LEGO Set 2229 Bucketful of Fun: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	2229
Release year	1998
Piece count	201
Minifigures	0
Theme	Universal Building Set
Subtheme	Classic Basic
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 2229 Bucketful of Fun, released in 1998 as part of the Universal Building Set line, has 201 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 49 different lots, across 7 colors.

Inventory of set 2229

The inventory of set 2229 lists 201 pieces, spare parts excluded: 49 different lots (one shape in one color) for 29 part shapes.

Colors of set 2229

Main color: red, making up 27% of the parts, followed by yellow (21%) and blue (14%).

Color	Parts	Share
Red	55	27%
Yellow	43	21%
Blue	29	14%
White	27	13%
Green	23	11%
Black	23	11%
Trans-Clear	1	0.5%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	158	79%
Wheels and Tyres	16	8%
Windows and Doors	6	3%
Plants & Trees	6	3%
Bricks Special	5	2.5%
Bricks Curved	4	2%

Most common parts in set 2229

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 2 x 2 3003	Red	16
Brick 2 x 2 3003	Yellow	16
Brick 2 x 2 3003	White	12
Brick 2 x 2 3003	Blue	12
Brick 2 x 4 3001	Yellow	10
Brick 2 x 4 3001	Red	10
Brick 2 x 4 3001	Blue	8
Brick 2 x 4 3001	White	8
Brick 2 x 2 3003	Green	8
Tyre Offset Tread 24 x 8 3483	Black	8

26 of the 29 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 2229 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 2229 from another set

Share of the parts of set 2229 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
4213 Super Set 200	96%	519	1998
4169 Freestyle Gift Item, 3+	94%	507	1997
4244 Large Bulk Bucket	92%	428	1998
7336 Foundation Set - Red Bucket	90%	427	2006
4214 Medium Bucket	90%	264	1998

Set 4213 Super Set 200 supplies 96% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 2229 within its line

With 201 pieces, set 2229 ranks #41 out of 54 Universal Building Set sets in our database, which have an average of 436 parts. Among the 233 sets released in 1998, it ranks #78. That is less than half the average Universal Building Set set size.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 2229 Bucketful of Fun have?

LEGO set 2229 Bucketful of Fun has 201 pieces. It was released in 1998 as part of the Universal Building Set theme.

What year was LEGO set 2229 released?

Set 2229 Bucketful of Fun was released in 1998 and belongs to the Universal Building Set theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 2229?

LEGO set 2229 Bucketful of Fun does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 2229?

The instructions for LEGO set 2229 Bucketful of Fun can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 2229.

What is the main color of LEGO set 2229?

Red, with 55 out of 201 pieces, or 27%. Next come yellow (21%) and blue (14%).

How many different parts does set 2229 contain?

Set 2229 has 49 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 29 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 2 x 2 in red, with 16 copies.

Does LEGO set 2229 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 2229?

Set 4213 Super Set 200, released in 1998: it supplies 96%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.