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

Specifications
| Set number | 3033 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 1998 |
| Piece count | 1,200 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Universal Building Set |
| Subtheme | Basic |
| Building instructions | Download 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%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 244 | 20% | |
| Yellow | 244 | 20% | |
| Red | 244 | 20% | |
| Blue | 244 | 20% | |
| Black | 120 | 10% | |
| Green | 104 | 8.7% |
Most common parts in set 3033
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Brick 1 x 2 3004 | Blue | 60 |
| Brick 1 x 2 3004 | Red | 60 |
| Brick 1 x 2 3004 | White | 60 |
| Brick 1 x 2 3004 | Yellow | 60 |
| Brick 2 x 2 3003 | Yellow | 40 |
| Brick 2 x 2 3003 | White | 40 |
| Brick 2 x 2 3003 | Red | 40 |
| Brick 2 x 2 3003 | Blue | 40 |
| Brick 1 x 1 3005 | Red | 40 |
| Brick 1 x 1 3005 | Yellow | 40 |
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:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3026 25th Anniversary Silver Tub | 100% | 1,201 | 1998 |
| 5491 XXL 2000 | 89% | 2,000 | 2006 |
| 5517 XXL 1800 | 86% | 1,800 | 2007 |
| 4919 Blue Tub | 86% | 1,500 | 2005 |
| 5512 XXL Box | 82% | 1,600 | 2010 |
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.
See also
Sets from the same theme
3759 35th Anniversary Tub1998 · 1,200 pieces
3026 25th Anniversary Silver Tub1998 · 1,201 pieces
2453 Large Bulk Bucket1998 · 950 pieces
4229 Brick Pack 3001998 · 812 pieces
3025 25th Anniversary Silver Bucket1998 · 601 pieces
3758 35th Anniversary Bucket1998 · 600 pieces
4213 Super Set 2001998 · 519 pieces
4226 Freestyle Bucket1998 · 517 pieces
Sets from the same year
4216 Super Set 1001998 · 509 pieces
3041 Big Bucket of Fun1998 · 468 pieces
4220 Large Box of Bricks1998 · 428 pieces
2494 400-Piece Purple Bucket1998 · 400 pieces
4222 Challenger Set 3001998 · 364 pieces
4224 Medium Bucket1998 · 363 pieces
4219 Brick Pack 1001998 · 288 pieces
4214 Medium Bucket1998 · 264 pieces
