Make & Create

LEGO® XXL 1800

XXL 1800 is a large brick tub from the Make & Create line, released in 2007. It holds 1,800 pieces in only 36 different part types and has no minifigures.

Set number
5517
Year
2007
Pieces
1,800
Minifigures
0
Different parts
123
What can I build with it?

Parts list 123

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (4)

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

Description

Quantity over instructions

This is not about one model but about volume. Nearly two thousand bricks spread over just 36 part types means you get many copies of each. That suits big builds such as walls, platforms or landscapes, where a normal set tends to run out too soon. Think of the tub as a stock of bricks to draw on for your own ideas, rather than something with a booklet that tells you what to make.

The classic primary colours

Red, yellow, blue and white are the main colours, exactly the shades most people associate with plastic bricks for decades. Strong primary tones keep building easy to follow: you see at a glance where something belongs and can put together patterns, vehicles or colourful houses with little planning. White acts as a calm counterpoint and separates the loud colours, in case a model would otherwise become too busy. Even beginners cope quickly with such a clear choice of tones.

Play first, display second

This is a toy in the best sense. There are no minifigures to set a theme and no fixed manual to settle the outcome. Children can build without a brief, and adults get an inexpensive way to top up a stock of basic bricks. What you build is more suited to display than the tub itself. That is also why it stays useful years later, because it slots into any new project that needs more plain, solid bricks.

Check the list, find ideas

This page shows all 36 part types with quantity and colour. It helps when comparing with a second-hand tub and you want to know whether the amounts add up. With “What can I build?” you can also test how far the bricks go together with your own collection and which models are already possible. The stock becomes a starting point for concrete projects, even when no idea comes to mind straight away.

FAQ

How many pieces does XXL 1800 contain?
The set contains 1,800 pieces in 36 different part types. There are no minifigures.
Is there a particular model to build?
No, the tub is made for free building. You decide what the many basic bricks turn into.
What colours are the bricks?
Mainly red, yellow, blue and white, the classic primary colours of the system.

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