LEGO Set 2278 Large Bucket: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	2278
Release year	1998
Piece count	91
Minifigures	0
Theme	Duplo
Subtheme	Basic Set
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 2278 Large Bucket, released in 1998 as part of the Duplo line, has 91 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 25 different lots, across 5 colors.

Inventory of set 2278

The inventory of set 2278 lists 91 pieces, spare parts excluded: 25 different lots (one shape in one color) for 15 part shapes.

Colors of set 2278

Main color: green, making up 27% of the parts, followed by yellow (24%) and red (23%).

Color	Parts	Share
Green	25	27%
Yellow	22	24%
Red	21	23%
Blue	21	23%
Light Gray	2	2.2%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Duplo, Quatro and Primo	90	99%
Non-Buildable Figures (Duplo, Fabuland, etc)	1	1.1%

Most common parts in set 2278

Part	Color	Quantity
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Green	12
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Yellow	11
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Blue	11
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Red	11
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Red	7
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Blue	7
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Green	6
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Yellow	6
Duplo Brick 2 x 3 x 2 with Curve 2301	Yellow	2
Duplo Brick 2 x 3 with Curved Top 2302	Green	2

8 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 2278 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 2278 from another set

Share of the parts of set 2278 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
2269 Build a Zoo	99%	90	1998
9064 Basic Town	91%	208	1999
9063 Basic Circus	91%	305	1999
9081 Large Basic Set	90%	198	1997
3037 Strata Tub	86%	142	1998

Set 2269 Build a Zoo supplies 99% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 2278 within its line

With 91 pieces, set 2278 ranks #107 out of 522 Duplo sets in our database, which have an average of 69 parts. Among the 233 sets released in 1998, it ranks #135.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 2278 Large Bucket have?

LEGO set 2278 Large Bucket has 91 pieces. It was released in 1998 as part of the Duplo theme.

What year was LEGO set 2278 released?

Set 2278 Large Bucket was released in 1998 and belongs to the Duplo theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 2278?

LEGO set 2278 Large Bucket does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 2278?

The instructions for LEGO set 2278 Large Bucket can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 2278.

What is the main color of LEGO set 2278?

Green, with 25 out of 91 pieces, or 27%. Next come yellow (24%) and red (23%).

How many different parts does set 2278 contain?

Set 2278 has 25 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 15 part shapes. Most common part: Duplo Brick 2 x 2 in green, with 12 copies.

Does LEGO set 2278 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 2278?

Set 2269 Build a Zoo, released in 1998: it supplies 99%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.