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Set 349-2 Mini-Wheel Construction Set
System Samsonite

LEGO® Mini-Wheel Construction Set

The Mini-Wheel Construction Set appeared in 1971 in the System / Samsonite range. With 178 pieces in 44 different types, the choice is unusually wide for its size.

Set number
349-2
Year
1971
Pieces
178
Minifigures
0
Theme
Samsonite
Different parts
62
What can I build with it?

Parts list 62

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Description

Plenty of variety in little space

What stands out is the ratio of pieces to types: 178 pieces are spread across 44 different shapes. That is far more variety than in most other sets from the same year, where a handful of bricks repeat over and over. As a result there are plenty of special parts that you only find a few times, or even just once. No minifigures are included; the focus is the construction itself and how the parts work together.

Wheels and vehicles first

The name points to wheels, and a box with this focus suits small vehicles. With so many different parts you can combine axles, superstructures and body pieces. That makes building more demanding than with simple wall-brick sets, but it rewards you with models that move. If you enjoy tinkering and designing your own vehicles, this box offers a lot more room to experiment than a plain basic set could.

Black, red, yellow and blue

The four main colours are strong and easy to separate. Black suits wheels and technical parts, while red, yellow and blue provide the coloured surfaces for bodywork and add-ons. Because of the many shapes, it pays to sort the parts by type and colour as you build. You find the right piece faster and keep track of what is still missing, or of what you want to set aside for a second model later on.

Checking for completeness

With 44 types, the chance that single parts are missing from a used box is high. The parts list on this page lets you check exactly which pieces belong. With “What can I build?” you can also see which other sets your pieces could make. That is handy if you want to mix the contents of this box with other sets from the early years and put together larger vehicles or constructions from the combined pile without buying anything new.

FAQ

How many pieces are in the Mini-Wheel Construction Set?
There are 178 pieces in 44 different types, with no minifigures.
What is the set good for?
Mainly small vehicles and simple constructions with wheels.
Which colours does it include?
Mostly black, red, yellow and blue.

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