LEGO Set 2272 Medium Bucket: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	2272
Release year	1998
Piece count	50
Minifigures	0
Theme	Duplo
Subtheme	Basic Set
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 2272 Medium Bucket, released in 1998 as part of the Duplo line, has 50 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 8 different lots, across 4 colors.

Inventory of set 2272

The inventory of set 2272 lists 50 pieces, spare parts excluded: 8 different lots (one shape in one color) for 2 part shapes.

Colors of set 2272

Main color: yellow, making up 26% of the parts, followed by red (26%) and blue (24%).

Color	Parts	Share
Yellow	13	26%
Red	13	26%
Blue	12	24%
Green	12	24%

Most common parts in set 2272

Part	Color	Quantity
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Green	9
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Yellow	9
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Blue	9
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Red	9
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Yellow	4
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Red	4
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Blue	3
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Green	3

2 of the 2 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 2272 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 2272 from another set

Share of the parts of set 2272 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
2226 Medium Bucket	100%	50	1998
1450 Small Bucket	100%	50	2000
2332 XL Elephant Bucket	100%	90	2000
1797 Bonus Bucket	100%	90	1996
2247 Extra Bricks (M)	100%	99	1997

Set 2226 Medium Bucket supplies 100% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 2272 within its line

With 50 pieces, set 2272 ranks #314 out of 522 Duplo sets in our database, which have an average of 69 parts. Among the 233 sets released in 1998, it ranks #193.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 2272 Medium Bucket have?

LEGO set 2272 Medium Bucket has 50 pieces. It was released in 1998 as part of the Duplo theme.

What year was LEGO set 2272 released?

Set 2272 Medium Bucket was released in 1998 and belongs to the Duplo theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 2272?

LEGO set 2272 Medium Bucket does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 2272?

The instructions for LEGO set 2272 Medium Bucket can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 2272.

What is the main color of LEGO set 2272?

Yellow, with 13 out of 50 pieces, or 26%. Next come red (26%) and blue (24%).

How many different parts does set 2272 contain?

Set 2272 has 8 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 2 part shapes. Most common part: Duplo Brick 2 x 2 in green, with 9 copies.

Does LEGO set 2272 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 2272?

Set 2226 Medium Bucket, released in 1998: it supplies 100%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.