LEGO Set 2279 Tubular Motion: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	2279
Release year	1998
Piece count	75
Minifigures	0
Theme	Duplo
Subtheme	Basic Set
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 2279 Tubular Motion, released in 1998 as part of the Duplo line, has 75 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 27 different lots, across 5 colors.

Inventory of set 2279

The inventory of set 2279 lists 75 pieces, spare parts excluded: 27 different lots (one shape in one color) for 17 part shapes.

Colors of set 2279

Main color: yellow, making up 31% of the parts, followed by blue (27%) and red (25%).

Color	Parts	Share
Yellow	23	31%
Blue	20	27%
Red	19	25%
Green	12	16%
White	1	1.3%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Duplo, Quatro and Primo	72	96%
Non-Buildable Figures (Duplo, Fabuland, etc)	2	2.7%
Technic Special	1	1.3%

Most common parts in set 2279

Part	Color	Quantity
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Blue	12
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Yellow	11
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Red	10
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Green	7
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Yellow	5
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Red	3
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Green	3
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Blue	3
Duplo Brick 2 x 3 x 2 with Curve 2301	Yellow	2
Duplo Brick 2 x 3 with Curved Top 2302	Blue	2

10 of the 17 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 2279 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 2279 from another set

Share of the parts of set 2279 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
5513 Tubular Chest	83%	115	2004
2224 Tubular Chest	83%	118	1998
9064 Basic Town	83%	208	1999
9081 Large Basic Set	81%	198	1997
3763 35 Year Anniversary Tub	79%	142	2002

Set 5513 Tubular Chest supplies 83% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 2279 within its line

With 75 pieces, set 2279 ranks #169 out of 522 Duplo sets in our database, which have an average of 69 parts. Among the 233 sets released in 1998, it ranks #156.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 2279 Tubular Motion have?

LEGO set 2279 Tubular Motion has 75 pieces. It was released in 1998 as part of the Duplo theme.

What year was LEGO set 2279 released?

Set 2279 Tubular Motion was released in 1998 and belongs to the Duplo theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 2279?

LEGO set 2279 Tubular Motion does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 2279?

The instructions for LEGO set 2279 Tubular Motion can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 2279.

What is the main color of LEGO set 2279?

Yellow, with 23 out of 75 pieces, or 31%. Next come blue (27%) and red (25%).

How many different parts does set 2279 contain?

Set 2279 has 27 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 17 part shapes. Most common part: Duplo Brick 2 x 2 in blue, with 12 copies.

Does LEGO set 2279 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 2279?

Set 5513 Tubular Chest, released in 2004: it supplies 83%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.