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LEGO Universal Building Set 3041 Big Bucket of Fun

1998468 pieces2 minifigures

LEGO 3041 Big Bucket of Fun

Specifications

Set number3041
Release year1998
Piece count468
Minifigures2
ThemeUniversal Building Set
SubthemeClassic Basic
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 3041 Big Bucket of Fun, released in 1998 as part of the Universal Building Set line, has 468 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 113 different lots, across 11 colors.

Inventory of set 3041

The inventory of set 3041 lists 468 pieces, spare parts excluded: 113 different lots (one shape in one color) for 77 part shapes. The box also contains 2 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 3041

Main color: red, making up 24% of the parts, followed by blue (23%) and yellow (19%).

ColorPartsShare
Red11124%
Blue10923%
Yellow8919%
White8719%
Black367.7%
Green275.8%
Dark Gray30.6%
Trans-Clear20.4%
Bright Green20.4%
Light Gray10.2%
Other colors (1)10.2%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Bricks31567%
Bricks Sloped306.4%
Windows and Doors224.7%
Plates194.1%
Wheels and Tyres122.6%
Plants & Trees91.9%

Most common parts in set 3041

PartColorQuantity
Brick 1 x 2 3004Yellow20
Brick 1 x 2 3004Red20
Brick 1 x 2 3004Blue16
Brick 1 x 2 3004White16
Brick 1 x 4 3010Yellow14
Brick 1 x 4 3010Red14
Brick 1 x 4 3010Blue12
Brick 1 x 4 3010White12
Brick 1 x 2 3004Black10
Brick 1 x 1 3005Yellow10

68 of the 77 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 3041 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 3041 from another set

Share of the parts of set 3041 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set 4267 Large Bucket supplies 99% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 3041 within its line

With 468 pieces, set 3041 ranks #19 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 #26.

Included minifigures

  • Minifigure Man - Sunglasses, White Torso with Dolphin, Black Legs, White Cap from set 3041Man - Sunglasses, White Torso with Dolphin, Black Legs, White CapQuantity : 1
  • Minifigure TV Worker - Blue Torso, Green Legs, Female from set 3041TV Worker - Blue Torso, Green Legs, FemaleQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 3041 Big Bucket of Fun have?

LEGO set 3041 Big Bucket of Fun has 468 pieces. It was released in 1998 as part of the Universal Building Set theme.

What year was LEGO set 3041 released?

Set 3041 Big Bucket of Fun was released in 1998 and belongs to the Universal Building Set theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 3041?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 3041 Big Bucket of Fun: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 3041?

The instructions for LEGO set 3041 Big Bucket of Fun can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 3041.

What is the main color of LEGO set 3041?

Red, with 111 out of 468 pieces, or 24%. Next come blue (23%) and yellow (19%).

How many different parts does set 3041 contain?

Set 3041 has 113 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 77 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 2 in yellow, with 20 copies.

Does LEGO set 3041 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 3041?

Set 4267 Large Bucket, released in 1998: it supplies 99%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Set number3041
Release year1998
ThemeUniversal Building Set
Piece count468
Minifigures2
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30