LEGO Set 2997 Small Bucket: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	2997
Release year	1998
Piece count	40
Minifigures	0
Theme	Duplo
Subtheme	Basic Set
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 2997 Small Bucket, released in 1998 as part of the Duplo line, has 40 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 19 different lots, across 6 colors.

Inventory of set 2997

The inventory of set 2997 lists 40 pieces, spare parts excluded: 19 different lots (one shape in one color) for 11 part shapes.

Colors of set 2997

Main color: red, making up 25% of the parts, followed by yellow (20%) and blue (20%).

Color	Parts	Share
Red	10	25%
Yellow	8	20%
Blue	8	20%
Green	7	18%
Black	5	12%
White	2	5%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Duplo, Quatro and Primo	39	98%
Non-Buildable Figures (Duplo, Fabuland, etc)	1	2.5%

Most common parts in set 2997

Part	Color	Quantity
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Yellow	4
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Green	4
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Blue	4
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Red	4
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Black	4
Duplo Brick 2 x 3 with Curved Top 2302	Red	2
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Yellow	2
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Blue	2
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Green	2
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Red	2

8 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

No part in set 2997 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 2997 from another set

Share of the parts of set 2997 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
3126 Green Bucket	98%	40	2001
2124 Green Bucket	85%	40	1997
5327 Small Bucket	78%	60	2001
5322 Bucket (Small Idea Bucket)	78%	60	2001
1797 Bonus Bucket	78%	90	1996

Set 3126 Green Bucket supplies 98% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 2997 within its line

With 40 pieces, set 2997 ranks #400 out of 522 Duplo sets in our database, which have an average of 69 parts. Among the 233 sets released in 1998, it ranks #209.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 2997 Small Bucket have?

LEGO set 2997 Small Bucket has 40 pieces. It was released in 1998 as part of the Duplo theme.

What year was LEGO set 2997 released?

Set 2997 Small Bucket was released in 1998 and belongs to the Duplo theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 2997?

LEGO set 2997 Small Bucket does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 2997?

The instructions for LEGO set 2997 Small Bucket can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 2997.

What is the main color of LEGO set 2997?

Red, with 10 out of 40 pieces, or 25%. Next come yellow (20%) and blue (20%).

How many different parts does set 2997 contain?

Set 2997 has 19 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 11 part shapes. Most common part: Duplo Brick 2 x 2 in yellow, with 4 copies.

Does LEGO set 2997 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 2997?

Set 3126 Green Bucket, released in 2001: it supplies 98%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.