LEGO 3030 25th Anniversary Silver Tub: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	3030
Release year	1998
Piece count	145
Minifigures	0
Theme	Duplo
Subtheme	Basic Set
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 3030 25th Anniversary Silver Tub, released in 1998 as part of the Duplo line, has 145 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 25 different lots, across 5 colors.

Inventory of set 3030

The inventory of set 3030 lists 145 pieces, spare parts excluded: 25 different lots (one shape in one color) for 16 part shapes.

Colors of set 3030

Main color: yellow, making up 28% of the parts, followed by red (26%) and blue (25%).

Color	Parts	Share
Yellow	40	28%
Red	37	26%
Blue	36	25%
Green	31	21%
Chrome Silver	1	0.7%

Most common parts in set 3030

Part	Color	Quantity
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Blue	23
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Red	23
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Yellow	22
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Green	22
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Red	8
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Blue	8
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Yellow	8
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Green	8
Duplo Brick 2 x 3 x 2 with Curve 2301	Yellow	2
Duplo Brick 2 x 3 with Curved Top 2302	Red	2

12 of the 16 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 3030 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 3030 from another set

Share of the parts of set 3030 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
3099 Storage Chest	98%	142	2000
3763 35 Year Anniversary Tub	98%	142	2002
3037 Strata Tub	97%	142	1998
9063 Basic Circus	93%	305	1999
9064 Basic Town	91%	208	1999

Set 3099 Storage Chest supplies 98% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 3030 within its line

With 145 pieces, set 3030 ranks #21 out of 522 Duplo sets in our database, which have an average of 69 parts. Among the 233 sets released in 1998, it ranks #96. That is 2.1 times the average Duplo set size.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 3030 25th Anniversary Silver Tub have?

LEGO set 3030 25th Anniversary Silver Tub has 145 pieces. It was released in 1998 as part of the Duplo theme.

What year was LEGO set 3030 released?

Set 3030 25th Anniversary Silver Tub was released in 1998 and belongs to the Duplo theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 3030?

LEGO set 3030 25th Anniversary Silver Tub does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 3030?

The instructions for LEGO set 3030 25th Anniversary Silver Tub can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 3030.

What is the main color of LEGO set 3030?

Yellow, with 40 out of 145 pieces, or 28%. Next come red (26%) and blue (25%).

How many different parts does set 3030 contain?

Set 3030 has 25 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 16 part shapes. Most common part: Duplo Brick 2 x 2 in blue, with 23 copies.

Does LEGO set 3030 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 3030?

Set 3099 Storage Chest, released in 2000: it supplies 98%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.