How many pieces does Imagination Set 5 have?

Set 105-3 contains 917 pieces in 28 different varieties, and no minifigures are included.

Is there a fixed set of instructions?

The set is meant as a box for free building. “What can I build?” shows what your own bricks can make.

What does “Samsonite” in the range name stand for?

In the catalogue the set is assigned to the “System / Samsonite” range.

System Samsonite

LEGO® Imagination Set 5

Imagination Set 5 carries number 105-3 and was released in 1971 in the “System / Samsonite” range. It contains 917 pieces and no minifigures, a large brick box for free building.

Set number: 105-3
Year: 1971
Pieces: 917
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Samsonite
Different parts: 41

What can I build with it?

Parts list 41

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Description

A box full of bricks

With 917 pieces this set is a substantial basic collection. It does not come with a model to follow so much as bricks for free building, as the name “Imagination Set” suggests. You decide whether it becomes a house, a vehicle or something quite different. With this many pieces there is enough stock for several projects side by side, and children do not have to keep taking things apart to make room for something new.

White, red, blue, black

The four main colours make up a classic palette of the early years. White probably dominates among the many basic bricks, while red, blue and black add contrast. Of the 917 pieces there are only 28 different shapes, so the set thrives on repetition: lots of identical bricks produce large surfaces and walls. The parts list on this page shows exactly how many of each kind are included, which is very helpful when planning bigger structures.

Samsonite and collecting

The catalogue files this range under the name Samsonite, and it is a sought-after area for collectors. If you collect, you can use the list to check that a second-hand box is complete. With such a high piece count a missing brick hardly shows in daily play, but it certainly shows in the numbers. Comparing against the figures helps you judge the condition of an offer realistically and weigh the asking price against it.

Building on from what you own

Enter the set or your own bricks into your collection and “What can I build?” suggests models you could put together. The simple basic shapes fit most of today's bricks, so the box works well as an addition to a larger stock. Thanks to its sheer quantity it also serves as a reserve for projects that need many identical parts, such as walls, bridges or buildings in a single consistent colour scheme.

FAQ

How many pieces does Imagination Set 5 have?: Set 105-3 contains 917 pieces in 28 different varieties, and no minifigures are included.
Is there a fixed set of instructions?: The set is meant as a box for free building. “What can I build?” shows what your own bricks can make.
What does “Samsonite” in the range name stand for?: In the catalogue the set is assigned to the “System / Samsonite” range.

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