How many pieces are in Basic Building Set 033-2?

There are 177 pieces in 17 part types, and no minifigures.

How does it differ from the other basic sets?

The set number, piece count and mix are different. The parts list shows exactly what belongs to this variant.

System

LEGO® Basic Building Set

Basic Building Set 033-2 came out in 1968 and holds 177 pieces in 17 part types. It is a small starter box with no figures, meant mainly for free experimenting.

Set number: 033-2
Year: 1968
Pieces: 177
Minifigures: 0
Theme: System
Different parts: 34

What can I build with it?

Parts list 34

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Description

Small and manageable

At 177 pieces this set sits in the smaller size class, and that is no drawback. You see all the bricks at a glance, spend little time sorting and get straight to building. With only 17 part types, many shapes repeat, so even walls, symmetrical towers and little vehicles come together almost by themselves. For an afternoon with a modest challenge, a box like this is just the right size, even if you already own plenty of other sets.

Four colours, clear effect

Red and white set the tone, while black and yellow supply the accents. Four colours is not many, yet it is enough to give models a bold, almost graphic look. A white tower with a red roof, a black cart with yellow details: many ideas arrive straight from the palette. The set shows how little it takes for a structure to gain character, and how much it helps to use colour on purpose.

Related starter boxes

Several basic sets with similar names appeared in 1968, including numbers such as 011, 033 and 044. They differ in piece count and mix, and the suffix after the dash points to the variant. This one is version 033-2 with 177 pieces. If you are hunting for one particular box, look at the parts list, because it is the only reliable way to see which part types really belong to it and in what quantities.

Building from what you own

If you have bricks from this set, the “What can I build?” tool helps you find other sets that fit your collection. Because the part types are so simple, they turn up in many other sets, which makes this box a sound foundation when you are rebuilding a collection. This page carries the full list of all 17 part types, so you can check piece by piece what you have and what is still missing.

FAQ

How many pieces are in Basic Building Set 033-2?: There are 177 pieces in 17 part types, and no minifigures.
How does it differ from the other basic sets?: The set number, piece count and mix are different. The parts list shows exactly what belongs to this variant.
Which year was it released?: It was released in 1968.

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