LEGO Set 2453 Large Bulk Bucket: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	2453
Release year	1998
Piece count	950
Minifigures	0
Theme	Universal Building Set
Subtheme	Classic Basic
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 2453 Large Bulk Bucket, released in 1998 as part of the Universal Building Set line, has 950 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 40 different lots, across 5 colors.

Inventory of set 2453

The inventory of set 2453 lists 950 pieces, spare parts excluded: 40 different lots (one shape in one color) for 8 part shapes.

Colors of set 2453

Main color: white, making up 21% of the parts, followed by red (21%) and yellow (21%).

Color	Parts	Share
White	196	21%
Red	196	21%
Yellow	196	21%
Blue	196	21%
Black	166	17%

Most common parts in set 2453

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Blue	46
Brick 1 x 2 3004	White	46
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Red	46
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Yellow	46
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Black	40
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Yellow	40
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Red	40
Brick 1 x 1 3005	White	40
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Blue	40
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Black	36

8 of the 8 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 2453 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 2453 from another set

Share of the parts of set 2453 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
1776 Large Bulk Bucket	100%	950	1996
2184 XL Bulk Bucket	100%	1,000	1997
1819 Large Bucket	94%	950	1995
1857 Basic Bricks	94%	950	1996
3759 35th Anniversary Tub	92%	1,200	1998

Set 1776 Large Bulk 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 2453 within its line

With 950 pieces, set 2453 ranks #5 out of 54 Universal Building Set sets in our database, which have an average of 436 parts. Among the 233 sets released in 1998, it ranks #6. That is 2.2 times the average Universal Building Set set size.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 2453 Large Bulk Bucket have?

LEGO set 2453 Large Bulk Bucket has 950 pieces. It was released in 1998 as part of the Universal Building Set theme.

What year was LEGO set 2453 released?

Set 2453 Large Bulk Bucket was released in 1998 and belongs to the Universal Building Set theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 2453?

LEGO set 2453 Large Bulk Bucket does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 2453?

The instructions for LEGO set 2453 Large Bulk Bucket can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 2453.

What is the main color of LEGO set 2453?

White, with 196 out of 950 pieces, or 21%. Next come red (21%) and yellow (21%).

How many different parts does set 2453 contain?

Set 2453 has 40 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 8 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 2 in blue, with 46 copies.

Does LEGO set 2453 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 2453?

Set 1776 Large Bulk Bucket, released in 1996: it supplies 100%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.