LEGO Set 2242 Extra Bricks (S): Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	2242
Release year	1997
Piece count	52
Minifigures	0
Theme	Duplo
Subtheme	Basic Set
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 2242 Extra Bricks (S), released in 1997 as part of the Duplo line, has 52 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 10 different lots, across 4 colors.

Inventory of set 2242

The inventory of set 2242 lists 52 pieces, spare parts excluded: 10 different lots (one shape in one color) for 4 part shapes.

Colors of set 2242

Main color: red, making up 27% of the parts, followed by blue (25%) and green (25%).

Color	Parts	Share
Red	14	27%
Blue	13	25%
Green	13	25%
Yellow	12	23%

Most common parts in set 2242

Part	Color	Quantity
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Red	8
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Blue	8
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Green	7
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Yellow	7
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Red	5
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Blue	5
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Green	5
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Yellow	5

4 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 2242 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 2242 from another set

Share of the parts of set 2242 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
1764 Birthday Building Set	100%	100	1995
2863 Box of Bricks	100%	100	2001
5213 Big Bricks Box	100%	140	2003
9064 Basic Town	100%	208	1999
2221 Build N' Play Circus Theme	98%	85	1996

Set 1764 Birthday Building Set supplies 100% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 2242 within its line

With 52 pieces, set 2242 ranks #292 out of 522 Duplo sets in our database, which have an average of 69 parts. Among the 149 sets released in 1997, it ranks #121.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 2242 Extra Bricks (S) have?

LEGO set 2242 Extra Bricks (S) has 52 pieces. It was released in 1997 as part of the Duplo theme.

What year was LEGO set 2242 released?

Set 2242 Extra Bricks (S) was released in 1997 and belongs to the Duplo theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 2242?

LEGO set 2242 Extra Bricks (S) does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 2242?

The instructions for LEGO set 2242 Extra Bricks (S) can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 2242.

What is the main color of LEGO set 2242?

Red, with 14 out of 52 pieces, or 27%. Next come blue (25%) and green (25%).

How many different parts does set 2242 contain?

Set 2242 has 10 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 4 part shapes. Most common part: Duplo Brick 2 x 2 in red, with 8 copies.

Does LEGO set 2242 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 2242?

Set 1764 Birthday Building Set, released in 1995: it supplies 100%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.