Why does this set have so many minifigures?

It comes from the LEGO Education range and is built around figures rather than a model, with 21 minifigures made from just 277 pieces in total.

Can this set be used outside school settings?

Yes. Although designed for classrooms, it works well at home too, either for imaginative play or to expand an existing minifigure collection.

What colours are most common in this set?

White, black and red dominate, alongside numerous parts in mixed colours that are typical for varied clothing and accessories across the 21 figures.

Educational and Dacta

Community Minifigure Set

45022 Community Minifigure Set is a LEGO Education set built around 21 minifigures rather than a model, using just 277 pieces in total. It was designed with classrooms in mind, but works well anywhere you want a quick boost to a minifigure collection. This page covers the key facts and the full parts list.

Set number: 45022
Year: 2016
Pieces: 277
Minifigures: 21
Theme: Educational and Dacta
Different parts: 142

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 142

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 21

Baby, White Body - Head with no neck fig-0076902 pieces × 1
Chef, Red Neckerchief, Blue Legs, Butchers Hat fig-0076914 pieces × 1
Woman, Blue Overalls over White V-Neck Shirt, Light Bluish Gray Hair fig-0076924 pieces × 1
Woman, Corset, Pearl Gold Legs, Black Hair fig-0076944 pieces × 1
Woman, Corset with Bow, Medium Azure Legs, Dark Azure Hair fig-0076954 pieces × 1
Firefighter, Black Fire Jacket with Straps and Gauge, Dark Red Helmet, Goatee Beard fig-0076964 pieces × 1
Woman, Open Medium Lavender over Lavender Shirt, Blue Legs, Reddish Brown Hair fig-0076974 pieces × 1
Train Worker, Orange Safety Vest with Train Logo, Orange Legs, Red Hard Hat with Ear Defenders, Moustache fig-0076984 pieces × 1
Man, Light Bluish Gray Overalls with Paint Stains, Black Beret, Glasses and Moustache fig-0076994 pieces × 1
Man, Dark Blue Plaid Shirt, Tan Legs, Dark Orange Hair, Glasses and Beard fig-0077004 pieces × 1
Boy, Plain Red Torso, Short Red Legs, Black Hair fig-0077014 pieces × 1
Criminal, Prison Shirt with #86753, Dark Bluish Gray Legs, Dark Bluish Gray Beanie Hat, Beard fig-0077024 pieces × 1
Policeman, Vest with Gold Badge, Radio, and Pockets. Black Hat, Beard fig-0077034 pieces × 1
Postal Worker, Woman, Red Jacket with Zipper and Letter Logo, Dark Blue Legs, Red Cap fig-0077044 pieces × 1
Woman, Pink Striped Tank Top with Cat Face, Dark Purple Legs fig-0077054 pieces × 1
Boy, Black and Lime Jacket with Zipper, Short Dark Green Legs, White Helmet fig-0077064 pieces × 1
Woman, Orange Halter Top with Flowers, Blue Legs, Bright Light Yellow Hair, Glasses fig-0077074 pieces × 1
Woman, Open Green Jacket with Necklace, Tan Hair fig-0077084 pieces × 1
Woman, Dark Pink Striped Top with Flower Necklace, Medium Azure, Tan Hair, Glasses fig-0077094 pieces × 1
Woman, Dark Purple Outfit with Blouse, Flowers and Gold Sash, Black Cape fig-0077105 pieces × 1
Doctor, Woman, White Torso with Stethoscope and Pocket, Dark Green Legs, Dark Brown Hair fig-0077114 pieces × 1

Description

A figure-first set, not a build

45022 Community Minifigure Set comes from the LEGO Education Dacta range and flips the usual set formula: instead of a big model, 277 pieces go almost entirely into building 21 separate minifigures. That works out to roughly 13 pieces per figure on average, so do not expect a building or vehicle here. The set was designed for classrooms, but the same figure-heavy mix makes it useful for anyone who wants to grow a minifigure collection quickly, rather than gain one more model to display.

Representing a whole community

As the name suggests, the figures are meant to stand in for a community: different jobs, ages and appearances rather than one recurring character. LEGO Education sets like this one were built for teachers covering topics such as occupations, family structures or diversity, giving them a ready-made cast instead of needing several themed sets. The parts list on this page breaks down exactly which heads, hairpieces and accessories are included if you want to check whether a specific figure variant is part of the set.

Colours and part variety

White, black and red are the standout colours, the kind of neutral tones common in minifigure clothing and uniforms, alongside parts logged as coming in mixed or random colours. With 142 unique parts spread across just 277 pieces, the variety is high for a set this size, which fits its figure-heavy focus: many elements appear only once or twice because they exist to give an individual figure its own look. That also makes the set worth checking for collectors after specific rare heads or hair pieces.

Outside the classroom

You do not need a classroom to get value from this set. It works just as well as a quick way to populate a town or diorama scene with more people, and because there is no large model to assemble, younger builders can put the figures together on their own. At 277 pieces total, it is a manageable size for a single sitting. Check the full parts list on this page for the exact colours and elements included.

FAQ

Why does this set have so many minifigures?: It comes from the LEGO Education range and is built around figures rather than a model, with 21 minifigures made from just 277 pieces in total.
Can this set be used outside school settings?: Yes. Although designed for classrooms, it works well at home too, either for imaginative play or to expand an existing minifigure collection.
What colours are most common in this set?: White, black and red dominate, alongside numerous parts in mixed colours that are typical for varied clothing and accessories across the 21 figures.