LEGO Set 2996 Adventurers Tomb: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	2996
Release year	1998
Piece count	81
Minifigures	2
Theme	Adventurers
Subtheme	Desert
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 2996 Adventurers Tomb, released in 1998 as part of the Adventurers line, has 81 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 56 different lots, across 13 colors.

Inventory of set 2996

The inventory of set 2996 lists 81 pieces, spare parts excluded: 56 different lots (one shape in one color) for 49 part shapes.

Colors of set 2996

Main color: light gray, making up 25% of the parts, followed by black (21%) and blue (15%).

Color	Parts	Share
Light Gray	20	25%
Black	17	21%
Blue	12	15%
Dark Gray	11	14%
Tan	6	7.4%
White	4	4.9%
Brown	3	3.7%
Trans-Yellow	2	2.5%
Yellow	2	2.5%
Red	1	1.2%
Other colors (3)	3	3.7%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	12	15%
Plates	12	15%
Wheels and Tyres	8	9.9%
Bricks Round and Cones	6	7.4%
Bricks Sloped	4	4.9%
Bricks Special	4	4.9%

Most common parts in set 2996

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Blue	6
Tyre 15 x 6 Offset Tread Small 3641	Black	4
Wheel 8 x 6 4624	Light Gray	4
Brick 1 x 2 x 5 with Blocked Open Studs and Bottom Stud Holder with Asymmetric Ridges 2454a	Tan	2
Brick 1 x 2 x 5 with Blocked Open Studs and Bottom Stud Holder with Asymmetric Ridges 2454a	Light Gray	2
Door, Gate 1 x 3 x 6 Curved Top 2554	Black	2
Brick 2 x 3 3002	Light Gray	2
Plate 2 x 3 3021	Brown	2
Plate 2 x 3 3021	Light Gray	2
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Blue	2

37 of the 49 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 2996 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 2996 from another set

Share of the parts of set 2996 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
5958 Mummy's Tomb	31%	258	1998

No similarly sized set goes above 31%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 2996 within its line

With 81 pieces, set 2996 ranks #27 out of 41 Adventurers sets in our database, which have an average of 190 parts. Among the 233 sets released in 1998, it ranks #145. That is less than half the average Adventurers set size.

Included minifigures

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 2996 Adventurers Tomb have?

LEGO set 2996 Adventurers Tomb has 81 pieces. It was released in 1998 as part of the Adventurers theme.

What year was LEGO set 2996 released?

Set 2996 Adventurers Tomb was released in 1998 and belongs to the Adventurers theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 2996?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 2996 Adventurers Tomb: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 2996?

The instructions for LEGO set 2996 Adventurers Tomb can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 2996.

What is the main color of LEGO set 2996?

Light gray, with 20 out of 81 pieces, or 25%. Next come black (21%) and blue (15%).

How many different parts does set 2996 contain?

Set 2996 has 56 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 49 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud in blue, with 6 copies.

Does LEGO set 2996 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 2996?

Set 5958 Mummy's Tomb, released in 1998: it supplies 31%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.