LEGO Set 2252 Basic Set: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	2252
Release year	1997
Piece count	37
Minifigures	0
Theme	Duplo
Subtheme	Basic Set
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 2252 Basic Set, released in 1997 as part of the Duplo line, has 37 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 12 different lots, across 4 colors.

Inventory of set 2252

The inventory of set 2252 lists 37 pieces, spare parts excluded: 12 different lots (one shape in one color) for 6 part shapes.

Colors of set 2252

Main color: yellow, making up 27% of the parts, followed by blue (27%) and red (24%).

Color	Parts	Share
Yellow	10	27%
Blue	10	27%
Red	9	24%
Green	8	22%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Duplo, Quatro and Primo	36	97%
Non-Buildable Figures (Duplo, Fabuland, etc)	1	2.7%

Most common parts in set 2252

Part	Color	Quantity
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Red	6
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Blue	6
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Green	5
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Yellow	5
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Red	3
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Blue	3
Duplo Brick 2 x 3 with Curved Top 2302	Yellow	2
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Yellow	2
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Green	2

4 of the 6 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 2252 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 2252 from another set

Share of the parts of set 2252 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
2362 Large Circus Bucket	95%	57	1995
2799 XL Fun-Time Bucket	95%	91	2000
2580 Friendly Animal Bus	95%	110	2001
5513 Tubular Chest	95%	115	2004
2224 Tubular Chest	95%	118	1998

Set 2362 Large Circus 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 2252 within its line

With 37 pieces, set 2252 ranks #437 out of 522 Duplo sets in our database, which have an average of 69 parts. Among the 149 sets released in 1997, it ranks #138.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 2252 Basic Set have?

LEGO set 2252 Basic Set has 37 pieces. It was released in 1997 as part of the Duplo theme.

What year was LEGO set 2252 released?

Set 2252 Basic Set was released in 1997 and belongs to the Duplo theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 2252?

LEGO set 2252 Basic Set does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 2252?

The instructions for LEGO set 2252 Basic Set can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 2252.

What is the main color of LEGO set 2252?

Yellow, with 10 out of 37 pieces, or 27%. Next come blue (27%) and red (24%).

How many different parts does set 2252 contain?

Set 2252 has 12 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 6 part shapes. Most common part: Duplo Brick 2 x 2 in red, with 6 copies.

Does LEGO set 2252 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 2252?

Set 2362 Large Circus Bucket, released in 1995: it supplies 95%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.