LEGO Set 2253 Big Tubular Playtime: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	2253
Release year	1999
Piece count	90
Minifigures	0
Theme	Duplo
Subtheme	Basic Set
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 2253 Big Tubular Playtime, released in 1999 as part of the Duplo line, has 90 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 25 different lots, across 4 colors.

Inventory of set 2253

The inventory of set 2253 lists 90 pieces, spare parts excluded: 25 different lots (one shape in one color) for 15 part shapes.

Colors of set 2253

Main color: blue, making up 28% of the parts, followed by green (24%) and red (24%).

Color	Parts	Share
Blue	25	28%
Green	22	24%
Red	22	24%
Yellow	21	23%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Duplo, Quatro and Primo	85	94%
Technic Special	3	3.3%
Non-Buildable Figures (Duplo, Fabuland, etc)	2	2.2%

Most common parts in set 2253

Part	Color	Quantity
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Red	10
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Yellow	10
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Green	10
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Blue	10
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Blue	4
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Green	4
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Yellow	4
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Red	4
Duplo Ball Tube 45° Turn 31195	Yellow	4
Duplo Ball Tube 45° Turn 31195	Green	4

7 of the 15 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 2253 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 2253 from another set

Share of the parts of set 2253 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
9087 Tubes	100%	157	2000
9089 Tubes Experiment Set	89%	157	2004
2224 Tubular Chest	84%	118	1998
5513 Tubular Chest	78%	115	2004
3049 XL Idea Bucket	67%	78	2000

Set 9087 Tubes supplies 100% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 2253 within its line

With 90 pieces, set 2253 ranks #119 out of 522 Duplo sets in our database, which have an average of 69 parts. Among the 186 sets released in 1999, it ranks #89.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 2253 Big Tubular Playtime have?

LEGO set 2253 Big Tubular Playtime has 90 pieces. It was released in 1999 as part of the Duplo theme.

What year was LEGO set 2253 released?

Set 2253 Big Tubular Playtime was released in 1999 and belongs to the Duplo theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 2253?

LEGO set 2253 Big Tubular Playtime does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 2253?

The instructions for LEGO set 2253 Big Tubular Playtime can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 2253.

What is the main color of LEGO set 2253?

Blue, with 25 out of 90 pieces, or 28%. Next come green (24%) and red (24%).

How many different parts does set 2253 contain?

Set 2253 has 25 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 15 part shapes. Most common part: Duplo Brick 2 x 2 in red, with 10 copies.

Does LEGO set 2253 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 2253?

Set 9087 Tubes, released in 2000: it supplies 100%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.