LEGO 2531 Rescue Helicopter and Jeep: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	2531
Release year	1998
Piece count	99
Minifigures	2
Theme	Town
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 2531 Rescue Helicopter and Jeep, released in 1998 as part of the Town line, has 99 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 68 different lots, across 13 colors.

Inventory of set 2531

The inventory of set 2531 lists 99 pieces, spare parts excluded: 68 different lots (one shape in one color) for 62 part shapes. The box also contains 5 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 2531

Main color: black, making up 28% of the parts, followed by white (25%) and red (15%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	28	28%
White	25	25%
Red	15	15%
Light Gray	10	10%
Yellow	7	7.1%
Trans-Red	4	4%
Trans-Light Blue	3	3%
Trans-Yellow	2	2%
Dark Gray	1	1%
Trans-Green	1	1%
Other colors (3)	3	3%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	28	28%
Plates Special	14	14%
Wheels and Tyres	8	8.1%
String, Bands and Reels	5	5.1%
Tiles	5	5.1%
Bricks Sloped	5	5.1%

Most common parts in set 2531

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate 1 x 2 3023	White	4
Plate 1 x 8 3460	Black	4
Wheel 11 x 12 with Hole Round for Wheels Holder Pin 6014a	White	4
Tyre 21 x 12 with Offset Tread Small Wide 6015	Black	4
Plate 1 x 3 3623	White	3
Brick Sloped 33° 3 x 1 4286	White	3
String with End Studs 21L Overall 14226c21	Black	2
Plate 2 x 2 Corner 2420	Red	2
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove 2431	Red	2
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] 2540	Black	2

55 of the 62 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 2531 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 2531 from another set

Share of the parts of set 2531 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
1786 Jailbreak Joe	36%	190	1995
6545 Search N' Rescue	36%	291	1996
6338 Hurricane Harbor	35%	365	1995
6336 Launch Response Unit	32%	182	1995
6464 Super Rescue Complex	32%	348	1999

No similarly sized set goes above 36%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 2531 within its line

With 99 pieces, set 2531 ranks #115 out of 181 Town sets in our database, which have an average of 182 parts. Among the 233 sets released in 1998, it ranks #124.

The set in 3D

Spin the official model of the set, brick by brick.

Load the 3D model

3D model: Robert Paciorek, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)

Included minifigures

Man, Open Black Jacket over Red Shirt, Black Legs, Helmet and VisorQuantity : 1
Man, Brown Jacket, Light Gray Legs, Green Cap, SunglassesQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 2531 Rescue Helicopter and Jeep have?

LEGO set 2531 Rescue Helicopter and Jeep has 99 pieces. It was released in 1998 as part of the Town theme.

What year was LEGO set 2531 released?

Set 2531 Rescue Helicopter and Jeep was released in 1998 and belongs to the Town theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 2531?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 2531 Rescue Helicopter and Jeep: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 2531?

The instructions for LEGO set 2531 Rescue Helicopter and Jeep can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 2531.

What is the main color of LEGO set 2531?

Black, with 28 out of 99 pieces, or 28%. Next come white (25%) and red (15%).

How many different parts does set 2531 contain?

Set 2531 has 68 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 62 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 1 x 2 in white, with 4 copies.

Does LEGO set 2531 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 2531?

Set 1786 Jailbreak Joe, released in 1995: it supplies 36%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.