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All LEGO Scala sets

30 setsfrom 1997 to 2001

LEGO set representative of the theme Scala

LEGO Scala brings together 30 sets released from 1997 to 2001, centred on home, family and leisure. The sets average 96 pieces, from 3204 Auntie Jane and Cousin Sophie (30 pieces) to 3290 The Big Family House (316 pieces), with white, red and yellow leading.

Houses, rooms and leisure

Scala shows the everyday life of a family and its relatives through interiors. The 3290 The Big Family House, the 3270 Dream Cottage and the 3119 Sunshine Home are houses, while the 3142 Marie's Room, the 3243 Kitchen and the 3201 Living Room focus on a single room.

The range also steps outside the home with the 3143 Camping Trip, the 3124 Indie's Stable and the 3118 Fun Fashion Boutique. Smaller sets, such as the 3108 Birthday Accessories or the 3205 Julie's (Andrea's) Picnic Lunch, supply the accessories for parties and meals.

From 1997 to 2001, a peak in 1998

Production begins in 1997 with 9 sets, including the 3290 The Big Family House, which has 316 pieces. It peaks in 1998 with 10 sets, including the 3119 Sunshine Home (185 pieces). It drops back to 3 sets in 1999, where the 3142 Marie's Room (125 pieces) is the largest.

In 2000, the range climbs back to 6 sets, with the 3148 Carla's Winter Camp (303 pieces) and the 3149 Happy Home (274 pieces). It ends in 2001 with 2 sets, the 3123 Emma's Chill-Out Kitchen and the 3124 Indie's Stable.

Sets averaging 96 pieces, in warm shades

A Scala set has 96 pieces on average, compared with 389 for the whole LEGO catalogue. Sizes range from 30 pieces for the 3204 Auntie Jane and Cousin Sophie to 316 pieces for the 3290 The Big Family House.

As for colours, white dominates with 16% of the pieces, ahead of red and yellow at 11% each. Orange accounts for 8%, and salmon and light salmon for 6% each, a warm palette that suits interiors.

Scala in figures

Number of sets30
Release years1997-2001
Peak year1998 (10 sets)
Total pieces2,873
Average pieces per set96
Catalog-wide average389
Largest set3290 The Big Family House (316 pieces)
Smallest set3204 Auntie Jane and Cousin Sophie (30 pieces)
Newest set3123 Emma's Chill-Out Kitchen (2001)

Scala sets year by year

YearSetsAverage pieces
19979100
19981073
1999382
20006136
2001292

Dominant colors

Color breakdown of the pieces across all Scala sets, minifigures included.

ColorPiecesShare
White43816%
Red30611%
Yellow30611%
Orange2358.4%
Salmon1625.8%
Light Salmon1565.6%
Bright Green1525.4%
Light Turquoise1013.6%

20012000199919981997

2001 2 sets

2000 6 sets

1999 3 sets

1998 10 sets

1997 9 sets

Frequently asked questions

What types of models are there in LEGO Scala?

There are houses such as the 3290 The Big Family House, the 3270 Dream Cottage and the 3119 Sunshine Home, rooms such as the 3142 Marie's Room, the 3243 Kitchen and the 3201 Living Room, and leisure sets such as the 3143 Camping Trip, the 3124 Indie's Stable and the 3117 Flashy Pool.

How did the range evolve between 1997 and 2001?

It has 9 sets in 1997 and then 10 in 1998, before dropping to 3 sets in 1999, 6 in 2000 and 2 in 2001. The 2000 sets, such as the 3148 Carla's Winter Camp (303 pieces) and the 3149 Happy Home (274 pieces), are among the largest in the range.

Which characters appear in Scala sets?

Several sets are named after their characters: Marie in the 3142 Marie's Room, Carla in the 3148 Carla's Winter Camp, Emma in the 3123 Emma's Chill-Out Kitchen, Indie in the 3124 Indie's Stable. You also meet Julie and Andrea, Baby Thomas, Auntie Jane and Cousin Sophie.

What sets LEGO Scala apart from other themes?

Scala focuses on family life, with sets averaging 96 pieces, compared with 389 for the whole LEGO catalogue. Its pieces are mostly white, red and yellow, with some orange and salmon as well.

What is the largest LEGO Scala set?

It is 3290 The Big Family House (1997): 316 pieces.

Which year has the most Scala sets?

In 1998: 10 sets, more than any other year.