LEGO Educational and Dacta 2000431 Connections Kit

Specifications
| Set number | 2000431 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2013 |
| Piece count | 2,448 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Educational and Dacta |
| Subtheme | Serious Play |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 2000431 Connections Kit, released in 2013 as part of the Educational and Dacta line, has 2,448 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 90 different lots, across 16 colors.
Inventory of set 2000431
The inventory of set 2000431 lists 2,448 pieces, spare parts excluded: 90 different lots (one shape in one color) for 82 part shapes.
Colors of set 2000431
Main color: black, making up 24% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (20%) and red (12%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 593 | 24% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 491 | 20% | |
| Red | 305 | 12% | |
| Orange | 230 | 9.4% | |
| Tan | 160 | 6.5% | |
| Lime | 150 | 6.1% | |
| White | 118 | 4.8% | |
| Blue | 97 | 4% | |
| Dark Pink | 80 | 3.3% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 64 | 2.6% | |
| Other colors (6) | 160 | 6.5% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bricks | 355 | 15% | |
| Tubes and Hoses | 338 | 14% | |
| Technic Pins | 300 | 12% | |
| Bricks Special | 265 | 11% | |
| Bricks Sloped | 226 | 9.2% | |
| Plates | 206 | 8.4% |
Most common parts in set 2000431
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 3039 | Orange | 180 |
| Brick 2 x 4 3001 | Lime | 140 |
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 100 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #2 - 180° 32034 | Light Bluish Gray | 100 |
| Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise 3673 | Light Bluish Gray | 100 |
| Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise 3749 | Tan | 100 |
| Brick Special 2 x 2 with Pin and Axle Hole 6232 | Red | 100 |
| Brick 2 x 2 3003 | Dark Pink | 80 |
| Hose, Ribbed 7mm D. 14L / 11.2cm 78c14 | Red | 75 |
| Axle Hose, Soft 12L 32200 | White | 70 |
74 of the 82 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 2000431 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
Rebuilding set 2000431 from another set
Share of the parts of set 2000431 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000413 Connections Kit | 65% | 2,045 | 2010 |
Set 2000413 Connections Kit supplies 65% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.
Size of set 2000431 within its line
With 2,448 pieces, set 2000431 ranks #6 out of 480 Educational and Dacta sets in our database, which have an average of 281 parts. Among the 356 sets released in 2013, it ranks #4. That is 8.7 times the average Educational and Dacta set size.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 2000431 Connections Kit have?
LEGO set 2000431 Connections Kit has 2,448 pieces. It was released in 2013 as part of the Educational and Dacta theme.
What year was LEGO set 2000431 released?
Set 2000431 Connections Kit was released in 2013 and belongs to the Educational and Dacta theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 2000431?
LEGO set 2000431 Connections Kit does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 2000431?
The instructions for LEGO set 2000431 Connections Kit can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 2000431.
What is the main color of LEGO set 2000431?
Black, with 593 out of 2,448 pieces, or 24%. Next come light bluish gray (20%) and red (12%).
How many different parts does set 2000431 contain?
Set 2000431 has 90 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 82 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 in orange, with 180 copies.
Does LEGO set 2000431 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 2000431?
Set 2000413 Connections Kit, released in 2010: it supplies 65%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
Sets from the same theme
2000430 Identity and Landscape Kit2013 · 2,854 pieces
45100 StoryStarter Core Set2013 · 1,147 pieces
45560 EV3 Expansion Set2013 · 856 pieces
45544 EV3 Core Set2013 · 547 pieces
45016 Tubes Experiment Set2013 · 151 pieces
45000 Creative Builder2013 · 122 pieces
2000425 Mindstorms EV3 Workshop Kit2013 · 117 pieces
45001 Playground Set with Storage2013 · 108 pieces
Sets from the same year
45017 Playground Set2013 · 106 pieces- 5003203 Half Bushings (Yellow)2013 · 100 pieces
45002 Tech Machines Set with Storage2013 · 99 pieces
45015 Tech Machines2013 · 97 pieces
45003 Soft Starter Set2013 · 84 pieces- 5003206 Bricks with Cross Hole2013 · 50 pieces
- 5003220 Gray Plates2013 · 50 pieces
- 5003219 NXT Misc Parts Pack2013 · 40 pieces
