LEGO Set 3432 NBA Challenge: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	3432
Release year	2003
Piece count	451
Minifigures	10
Theme	Sports
Subtheme	Basketball
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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Released in 2003, it contains 451 pieces and 10 player figures, presenting a basketball match scene with two teams separated by uniform colour.

Set 3432 NBA Challenge belongs to LEGO Sports, specifically the Basketball area of the theme. The subject is a basketball game scene, with players divided into violet and red sides.

These names identify the uniform colour and the player variant.

The set is suited to collectors of the Sports theme, basketball fans, and builders looking for a playable team scene. Within Basketball, it stands as a match focused box, defined by multiple player figures and the contrast between two teams rather than by a single display element.

Inventory of set 3432

The inventory of set 3432 lists 451 pieces, spare parts excluded: 94 different lots (one shape in one color) for 88 part shapes. The box also contains 3 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 3432

Main color: red, making up 33% of the parts, followed by dark gray (16%) and black (12%).

Color	Parts	Share
Red	147	33%
Dark Gray	73	16%
Black	55	12%
Blue	50	11%
Tan	43	9.5%
White	28	6.2%
Light Gray	24	5.3%
Yellow	10	2.2%
Violet	10	2.2%
Orange	5	1.1%
Other colors (3)	5	1.1%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	134	30%
Bricks	77	17%
Tiles	43	9.5%
Hinges, Arms and Turntables	22	4.9%
Technic Bricks	20	4.4%
Minifig Accessories	17	3.8%

Most common parts in set 3432

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate 2 x 2 3022	Red	47
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove 3068b	Tan	23
Plate 2 x 3 3021	Dark Gray	20
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove 2431	Dark Gray	16
Brick 2 x 2 3003	Red	16
Plate 2 x 2 3022	Dark Gray	12
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Red	12
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise 43093	Blue	12
Flag 2 x 2 Square [Thin Clips] 2335	White	10
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] 2540	White	10

54 of the 88 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

Exclusive parts in set 3432

2 part shapes in set 3432 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 3 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Torso Basketball Jersey, NBA Logo and '1' Print, Long One Piece Arms Yellow (NBA) 973b01pr0225	Violet
Torso Basketball Jersey, NBA Logo and '6' Print, Long One Piece Arms Yellow (NBA) 973b01pr0188	Red

Rebuilding set 3432 from another set

Share of the parts of set 3432 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
3433 NBA Ultimate Arena	31%	491	2003

No similarly sized set goes above 31%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 3432 within its line

With 451 pieces, set 3432 ranks #3 out of 58 Sports sets in our database, which have an average of 136 parts. Among the 241 sets released in 2003, it ranks #42. That is 3.3 times the average Sports set size.

Included minifigures

Basketball Player, Violet Torso, Violet Legs 3Quantity : 1
Basketball Player, Violet Torso, violet Legs 1Quantity : 1
Basketball Player, Violet Torso, violet Legs 5Quantity : 1
Basketball Player, Violet Torso, violet Legs 7Quantity : 1
Basketball Player, Violet Torso, violet Legs 9Quantity : 1
Basketball Player, Red Torso, Red Legs #2Quantity : 1
Basketball Player, Red Torso, Red Legs #4Quantity : 1
Basketball Player, Red Torso, Red Legs #6Quantity : 1
Basketball Player, Red Torso, Red Legs #8Quantity : 1
Basketball Player, Red Torso, Red Legs #10Quantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 3432 NBA Challenge have?

LEGO set 3432 NBA Challenge has 451 pieces. It was released in 2003 as part of the Sports theme.

What year was LEGO set 3432 released?

Set 3432 NBA Challenge was released in 2003 and belongs to the Sports theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 3432?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 3432 NBA Challenge: 10. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 3432?

The instructions for LEGO set 3432 NBA Challenge can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 3432.

What is the main color of LEGO set 3432?

Red, with 147 out of 451 pieces, or 33%. Next come dark gray (16%) and black (12%).

How many different parts does set 3432 contain?

Set 3432 has 94 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 88 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 2 x 2 in red, with 47 copies.

Does LEGO set 3432 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 2 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Torso Basketball Jersey, NBA Logo and '1' Print, Long One Piece Arms Yellow (NBA).

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 3432?

Set 3433 NBA Ultimate Arena, released in 2003: it supplies 31%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

What teams are represented in LEGO 3432 NBA Challenge?

The figures are divided by uniform colour into violet players and red players.