How many pieces does the Bonus Backpack Set have?

Set 4255-1 contains 406 pieces, 80 of them different. No minifigures are included.

Is there a prescribed model?

No, it belongs to the Freestyle theme and is meant for free building.

Which colours are included?

Mainly blue, red, yellow and white.

Freestyle

LEGO® Bonus Backpack Set

The Bonus Backpack Set is a Freestyle set from LEGO® released in 1998. It delivers 406 pieces in a backpack, with no minifigures and no fixed model.

Set number: 4255
Year: 1998
Pieces: 406
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Freestyle
Different parts: 121

What can I build with it?

Parts list 121

As BrickLink list (XML)

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

Description

Building on the move

The backpack as packaging is the real idea: you can take the bricks anywhere, to relatives, on holiday or out to play in the garden. At 406 pieces the contents are big enough to build several models on the go, yet small enough that the bag never becomes a burden. For children this is part of the appeal, since the set is toy and carrying case in one and can be packed away again after building, without having to hunt for a box first.

Plenty of variety in the parts

Eighty different parts give a decent range for a set of this size. Besides basic bricks there are probably special shapes that allow roofs, windows or wheels, and the parts list below gives exact details. If you often build free models, you will appreciate such variety, as it forces fewer compromises. The set also suits topping up an existing collection, because you receive many shapes at once for little effort and can work them straight into projects already under way.

A classic colour world

Blue, red, yellow and white make up the contents. This is the palette many people link to the earliest bricks, and it works in almost any model. Blue and red give strong base surfaces, yellow provides accents and white ties it all together. Children reach for these colours instinctively, while adults enjoy the nostalgic touch. In your own designs the palette is easy to widen if you add parts from other sets, letting you develop a personal colour scheme without losing the basic tone.

Check completeness, find ideas

The parts list on this page helps you check a second-hand set or search for individual bricks. “What can I build?” shows which other models you can recreate with the pieces from this backpack. That is handy if the bag turned up in a corner somewhere and you want to know what is inside before you empty and sort it. After that, each brick can be planned for a new project with a clear purpose rather than ending up in a random pile.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Bonus Backpack Set have?: Set 4255-1 contains 406 pieces, 80 of them different. No minifigures are included.
Is there a prescribed model?: No, it belongs to the Freestyle theme and is meant for free building.
Which colours are included?: Mainly blue, red, yellow and white.

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