LEGO Universal Building Set 2184 XL Bulk Bucket

Specifications
| Set number | 2184 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 1997 |
| Piece count | 1,000 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Universal Building Set |
| Subtheme | Basic |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 2184 XL Bulk Bucket, released in 1997 as part of the Universal Building Set line, has 1,000 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 40 different lots, across 5 colors.
Inventory of set 2184
The inventory of set 2184 lists 1,000 pieces, spare parts excluded: 40 different lots (one shape in one color) for 8 part shapes.
Colors of set 2184
Main color: yellow, making up 21% of the parts, followed by red (21%) and white (21%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow | 208 | 21% | |
| Red | 208 | 21% | |
| White | 206 | 21% | |
| Blue | 206 | 21% | |
| Black | 172 | 17% |
Most common parts in set 2184
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Brick 1 x 2 3004 | Blue | 46 |
| Brick 1 x 2 3004 | White | 46 |
| Brick 1 x 2 3004 | Yellow | 46 |
| Brick 1 x 2 3004 | Red | 46 |
| Brick 1 x 2 3004 | Black | 40 |
| Brick 1 x 1 3005 | White | 40 |
| Brick 1 x 1 3005 | Yellow | 40 |
| Brick 1 x 1 3005 | Red | 40 |
| Brick 1 x 1 3005 | Blue | 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 2184 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
Rebuilding set 2184 from another set
Share of the parts of set 2184 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1776 Large Bulk Bucket | 95% | 950 | 1996 |
| 2453 Large Bulk Bucket | 95% | 950 | 1998 |
| 3033 Basic Bulk Tub (American Version) | 92% | 1,200 | 1998 |
| 3759 35th Anniversary Tub | 92% | 1,200 | 1998 |
| 1857 Basic Bricks | 90% | 950 | 1996 |
Set 1776 Large Bulk Bucket supplies 95% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.
Size of set 2184 within its line
With 1,000 pieces, set 2184 ranks #4 out of 54 Universal Building Set sets in our database, which have an average of 436 parts. Among the 149 sets released in 1997, it ranks #3. That is 2.3 times the average Universal Building Set set size.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 2184 XL Bulk Bucket have?
LEGO set 2184 XL Bulk Bucket has 1,000 pieces. It was released in 1997 as part of the Universal Building Set theme.
What year was LEGO set 2184 released?
Set 2184 XL Bulk Bucket was released in 1997 and belongs to the Universal Building Set theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 2184?
LEGO set 2184 XL Bulk Bucket does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 2184?
The instructions for LEGO set 2184 XL Bulk Bucket can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 2184.
What is the main color of LEGO set 2184?
Yellow, with 208 out of 1,000 pieces, or 21%. Next come red (21%) and white (21%).
How many different parts does set 2184 contain?
Set 2184 has 40 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 8 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 2 in blue, with 46 copies.
Does LEGO set 2184 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 2184?
Set 1776 Large Bulk Bucket, released in 1996: it supplies 95%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
Sets from the same theme
2199 Large Bulk Bucket1997 · 467 pieces
1867 Medium Bulk Bucket1997 · 400 pieces
639 Lots of Extra Basic Bricks, 5+1997 · 400 pieces
2195 Small Bucket1997 · 228 pieces
2453 Large Bulk Bucket1998 · 950 pieces
1776 Large Bulk Bucket1996 · 950 pieces
1857 Basic Bricks1996 · 950 pieces
4229 Brick Pack 3001998 · 812 pieces
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8459 Pneumatic Front-End Loader1997 · 595 pieces
9280 Giant Lego Dacta Basic Set1997 · 1,417 pieces
2556 Ferrari Formula 1 Racing Car1997 · 580 pieces
