LEGO Set 3049 XL Idea Bucket: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	3049
Release year	2000
Piece count	78
Minifigures	0
Theme	Duplo
Subtheme	Basic Set
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 3049 XL Idea Bucket, released in 2000 as part of the Duplo line, has 78 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 23 different lots, across 4 colors.

Inventory of set 3049

The inventory of set 3049 lists 78 pieces, spare parts excluded: 23 different lots (one shape in one color) for 12 part shapes.

Colors of set 3049

Main color: red, making up 26% of the parts, followed by green (26%) and yellow (24%).

Color	Parts	Share
Red	20	26%
Green	20	26%
Yellow	19	24%
Blue	19	24%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Duplo, Quatro and Primo	76	97%
Technic Special	1	1.3%
Non-Buildable Figures (Duplo, Fabuland, etc)	1	1.3%

Most common parts in set 3049

Part	Color	Quantity
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Red	12
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Blue	12
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Yellow	12
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Green	12
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Red	4
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Green	3
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Blue	3
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Yellow	2
Duplo Ball Tube 45° Turn 31195	Blue	2
Duplo Ball Tube 45° Turn 31195	Red	2

8 of the 12 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 3049 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 3049 from another set

Share of the parts of set 3049 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
7951 XL Bucket	100%	78	2001
5513 Tubular Chest	90%	115	2004
2224 Tubular Chest	90%	118	1998
9087 Tubes	88%	157	2000
9089 Tubes Experiment Set	87%	157	2004

Set 7951 XL Bucket supplies 100% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 3049 within its line

With 78 pieces, set 3049 ranks #161 out of 522 Duplo sets in our database, which have an average of 69 parts. Among the 197 sets released in 2000, it ranks #105.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 3049 XL Idea Bucket have?

LEGO set 3049 XL Idea Bucket has 78 pieces. It was released in 2000 as part of the Duplo theme.

What year was LEGO set 3049 released?

Set 3049 XL Idea Bucket was released in 2000 and belongs to the Duplo theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 3049?

LEGO set 3049 XL Idea Bucket does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 3049?

The instructions for LEGO set 3049 XL Idea Bucket can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 3049.

What is the main color of LEGO set 3049?

Red, with 20 out of 78 pieces, or 26%. Next come green (26%) and yellow (24%).

How many different parts does set 3049 contain?

Set 3049 has 23 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 12 part shapes. Most common part: Duplo Brick 2 x 2 in red, with 12 copies.

Does LEGO set 3049 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 3049?

Set 7951 XL Bucket, released in 2001: it supplies 100%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.