LEGO Duplo 2280 Circus Freeway
Specifications
| Set number | 2280 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 1999 |
| Piece count | 30 |
| Launch retail price | $15.00 (Brickset) |
| Sale period | January 1999 to June 2000 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Duplo |
| Subtheme | Basic Set |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 2280 Circus Freeway, released in 1999 as part of the Duplo line, has 30 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 19 different lots, across 4 colors.
Inventory of set 2280
The inventory of set 2280 lists 30 pieces, spare parts excluded: 19 different lots (one shape in one color) for 12 part shapes.
Colors of set 2280
Main color: green, making up 30% of the parts, followed by yellow (27%) and red (23%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green | 9 | 30% | |
| Yellow | 8 | 27% | |
| Red | 7 | 23% | |
| Blue | 6 | 20% |
Most common parts in set 2280
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437 | Green | 6 |
| Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437 | Yellow | 3 |
| Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437 | Blue | 3 |
| Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437 | Red | 3 |
2 of the 12 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setobrick, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts
No part in set 2280 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
Rebuilding set 2280 from another set
Share of the parts of set 2280 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9067 Basic Brick Runner | 93% | 116 | 1999 |
| 2281 Deluxe Harbor Highway | 87% | 50 | 1999 |
| 2493 Medium Bucket | 60% | 50 | 1998 |
| 2268 Katie Cat Bucket | 60% | 50 | 1998 |
| 2797 Happy Bucket | 60% | 50 | 2000 |
Set 9067 Basic Brick Runner supplies 93% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.
Size of set 2280 within its line
With 30 pieces, set 2280 ranks #521 out of 522 Duplo sets in our database, which have an average of 69 parts. Among the 186 sets released in 1999, it ranks #183. That is less than half the average Duplo set size.
Frequently asked questions
How much was LEGO 2280 at launch?
The launch retail price of 2280 Circus Freeway was $15.00 (source: Brickset). It was on sale from January 1999 to June 2000.
How many pieces does LEGO set 2280 Circus Freeway have?
LEGO set 2280 Circus Freeway has 30 pieces. It was released in 1999 as part of the Duplo theme.
What year was LEGO set 2280 released?
Set 2280 Circus Freeway was released in 1999 and belongs to the Duplo theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 2280?
LEGO set 2280 Circus Freeway does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 2280?
The instructions for LEGO set 2280 Circus Freeway can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 2280.
What is the main color of LEGO set 2280?
Green, with 9 out of 30 pieces, or 30%. Next come yellow (27%) and red (23%).
How many different parts does set 2280 contain?
Set 2280 has 19 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 12 part shapes. Most common part: Duplo Brick 2 x 2 in green, with 6 copies.
Does LEGO set 2280 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 2280?
Set 9067 Basic Brick Runner, released in 1999: it supplies 93%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
Sets from the same theme
2988 Surprise for Eeyore1999 · 31 pieces
2833 Lila, the Big Bluebell1999 · 35 pieces- 2821 Dinosaurs Fun Forest1999 · 37 pieces
2987 Welcome to the Hundred Acre Wood1999 · 37 pieces
2814 Big Wheels Road Worker Set1999 · 38 pieces
1193 Water Park Tub1999 · 43 pieces
2834 The Meadowsweet's' Home1999 · 46 pieces
2300 Small Bucket1999 · 48 pieces
