How many parts does the set have?

There are 256 parts in 23 types. No minifigures are included.

Which colours are there?

Mainly red, white, blue and black.

Is it the same as the Basic Building Set 066-1?

No, it is a separate, smaller set with 256 instead of 407 parts and 23 instead of 29 types.

System

LEGO® Basic Building Set

The Basic Building Set 055-2 from 1968 is a small foundation box with 256 parts in 23 types. Its main colours are red, white, blue and black, and there are no minifigures.

Set number: 055-2
Year: 1968
Pieces: 256
Minifigures: 0
Theme: System
Different parts: 49

What can I build with it?

Parts list 49

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

The smaller foundation box

Compared with the larger basic sets of the same year, this one is modest: 256 parts rather than more than 400. For small houses, simple vehicles or experiments that is already enough. The smaller size is what makes the set easy to grasp, and you quickly see which parts appear how often. The parts list on this page shows the make-up and helps you check a second-hand copy for completeness. It is also useful for comparing with the larger basic sets of the time.

23 types and four colours

The 256 parts divide into 23 types, a tight and clear selection. There are few basic shapes, but enough of each to build broad surfaces. Red, white, blue and black are the main colours, the same as in the larger basic sets. That makes the set easy to combine: if you own several boxes from the period you can mix the stock without the colour scheme falling apart. Large surfaces such as walls look pleasantly uniform, and missing bricks are easier to replace.

Building without a brief

A basic set like this gives no story. It is not a film set and does not depict any particular original, so it asks for ideas of your own. That can be an appealing approach for children and adults alike, because every house shape, every vehicle and every wall comes from you. For a bigger project you will need more bricks, though, since 256 parts are used up quickly. As a starter or an addition to an existing stock the set is still useful and easy to survey.

Reusing the parts

For collecting, the set stands as a small representative of the early System years. If you want to build with it, the “What can I build?” tool on this page helps: it shows which models your collection can make with these parts included. That way the small stock can be combined sensibly with other holdings instead of sitting unused in a drawer, which is where such boxes often end up. Remember that no minifigures are included, so any figures would have to come from other stock.

FAQ

How many parts does the set have?: There are 256 parts in 23 types. No minifigures are included.
Which colours are there?: Mainly red, white, blue and black.
Is it the same as the Basic Building Set 066-1?: No, it is a separate, smaller set with 256 instead of 407 parts and 23 instead of 29 types.

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