How many pieces does the Ambassador Set have?

It has 712 pieces in 57 different part types. No minifigures are included.

Is it the same as 080-1?

At heart yes: piece count and part types match. 080-2 is the Samsonite edition for North America.

When was the set released?

It came out in 1967 and is one of the early foundation boxes of the System range.

System Samsonite

LEGO® Ambassador Set

The Ambassador Set from 1967 has 712 pieces and is filed under System / Samsonite. It is the North American edition of a large foundation box that also came out as the Basic Building Set with Train.

Set number: 080-2
Year: 1967
Pieces: 712
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Samsonite
Different parts: 116

What can I build with it?

Parts list 116

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

A name with ambition

An ambassador represents something, and the name presumably signalled that this was a superior box, one that gave the bricks a public face. At 712 pieces the scope is correspondingly large. You get bricks, wheels and accessories in a quantity that stretches to several models at once. In its day this was a box for children who had been building for some time, and today it is an appealing piece for collectors of early sets.

Related to the train set

Compare the parts list with that of 080-1 and you will find the same piece count and the same 57 part types. At heart the two sets are identical, and only the name and the packaging differ. Ambassador is the version distributed in North America by Samsonite. That makes each number interesting to collectors in its own right, even though you will notice no difference while building. The building ideas apply to both sets equally.

Colours and construction

Red, blue, white and black form the main colours and give the models a clear, lively look. Special parts such as windows, doors and wheels turn the bricks into real buildings and vehicles. No figures are included. The box does suit landscapes and town scenes in which houses, road and train work together. With so many bricks you can also attempt bigger buildings that go beyond the footprint of a small set.

Checking and rebuilding

With a set this large the parts list on this page is especially useful, because used copies are apt to be missing the odd small piece. You can see how many bricks per colour and shape were intended. With “What can I build?” you can also check which further sets are possible from your stock. Put the Ambassador Set into your collection so that the calculation is correct. That also tells you whether only a few pieces are missing for a model you have your eye on.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Ambassador Set have?: It has 712 pieces in 57 different part types. No minifigures are included.
Is it the same as 080-1?: At heart yes: piece count and part types match. 080-2 is the Samsonite edition for North America.
When was the set released?: It came out in 1967 and is one of the early foundation boxes of the System range.

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