Make & Create

LEGO® Red Bucket

The Red Bucket was released in 2005 in the Make & Create range. It contains 487 pieces in 27 part types and one minifigure to bring your builds to life.

Set number
4105-3
Year
2005
Pieces
487
Minifigures
1
Different parts
106
What can I build with it?

Parts list 106

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Minifigures 1

Description

A bucket with a figure

Unlike many pure brick collections, the Red Bucket comes with a minifigure. That noticeably changes how you build: you are no longer just making shapes but a place for someone, whether a house, a vehicle or a small workshop. The figure gives your imagination an immediate reason to start. The remaining parts, close to 500 of them, provide the material for whatever that character might need, with no prescribed instructions at all. That makes the bucket a good starting point for children who like to tell stories as they play.

White, red, blue and yellow

The colour mix resembles that of other buckets from the period: white is the most common, joined by red, blue and yellow. In keeping with the name, the red is particularly striking, for roofs, vehicles or walls. White forms a neutral backdrop, while blue and yellow supply complementary accents. The strong primary shades make the bricks easy to combine, including with parts from other sets, without the result looking messy. The red that gave the set its name becomes a common thread through many builds made with this bucket.

Medium quantity, manageable variety

At 487 pieces in 27 part types, this is a good size for an afternoon of ideas. The number of types is modest, so you quickly get a feel for what is in the bucket. There are several of each basic shape, which makes walls, towers and platforms easier. If you later want finer detail, you can turn to special parts from other collections. The full breakdown is in the parts list further down this page, with colours and quantities, so you can roughly plan projects before you start building.

What you can do with it

If you already own the bucket, the “What can I build?” tool on this page checks which sets could be assembled from its parts. That is useful when you are looking for new ideas or sorting your collection. The Red Bucket is therefore more than a container full of bricks: it is a foundation that grows alongside other sets and can be rearranged again and again. If you own other buckets from the same period, the stock mixes easily and can be shared between them.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Red Bucket have?
Set 4105-3 contains 487 pieces in 27 different part types plus one minifigure.
Does it include a minifigure?
Yes, one minifigure is included. It is best to check your own copy to see which one it is.
Which colours are included?
Mostly white, red, blue and yellow, a classic palette that combines easily with other bricks.

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