LEGO® Gear/Wheel Set
The Gear/Wheel Set (803-2) belongs to the Universal Building Set range and was released in 1972. It holds 163 pieces aimed at moving constructions. Browse the complete parts list below.
- Set number
- 803-2
- Year
- 1972
- Pieces
- 163
- Minifigures
- 0
- Theme
- Gears
- Different parts
- 31
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Description
A parts pack for tinkerers
Filed under Universal Building Set / Gears, this is not a finished model but a collection of components. As the name suggests, gears and wheels take centre stage. Anyone wanting to build vehicles, gearboxes or simple machines would have found the right material here. A single model to copy is not part of the known facts, which leaves plenty of freedom for your own designs and experiments. Even today, a pure parts set like this is a good way to grasp the basics of mechanics through play.
Parts and colours
The 163 pieces are made up of only 26 different types, meaning many elements are repeated. That makes sense for wheels and gears, since you often need several identical ones. The main colours are red, blue, milky white and yellow. Milky white in particular is rarely seen in current sets, which gives this one an extra bit of interest for collectors who like older, less common shades. Having so few types also makes sorting the box easier.
Who it suits today
These days the set mostly appeals to collectors and to anyone who likes to experiment. You can test how rotation is passed from one gear to another, how a simple gearbox is put together, or how a vehicle rolls on suitable wheels. There are no minifigures; the focus is entirely on mechanics, and the set invites you to try things out rather than follow a fixed plan. If you are curious about technical builds, this is a simple entry point.
Reusing the parts
Use the parts list to check that your copy is complete. The “What can I build?” tool on this page also shows which other sets can be assembled from these pieces. Wheels and gears are versatile building blocks that suit cars as well as all kinds of moving models, so it is worth comparing the list with the contents of your own collection. Going through the list also quickly shows which elements turn up in other sets as well.
FAQ
- How many pieces are in set 803-2?
- It has 163 pieces in 26 different types. No minifigures are included.
- Which range does the set belong to?
- It is part of the Universal Building Set theme, sub-theme Gears.
- Which colours appear most often?
- Red, blue, milky white and yellow.
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