LEGO 2221 Build N' Play Circus Theme: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	2221
Release year	1996
Piece count	85
Minifigures	0
Theme	Duplo
Subtheme	Town
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 2221 Build N' Play Circus Theme, released in 1996 as part of the Duplo line, has 85 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 31 different lots, across 6 colors.

Inventory of set 2221

The inventory of set 2221 lists 85 pieces, spare parts excluded: 31 different lots (one shape in one color) for 21 part shapes.

Colors of set 2221

Main color: blue, making up 32% of the parts, followed by yellow (26%) and red (25%).

Color	Parts	Share
Blue	27	32%
Yellow	22	26%
Red	21	25%
Green	13	15%
Light Gray	1	1.2%
White	1	1.2%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Duplo, Quatro and Primo	81	95%
Non-Buildable Figures (Duplo, Fabuland, etc)	4	4.7%

Most common parts in set 2221

Part	Color	Quantity
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Red	9
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Yellow	9
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Blue	8
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Green	8
Duplo Fence / Rail 1 x 6 with 5 Rails 2214	Blue	6
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Red	5
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Yellow	5
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Blue	5
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Green	5
Duplo Brick 2 x 3 x 2 with Curve 2301	Blue	2

11 of the 21 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

Exclusive parts in set 2221

One part shape in set 2221 appears in no other set in the catalog, most often a printed element, a sticker or a mold specific to the model. If it gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set.

Part	Color
Duplo Figure, Early, Aviator Hat Red, Red Legs, with 2 Buttons, Blue Arms, Clown Face Paint 74509pr0021	Yellow

Rebuilding set 2221 from another set

Share of the parts of set 2221 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
9081 Large Basic Set	79%	198	1997
9064 Basic Town	76%	208	1999
9063 Basic Circus	76%	305	1999
1797 Bonus Bucket	72%	90	1996
2356 Jumbo Tub (Zoo Tub)	72%	109	1996

Set 9081 Large Basic Set supplies 79% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 2221 within its line

With 85 pieces, set 2221 ranks #135 out of 522 Duplo sets in our database, which have an average of 69 parts. Among the 121 sets released in 1996, it ranks #74.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 2221 Build N' Play Circus Theme have?

LEGO set 2221 Build N' Play Circus Theme has 85 pieces. It was released in 1996 as part of the Duplo theme.

What year was LEGO set 2221 released?

Set 2221 Build N' Play Circus Theme was released in 1996 and belongs to the Duplo theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 2221?

LEGO set 2221 Build N' Play Circus Theme does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 2221?

The instructions for LEGO set 2221 Build N' Play Circus Theme can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 2221.

What is the main color of LEGO set 2221?

Blue, with 27 out of 85 pieces, or 32%. Next come yellow (26%) and red (25%).

How many different parts does set 2221 contain?

Set 2221 has 31 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 21 part shapes. Most common part: Duplo Brick 2 x 2 in red, with 9 copies.

Does LEGO set 2221 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Duplo Figure, Early, Aviator Hat Red, Red Legs, with 2 Buttons, Blue Arms, Clown Face Paint.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 2221?

Set 9081 Large Basic Set, released in 1997: it supplies 79%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.