How many pieces does the Nursery have?

It has 169 pieces in 43 different elements, plus 1 minifigure.

Which theme does it belong to?

It is part of the Homemaker line and was released in 1978.

Which colours dominate?

Red, blue, yellow and white. The exact split is in the parts list.

Homemaker

LEGO® Nursery

The Nursery is a Homemaker set from 1978 with 169 pieces. One minifigure moves into the small room.

Set number: 297
Year: 1978
Pieces: 169
Minifigures: 1
Theme: Homemaker
Different parts: 56

What can I build with it?

Parts list 56

As BrickLink list (XML)

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

Minifigures 1

Woman, Plain Red Torso, Black Legs, Black Hair fig-0063754 pieces × 1

Description

A room instead of a house

The Homemaker line was devoted to furnishings, and this set shows a single room for the youngest family members. At 169 pieces it is one of the smaller models of its year, so it builds quickly. That makes it a good entry point if you want a set from the seventies that fits into one afternoon and still has plenty of small details, such as furniture, toys and shelves. It also shows a theme that is rarer than town sets, which may appeal to collectors of older bricks.

Bright colours for a young audience

Red, blue, yellow and white are the main colours and suit the theme, since a nursery should look friendly and lively. The parts list on this page gives 43 unique elements, many of them small special pieces needed for the furnishings. If you sort collections, this overview shows which pieces are typical for furniture building and how such elements can be reused later in other models. The colourful small parts are popular with tinkerers because they add a touch of colour anywhere.

One figure in the room

The included minifigure turns the room into a scene. It can play, sleep or simply stand there and make the space feel lived in. If you want to place the set in a bigger town, you can treat it as part of a house whose facade you build yourself. Because the furniture is made of simple bricks, beds, shelves and play areas can be rearranged or replaced with designs of your own, without any special parts. A second room alongside would be easy to add.

Check it, then recombine

The parts list lets you check an existing copy for completeness. If you already own the bricks, the “What can I build?” tool shows which other models they allow. Small sets like this one often supply colourful little pieces that work well for details on houses and vehicles. A room from 1978 thus becomes a stock of ideas that you can still use for your own projects today. A few minutes of browsing is enough to spot new possibilities.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Nursery have?: It has 169 pieces in 43 different elements, plus 1 minifigure.
Which theme does it belong to?: It is part of the Homemaker line and was released in 1978.
Which colours dominate?: Red, blue, yellow and white. The exact split is in the parts list.

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