LEGO Sets 1998: Every Set Released in 1998

1998 brings 233 LEGO sets across 22 themes, led by Town (31 sets), ahead of Duplo (27) and Technic (26). It sees the debut of Adventurers, Sports, Znap, Ninja and Racers, and adds 7 new minifigure characters, including Johnny Thunder.

233 sets across 22 themes, led by Town, Duplo and Technic

In 1998, LEGO released 233 sets across 22 themes. Town is the largest with 31 sets, followed by Duplo with 27, then Technic and Educational and Dacta with 26 each. Universal Building Set has 25 and Freestyle 17, while Adventurers lines up 13.

Next come Space and Scala with 10 sets each, then Sports and Aquazone with 8, and Belville with 6. The largest Town set is 6479 Emergency Response Center (438 pieces), and the largest Scala set is 3119 Sunshine Home (185 pieces).

Adventurers, Sports, Znap, Ninja and Racers debut in 1998

The first sets of Adventurers, Sports, Znap, Ninja and Racers appear this year. Adventurers dives into exploration and ancient Egypt with 5988 Pharaoh's Forbidden Ruins, a 720-piece set. Sports has 8 sets, including 3314 Stadium Security (144 pieces).

The year brings 7 minifigure characters: Johnny Thunder, Dr. Charles Lightning, Lord Sam Sinister, Baron Von Barron, Miss Gail Storm, Harry Cane and Pharaoh Hotep.

Set size and piece colors in 1998

A 1998 set has 213 pieces on average, compared with 195 in 1997 and 389 across the whole catalog. The largest is 9780 ROBOLAB Starter Building Set (1,712 pieces), ahead of 3026 25th Anniversary Silver Tub (1,201 pieces), 3759 35th Anniversary Tub and 3033 Basic Bulk Tub (American Version) (1,200 pieces each). The largest Technic set, 8483 CyberMaster, reaches 897 pieces.

At the other end, 3054 Kelloggs Promotional Set: TECHNIC Motorcycle, 3204 Auntie Jane and Cousin Sophie and 4232 Freestyle Set have 30 pieces each. As for colors, black dominates with 23% of pieces, ahead of red (14%), yellow (13%), white and blue (12% each) and light gray (10%).

1998 in figures

Number of sets	233
Themes represented	22
Theme with most sets	Town (31 sets)
Total pieces	49,666
Average pieces per set	213
Average in 1997	195
Largest set	9780 ROBOLAB Starter Building Set (1,712 pieces)
Themes launched this year	5
Characters debuting this year	7

The largest sets of 1998

Set	Theme	Pieces
9780 ROBOLAB Starter Building Set	Educational and Dacta	1,712
3026 25th Anniversary Silver Tub	Universal Building Set	1,201
3759 35th Anniversary Tub	Universal Building Set	1,200
3033 Basic Bulk Tub (American Version)	Universal Building Set	1,200
4258 Big Box Play Scape	Freestyle	1,010
2453 Large Bulk Bucket	Universal Building Set	950

Dominant colors

Color breakdown of the pieces across all sets released in 1998, minifigures included.

Color	Pieces	Share
Black	11,613	23%
Red	6,854	14%
Yellow	6,567	13%
White	5,851	12%
Blue	5,757	12%
Light Gray	4,763	9.6%
Green	2,544	5.1%
Dark Gray	1,766	3.6%

Themes launched in 1998

These themes have their first sets released in 1998: Adventurers, Sports, Znap, Ninja and Racers.

Characters debuting in 1998

Minifigure characters whose very first set is released in 1998, from most to least common.

Town 31 sets

Duplo 27 sets

Technic 26 sets

Educational and Dacta 26 sets

Universal Building Set 25 sets

Freestyle 17 sets

Adventurers 13 sets

Space 10 sets

Scala 10 sets

Sports 8 sets

Aquazone 8 sets

Belville 6 sets

Znap 6 sets

Ninja 5 sets

Service Packs 4 sets

Mindstorms 3 sets

Seasonal 2 sets

Promotional 2 sets

Primo 1 set

2003 Jumbo Building Bag1998 · 78 pieces

Train 1 set

3225 Classic Train1998 · 282 pieces

Model Team 1 set

3D5542 Black Thunder1998 · 483 pieces

Racers 1 set

5600 Radio Control Racer1998 · 298 pieces

Frequently asked questions

What types of models are found among the 1998 sets?

They include loose brick tubs such as 3026 25th Anniversary Silver Tub and 2453 Large Bulk Bucket, educational sets such as 9780 ROBOLAB Starter Building Set and Technic models such as 8483 CyberMaster. The Town, Duplo, Scala and Belville themes round out the year with play sets.

Are 1998 sets larger than those of 1997?

A 1998 set has 213 pieces on average, compared with 195 in 1997. That average stays below the whole catalog, which reaches 389 pieces per set.

Which colors are most common in 1998 pieces?

Black comes first with 23% of pieces, followed by red (14%) and yellow (13%). White and blue account for 12% each, and light gray for 10%.

What are the smallest sets released in 1998?

3054 Kelloggs Promotional Set: TECHNIC Motorcycle, 3204 Auntie Jane and Cousin Sophie and 4232 Freestyle Set have 30 pieces each. 2535 Formula 1 Racing Car and 3205 Julie's (Andrea's) Picnic Lunch have 31.

What is the largest LEGO set released in 1998?

It is 9780 ROBOLAB Starter Building Set, from the Educational and Dacta theme: 1,712 pieces.

Which theme has the most sets in 1998?

Town: 31 sets, more than any other theme that year.

Which LEGO themes are launched in 1998?

The first sets of these themes are released in 1998: Adventurers, Sports, Znap, Ninja and Racers.