LEGO Set 2879 Desert Expedition: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	2879
Release year	1998
Piece count	196
Minifigures	5
Theme	Adventurers
Subtheme	Desert
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 2879 Desert Expedition, released in 1998 as part of the Adventurers line, has 196 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 110 different lots, across 11 colors.

Inventory of set 2879

The inventory of set 2879 lists 196 pieces, spare parts excluded: 110 different lots (one shape in one color) for 102 part shapes. The box also contains 7 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 2879

Main color: black, making up 29% of the parts, followed by light gray (16%) and tan (14%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	57	29%
Light Gray	32	16%
Tan	27	14%
White	23	12%
Dark Gray	21	11%
Brown	14	7.1%
Green	10	5.1%
Trans-Clear	4	2%
Yellow	4	2%
Red	2	1%
Other colors (1)	1	0.5%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	31	16%
Plates Special	13	6.6%
Minifig Accessories	12	6.1%
Wheels and Tyres	12	6.1%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	12	6.1%
Plants & Trees	10	5.1%

Most common parts in set 2879

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Light Gray	8
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Black	7
Tyre Offset Tread 24 x 8 3483	Black	6
Plant, Palm Tree Trunk - Long Indented Connector 2536a	Brown	5
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight 4070	Black	5
Window 1 x 2 x 2 Plane, Solid Studs 2377	Black	4
Wedge Plate 4 x 9 without Stud Notches 2413	White	4
Weapon Rifle/Gun 30141	Dark Gray	4
Wheel Spoked 2 x 2 with Pin Hole 30155	Dark Gray	4
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b	Tan	4

78 of the 102 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 2879 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 2879 from another set

Share of the parts of set 2879 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
5948 Desert Expedition	100%	196	1998
5909 Treasure Raiders set with Mummy Storage Container	100%	198	1998
5988 Pharaoh's Forbidden Ruins	48%	720	1998
5978 Sphinx Secret Surprise	45%	352	1998
5958 Mummy's Tomb	30%	258	1998

Set 5948 Desert Expedition supplies 100% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 2879 within its line

With 196 pieces, set 2879 ranks #13 out of 41 Adventurers sets in our database, which have an average of 190 parts. Among the 233 sets released in 1998, it ranks #81.

Included minifigures

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 2879 Desert Expedition have?

LEGO set 2879 Desert Expedition has 196 pieces. It was released in 1998 as part of the Adventurers theme.

What year was LEGO set 2879 released?

Set 2879 Desert Expedition was released in 1998 and belongs to the Adventurers theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 2879?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 2879 Desert Expedition: 5. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 2879?

The instructions for LEGO set 2879 Desert Expedition can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 2879.

What is the main color of LEGO set 2879?

Black, with 57 out of 196 pieces, or 29%. Next come light gray (16%) and tan (14%).

How many different parts does set 2879 contain?

Set 2879 has 110 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 102 part shapes. Most common part: Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud in light gray, with 8 copies.

Does LEGO set 2879 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 2879?

Set 5948 Desert Expedition, released in 1998: it supplies 100%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.