Which theme does the tomb belong to?

It is part of the Desert line within the Adventurers theme, released in the late nineties.

How many pieces and figures are included?

The set has 81 pieces in 41 different shapes and two minifigures.

Can I combine it with other Adventurers sets?

Yes, the bricks and style fit well with the rest of the Desert line, so building a bigger scene is easy.

Adventurers Desert

LEGO® Adventurers Tomb

Adventurers Tomb 2996 belongs to the Desert line of the Adventurers theme and was released in 1998. It contains 81 pieces and two minifigures.

Set number: 2996
Year: 1998
Pieces: 81
Minifigures: 2
Theme: Desert
Different parts: 48

What can I build with it?

Parts list 48

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 2

Lord Sam Sinister fig-0004644 pieces × 1
Pharaoh Hotep fig-0005264 pieces × 1

Description

A tomb in the middle of the desert

The Desert line of Adventurers told the story of explorers hunting for treasure and ancient burial places in Egypt, along with rivals who have the same goal. This tomb is one small stage in that tale. At 81 pieces it is compact, yet it stretches to a scene with stonework, an entrance and hidden surprises. The two minifigures give the set a plot straight away: one discovers the tomb, the other may be racing to get there first. An adventure set of this size hardly needs more than that.

Stone grey, black and a touch of blue

The colours are restrained. Light grey and dark grey form the masonry, black provides shadow and traps, and blue adds the odd accent. The variety of parts stands out. Forty-one different shapes among 81 pieces means that most shapes appear only twice. That points to a lot of specialist elements, such as arches, plates and decorative pieces that give the tomb its character. The result is a varied model that does not feel monotonous despite its modest size.

For play and for display

The tomb works as a standalone play scene and combines well with other sets from the line. If you own several desert sets, you can turn them into a larger landscape with a camp, a dig site and a route home. As a display piece it suits collectors who gather older themes from LEGO®. Because the model is small, it needs little space, and the scene can be rebuilt at any time if you need the bricks for something else. That also makes it an approachable build for younger fans.

Checking and reusing the parts

The complete parts list further down shows all 41 shapes with quantity and colour. That is especially handy if you buy a second-hand set and want to check whether anything is missing. With the “What can I build?” tool you can also see how far your own stock goes towards this model. The grey bricks are easy to reuse later in castles, ruins or other stonework, which means even a dismantled set stays useful for future projects.

FAQ

Which theme does the tomb belong to?: It is part of the Desert line within the Adventurers theme, released in the late nineties.
How many pieces and figures are included?: The set has 81 pieces in 41 different shapes and two minifigures.
Can I combine it with other Adventurers sets?: Yes, the bricks and style fit well with the rest of the Desert line, so building a bigger scene is easy.

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