How many pieces does Basic Set 566 have?

It contains 310 pieces in 52 different part types and 2 minifigures.

Is there one fixed model to build?

The name points to a universal kit. Check the parts list and the What can I build? tool to see which models are possible.

Which colours does it include?

Mainly red, yellow, blue and white.

Universal Building Set

LEGO® Basic Set

Basic Set 566 appeared in 1981 as a universal building set from LEGO®. With 310 pieces and 2 minifigures it is a small, manageable way into free building.

Set number: 566
Year: 1981
Pieces: 310
Minifigures: 2
Theme: Universal Building Set
Different parts: 96

What can I build with it?

Parts list 96

As BrickLink list (XML)

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

Spare parts (2)

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

Minifigures 2

Man, Plain Red, Red Hat fig-0003854 pieces × 1
Woman, Plain Black Torso, Blue Legs, Black Hair fig-0087404 pieces × 1

Description

Start small, build freely

At 310 pieces this set is one of the smaller universal kits. That is no drawback: the supply is enough for a house, a vehicle or a fantasy creation, and you can take it all in during a single afternoon. Two minifigures give your models a sense of scale and invite little stories. If you want to start without a fixed set of instructions, this is a calm, uncluttered base for your first ideas, and it never feels like too much.

Red, yellow, blue and white

The four main colours, red, yellow, blue and white, are classic and friendly. They combine easily, and none is so dominant that it pushes out the others. With 52 different part types there is enough variety of shape to go beyond plain blocks, for instance roofs, windows or sloping surfaces. The balance of choice and quantity makes the set a good lesson in how much you can get out of a few basic elements, and why simple bricks have lasted so long.

For collectors and everyday builders

Collectors value sets like this as evidence of the early eighties, when bricks managed without licensed themes or specialist moulds. Those who just want bricks to play with get a modest but useful foundation. The set works as an addition to an existing box, as a first set of your own, or as a gift for younger builders who want to find out what can be done with bricks before they commit to bigger, more complex models.

Parts list and reuse

The full parts list with colours and quantities is further up this page. Use it to check a second-hand copy or to look for missing bricks. If you already have a collection, the What can I build? tool shows which other sets you could assemble from it. Because the elements are so general, they fit nearly any project, from a town house to a vehicle, and they remain useful after you take the first model apart.

FAQ

How many pieces does Basic Set 566 have?: It contains 310 pieces in 52 different part types and 2 minifigures.
Is there one fixed model to build?: The name points to a universal kit. Check the parts list and the What can I build? tool to see which models are possible.
Which colours does it include?: Mainly red, yellow, blue and white.

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