LEGO Set 1861 Box of Bricks: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	1861
Release year	1996
Piece count	49
Minifigures	0
Theme	Duplo
Subtheme	Basic Set
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 1861 Box of Bricks, released in 1996 as part of the Duplo line, has 49 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 10 different lots, across 4 colors.

Inventory of set 1861

The inventory of set 1861 lists 49 pieces, spare parts excluded: 10 different lots (one shape in one color) for 4 part shapes.

Colors of set 1861

Main color: yellow, making up 29% of the parts, followed by green (24%) and red (24%).

Color	Parts	Share
Yellow	14	29%
Green	12	24%
Red	12	24%
Blue	11	22%

Most common parts in set 1861

Part	Color	Quantity
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Blue	8
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Red	8
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Yellow	8
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Green	8
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Green	4
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Red	4
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Yellow	3
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Blue	3
Duplo Brick 2 x 3 with Curved Top 2302	Yellow	2

3 of the 4 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 1861 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 1861 from another set

Share of the parts of set 1861 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
2838 Native American Family (Big Chief's Family)	98%	81	1998
2332 XL Elephant Bucket	98%	90	2000
2799 XL Fun-Time Bucket	98%	91	2000
2863 Box of Bricks	98%	100	2001
2580 Friendly Animal Bus	98%	110	2001

Set 2838 Native American Family (Big Chief's Family) supplies 98% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 1861 within its line

With 49 pieces, set 1861 ranks #323 out of 522 Duplo sets in our database, which have an average of 69 parts. Among the 121 sets released in 1996, it ranks #102.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 1861 Box of Bricks have?

LEGO set 1861 Box of Bricks has 49 pieces. It was released in 1996 as part of the Duplo theme.

What year was LEGO set 1861 released?

Set 1861 Box of Bricks was released in 1996 and belongs to the Duplo theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 1861?

LEGO set 1861 Box of Bricks does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 1861?

The instructions for LEGO set 1861 Box of Bricks can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 1861.

What is the main color of LEGO set 1861?

Yellow, with 14 out of 49 pieces, or 29%. Next come green (24%) and red (24%).

How many different parts does set 1861 contain?

Set 1861 has 10 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 4 part shapes. Most common part: Duplo Brick 2 x 2 in blue, with 8 copies.

Does LEGO set 1861 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 1861?

Set 2838 Native American Family (Big Chief's Family), released in 1998: it supplies 98%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.