How many minifigures does Championship Challenge include?

Set 3409-1 includes 12 minifigures and 294 pieces in 34 different variants.

Which theme does it belong to?

It belongs to Sports, in the Soccer sub-theme. It was released in 2000.

Why are there so few different parts?

Because figures, pitch parts and accessories repeat a lot. The set is built around many similar play pieces.

Sports Soccer

LEGO® Championship Challenge

Championship Challenge (3409-1) is a football set from 2000 with 294 pieces and a full 12 minifigures. The number of figures is strikingly high compared with the piece count.

Set number: 3409
Year: 2000
Pieces: 294
Minifigures: 12
Theme: Soccer
Different parts: 36

What can I build with it?

Parts list 36

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (1)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Rubber Belt Small [15mm ID] [Round Cross Section] 85543 White × 2

Minifigures 12

Soccer Player Goalie Blue Torso with Silver Print, Black Legs, Blue Cap fig-0002944 pieces × 1
Soccer Player Green Torso, White Legs, Brown Hair, Standard Face #2 fig-0067504 pieces × 1
Soccer Player Green Torso, White Legs, Sweat Band #3 fig-0067523 pieces × 1
Soccer Player Green Torso, White Legs, Black Hair, Standard Face #7 fig-0067534 pieces × 1
Soccer Player Green Torso, White Legs, Tan Hair, Mustache, #9 fig-0067544 pieces × 1
Soccer Player Green Torso, White Legs, Brown Hair, Standard Face, #10 fig-0067554 pieces × 1
Soccer Player Goalie Dark Grey Torso, Black Legs, White Cap fig-0067574 pieces × 1
Soccer Player White Torso, Blue/Res Stripes, Blue Legs, Black Hair, #2 fig-0067584 pieces × 1
Soccer Player White Torso, Blue/Res Stripes, Blue Legs, Sweat Band, #3 fig-0067593 pieces × 1
Soccer Player White Torso, Blue/Res Stripes, Blue Legs, Brown Hair, #7 fig-0067614 pieces × 1
Soccer Player White Torso, Blue/Res Stripes, Blue Legs, Tan Hair, #9 fig-0067624 pieces × 1
Soccer Player White Torso, Blue/Res Stripes, Blue Legs, Brown Hair, #10 fig-0067634 pieces × 1

Description

Two teams on the pitch

Twelve minifigures are enough for two complete teams plus a referee or substitutes, and that is exactly the point: a game for several players. The set belongs to Sports and within it the soccer line, which included many sets around the turn of the millennium. Anyone who knows the theme will know that the game itself is the focus rather than an elaborate model. Instead of vehicles and buildings, the pitch, the goal and the teams take centre stage.

Few part types, many figures

The ratio stands out: 294 pieces but only 34 different variants. That is because figures and pitch parts repeat heavily. If you are after figures and accessories to supplement a collection full of standard bricks, this is a good source. The main colours are white, green, black and light grey, which means pitch, lines and kit. The parts list shows which parts repeat many times and which appear only once, so you can see where the quantity comes from.

Play and collect

This is a pure play set: build it, line up the teams, start the match. The build itself is quick because so much repeats, and the real fun starts afterwards. It is also interesting as an addition to other football sets in the line, since the teams can be mixed. Collectors of early sports themes know that sets with many figures are in demand, especially when accessories and stickers are complete. So it is worth taking a look at the list.

Using bricks you already have

Compare the parts list with your collection to see what you still need for a complete set. If you only want the figures as extras for your own town scenes, the list helps with targeted searching too. With “What can I build?” you can also find out which other sets you could rebuild from the bricks you already own. White and green plates and bricks are versatile and also suit meadows, buildings or small sports grounds.

FAQ

How many minifigures does Championship Challenge include?: Set 3409-1 includes 12 minifigures and 294 pieces in 34 different variants.
Which theme does it belong to?: It belongs to Sports, in the Soccer sub-theme. It was released in 2000.
Why are there so few different parts?: Because figures, pitch parts and accessories repeat a lot. The set is built around many similar play pieces.

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