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LEGO Universal Building Set 3033 Basic Bulk Tub (American Version)

19981,200 piecesno minifigures

LEGO 3033 Basic Bulk Tub (American Version)

Specifications

Set number3033
Release year1998
Piece count1,200
Minifigures0
ThemeUniversal Building Set
SubthemeBasic
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 3033 Basic Bulk Tub (American Version), released in 1998 as part of the Universal Building Set line, has 1,200 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 54 different lots, across 6 colors.

Inventory of set 3033

The inventory of set 3033 lists 1,200 pieces, spare parts excluded: 54 different lots (one shape in one color) for 10 part shapes.

Colors of set 3033

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

ColorPartsShare
White24420%
Yellow24420%
Red24420%
Blue24420%
Black12010%
Green1048.7%

Most common parts in set 3033

PartColorQuantity
Brick 1 x 2 3004Blue60
Brick 1 x 2 3004Red60
Brick 1 x 2 3004White60
Brick 1 x 2 3004Yellow60
Brick 2 x 2 3003Yellow40
Brick 2 x 2 3003White40
Brick 2 x 2 3003Red40
Brick 2 x 2 3003Blue40
Brick 1 x 1 3005Red40
Brick 1 x 1 3005Yellow40

10 of the 10 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 3033 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 3033 from another set

Share of the parts of set 3033 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

SetFoundPartsRelease year
3026 25th Anniversary Silver Tub100%1,2011998
5491 XXL 200089%2,0002006
5517 XXL 180086%1,8002007
4919 Blue Tub86%1,5002005
5512 XXL Box82%1,6002010

Set 3026 25th Anniversary Silver Tub supplies 100% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 3033 within its line

With 1,200 pieces, set 3033 ranks #2 out of 54 Universal Building Set sets in our database, which have an average of 436 parts. Among the 233 sets released in 1998, it ranks #3. That is 2.8 times the average Universal Building Set set size.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 3033 Basic Bulk Tub (American Version) have?

LEGO set 3033 Basic Bulk Tub (American Version) has 1,200 pieces. It was released in 1998 as part of the Universal Building Set theme.

What year was LEGO set 3033 released?

Set 3033 Basic Bulk Tub (American Version) was released in 1998 and belongs to the Universal Building Set theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 3033?

LEGO set 3033 Basic Bulk Tub (American Version) does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 3033?

The instructions for LEGO set 3033 Basic Bulk Tub (American Version) can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 3033.

What is the main color of LEGO set 3033?

White, with 244 out of 1,200 pieces, or 20%. Next come yellow (20%) and red (20%).

How many different parts does set 3033 contain?

Set 3033 has 54 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 10 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 2 in blue, with 60 copies.

Does LEGO set 3033 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 3033?

Set 3026 25th Anniversary Silver Tub, released in 1998: it supplies 100%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Set number3033
Release year1998
ThemeUniversal Building Set
Piece count1,200
Minifigures0
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30