LEGO Set 2581 School Bus: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	2581
Release year	1997
Piece count	72
Minifigures	0
Theme	Duplo
Subtheme	Basic Set
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 2581 School Bus, released in 1997 as part of the Duplo line, has 72 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 18 different lots, across 6 colors.

Inventory of set 2581

The inventory of set 2581 lists 72 pieces, spare parts excluded: 18 different lots (one shape in one color) for 11 part shapes.

Colors of set 2581

Main color: green, making up 28% of the parts, followed by yellow (26%) and red (22%).

Color	Parts	Share
Green	20	28%
Yellow	19	26%
Red	16	22%
Blue	15	21%
Earth Orange	1	1.4%
Black	1	1.4%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Duplo, Quatro and Primo	70	97%
Gear Parts	2	2.8%

Most common parts in set 2581

Part	Color	Quantity
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Red	12
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Yellow	12
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Blue	10
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Green	10
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Red	4
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Yellow	4
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Blue	4
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Green	4
Duplo Brick 2 x 3 with Curved Top 2302	Green	2
Duplo Baseplate 12 x 16 6851	Green	2

6 of the 11 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

Exclusive parts in set 2581

One part shape in set 2581 appears in no other set in the catalog, most often a printed element, a sticker or a mold specific to the model. If it gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set.

Part	Color
Storage, Duplo Bus Print 4112776pr0001	Yellow

Rebuilding set 2581 from another set

Share of the parts of set 2581 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
2580 Friendly Animal Bus	96%	110	2001
2704 Fire Vehicle	90%	92	1998
9027 Bulk Set	90%	144	2007
9064 Basic Town	90%	208	1999
7339 Friendly Animal Bus	89%	100	2006

Set 2580 Friendly Animal Bus supplies 96% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 2581 within its line

With 72 pieces, set 2581 ranks #181 out of 522 Duplo sets in our database, which have an average of 69 parts. Among the 149 sets released in 1997, it ranks #98.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 2581 School Bus have?

LEGO set 2581 School Bus has 72 pieces. It was released in 1997 as part of the Duplo theme.

What year was LEGO set 2581 released?

Set 2581 School Bus was released in 1997 and belongs to the Duplo theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 2581?

LEGO set 2581 School Bus does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 2581?

The instructions for LEGO set 2581 School Bus can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 2581.

What is the main color of LEGO set 2581?

Green, with 20 out of 72 pieces, or 28%. Next come yellow (26%) and red (22%).

How many different parts does set 2581 contain?

Set 2581 has 18 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 11 part shapes. Most common part: Duplo Brick 2 x 2 in red, with 12 copies.

Does LEGO set 2581 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Storage, Duplo Bus Print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 2581?

Set 2580 Friendly Animal Bus, released in 2001: it supplies 96%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.