How many pieces are in Advent Calendar 2000?

Set 2250-1 contains 241 pieces in 41 different part types. There are no minifigures.

Which colours dominate the set?

Red, yellow, black and blue are the most frequent colours.

How can I check a second-hand calendar is complete?

Compare your pieces with the parts list on this page. Any missing types are easy to spot.

Seasonal Advent

LEGO® Advent Calendar 2000

Advent Calendar 2000 is a seasonal set made up of 241 pieces. If you own one or are hunting for a copy, this page gives you the complete parts list and ideas for what to do with it afterwards.

Set number: 2250
Year: 2000
Pieces: 241
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Advent
Different parts: 94

What can I build with it?

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Parts list 94

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Description

What you get in the box

Set 2250-1 came out in 2000 under the Seasonal / Advent theme, which makes it one of the earlier advent calendars from LEGO®. It holds 241 pieces in total and no minifigures. The idea is familiar: open one door a day through December and slowly build up a small stock of bricks. If you are buying a second-hand copy, the parts list below is the quickest way to check that nothing has gone missing since the original owner opened it.

A small pile with lots of variety

At 241 pieces this is a fairly compact set, yet those pieces cover 41 different part types. Many elements therefore appear only a handful of times, which is typical when each day brings something different. The four most common colours are red, yellow, black and blue, a bold palette that suits a bright winter village or simple toys in the spirit of the turn of the millennium. Once sorted, the pieces make a handy starter selection for small experiments.

Build it daily or all at once

How you tackle an advent calendar is up to you. Some people assemble each day's model straight away, while others save everything for Christmas Eve and build in one go. With a set of this age it is worth counting the pieces after unpacking and comparing them with the list. Any missing types show up straight away, so you know exactly what to look for. Afterwards the models can sit on a shelf as seasonal decoration or go into the parts bin.

Giving the parts a second life

The “What can I build?” tool on this page shows which other sets you can build fully or partly from the contents of this calendar. For a small collection with 41 part types, that is a sensible way to put the bricks to work later on. Mixed with pieces from other sets, the stock grows quickly, and a one-off December pastime turns into building material that lasts the whole year.

FAQ

How many pieces are in Advent Calendar 2000?: Set 2250-1 contains 241 pieces in 41 different part types. There are no minifigures.
Which colours dominate the set?: Red, yellow, black and blue are the most frequent colours.
How can I check a second-hand calendar is complete?: Compare your pieces with the parts list on this page. Any missing types are easy to spot.

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