LEGO 3028 25th Anniversary Silver Tub: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	3028
Release year	1998
Piece count	845
Minifigures	0
Theme	Freestyle
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 3028 25th Anniversary Silver Tub, released in 1998 as part of the Freestyle line, has 845 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 136 different lots, across 13 colors.

Inventory of set 3028

The inventory of set 3028 lists 845 pieces, spare parts excluded: 136 different lots (one shape in one color) for 91 part shapes.

Colors of set 3028

Main color: blue, making up 24% of the parts, followed by yellow (21%) and red (18%).

Color	Parts	Share
Blue	201	24%
Yellow	176	21%
Red	156	18%
White	144	17%
Black	79	9.3%
Green	76	9%
Trans-Clear	3	0.4%
Dark Gray	3	0.4%
Light Gray	2	0.2%
Trans-Light Blue	2	0.2%
Other colors (3)	3	0.4%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	631	75%
Bricks Sloped	71	8.4%
Windows and Doors	18	2.1%
Plants & Trees	15	1.8%
Plates	15	1.8%
Hinges, Arms and Turntables	12	1.4%

Most common parts in set 3028

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Yellow	36
Brick 1 x 2 3004	White	36
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Red	36
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Blue	36
Brick 1 x 1 3005	White	30
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Blue	30
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Red	30
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Yellow	30
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Black	20
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Green	20

81 of the 91 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 3028 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 3028 from another set

Share of the parts of set 3028 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
3761 35th Anniversary Tub	99%	842	1998
9287 Bonus Lego Basic Town	88%	2,542	1996
4258 Big Box Play Scape	74%	1,010	1998
5517 XXL 1800	73%	1,800	2007
5512 XXL Box	71%	1,600	2010

Set 3761 35th Anniversary Tub supplies 99% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 3028 within its line

With 845 pieces, set 3028 ranks #2 out of 56 Freestyle sets in our database, which have an average of 296 parts. Among the 233 sets released in 1998, it ranks #9. That is 2.9 times the average Freestyle set size.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 3028 25th Anniversary Silver Tub have?

LEGO set 3028 25th Anniversary Silver Tub has 845 pieces. It was released in 1998 as part of the Freestyle theme.

What year was LEGO set 3028 released?

Set 3028 25th Anniversary Silver Tub was released in 1998 and belongs to the Freestyle theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 3028?

LEGO set 3028 25th Anniversary Silver Tub does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 3028?

The instructions for LEGO set 3028 25th Anniversary Silver Tub can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 3028.

What is the main color of LEGO set 3028?

Blue, with 201 out of 845 pieces, or 24%. Next come yellow (21%) and red (18%).

How many different parts does set 3028 contain?

Set 3028 has 136 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 91 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 2 in yellow, with 36 copies.

Does LEGO set 3028 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 3028?

Set 3761 35th Anniversary Tub, released in 1998: it supplies 99%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.