Universal Building Set line, has 950 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 40 different lots, across 5 colors.

Inventory of set 1776

The inventory of set 1776 lists 950 pieces, spare parts excluded: 40 different lots (one shape in one color) for 8 part shapes.

Colors of set 1776

Main color: blue, making up 21% of the parts, followed by white (21%) and red (21%).

Color	Parts	Share
Blue	196	21%
White	196	21%
Red	196	21%
Yellow	196	21%
Black	166	17%

Most common parts in set 1776

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 1 x 2 3004	White	46
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Red	46
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Yellow	46
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Blue	46
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Black	40
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Red	40
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Blue	40
Brick 1 x 1 3005	White	40
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Yellow	40
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Black	36

8 of the 8 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

No part in set 1776 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 1776 from another set

Share of the parts of set 1776 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
2453 Large Bulk Bucket	100%	950	1998
2184 XL Bulk Bucket	100%	1,000	1997
1857 Basic Bricks	94%	950	1996
1819 Large Bucket	94%	950	1995
5517 XXL 1800	83%	1,800	2007

Set 2453 Large Bulk Bucket supplies 100% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 1776 within its line

With 950 pieces, set 1776 ranks #6 out of 54 Universal Building Set sets in our database, which have an average of 436 parts. Among the 121 sets released in 1996, it ranks #5. That is 2.2 times the average Universal Building Set set size.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 1776 Large Bulk Bucket have?

LEGO set 1776 Large Bulk Bucket has 950 pieces. It was released in 1996 as part of the Universal Building Set theme.

What year was LEGO set 1776 released?

Set 1776 Large Bulk Bucket was released in 1996 and belongs to the Universal Building Set theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 1776?

LEGO set 1776 Large Bulk Bucket does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 1776?

The instructions for LEGO set 1776 Large Bulk Bucket can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 1776.

What is the main color of LEGO set 1776?

Blue, with 196 out of 950 pieces, or 21%. Next come white (21%) and red (21%).

How many different parts does set 1776 contain?

Set 1776 has 40 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 8 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 2 in white, with 46 copies.

Does LEGO set 1776 contain any exclusive parts?

No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 1776?

Set 2453 Large Bulk Bucket, released in 1998: it supplies 100%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.