How many pieces are in the Championship Challenge?

Championship Challenge contains 294 pieces.

When was the Championship Challenge released?

Championship Challenge was released in 2000.

🏛 Soccer

Set #3409

Championship Challenge

Championship Challenge is a nostalgic trip back to LEGO's simpler soccer days.

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Who it's for: Beginner build Ideal for younger LEGO enthusiasts and fans of soccer looking for a simple, fun build.
Build: 294 pieces · about 2 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $49.99 list price · 17.0¢ per piece
Availability: Likely retired

★★★★☆ 4.0 community rating

Fans appreciate the complete soccer team and nostalgic feel, but some find the build simple and the price high considering the piece count. The minifigures are a highlight, making it a desirable set for collectors despite its basic construction.

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📝 Our Take

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Championship Challenge is a nostalgic trip back to LEGO's simpler soccer days. Released in 2000, this set captures the essence of a soccer match with its green field, goals, and a full team of minifigures, offering a charming, if somewhat basic, LEGO experience.

This set is perfect for LEGO soccer fans and collectors of classic themes. The build is straightforward, making it accessible for younger builders, and the set provides a complete soccer scene for play or display.

Skip this if you're looking for highly detailed or technically advanced sets. Modern LEGO soccer sets offer more sophisticated building techniques and features; consider sets from the LEGO Ideas or Creator Expert lines for a more challenging build.

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🧱 Building Experience

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294

Pieces

⏱

2.0h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Easy-to-follow instructions perfect for beginner builders
Modular field design allows for customization of the playing area
Classic LEGO soccer minifigures with unique accessories
Functional soccer goals with net elements

📈 Investment Analysis

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B+

Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

Championship Challenge, released in 2000, presents a unique investment opportunity due to its age, complete minifigure selection, and the rising popularity of vintage LEGO sets. The set's relatively low piece count might deter some investors, but its rarity and the nostalgia factor associated with the LEGO soccer theme could drive its value up over time. The current price suggests it is already appreciating well.

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⚖ Compare Similar Sets

Compared to modern LEGO soccer sets, Championship Challenge offers a simpler, more nostalgic building experience. While newer sets may feature more advanced building techniques and details, this set's vintage charm and complete minifigure team make it a unique addition to any LEGO collection. Consider newer LEGO sports sets for more complex builds, but this set for its classic appeal.

12 Minifigures Included

Soccer Player Green Torso, White Legs, Tan Hair, Mustache, #9

4 parts

B-

Soccer Player Green Torso, White Legs, Brown Hair, Standard Face, #10

4 parts

C+

Soccer Player Goalie Dark Grey Torso, Black Legs, White Cap

4 parts

C+

Soccer Player White Torso, Blue/Res Stripes, Blue Legs, Black Hair, #2

4 parts

C+

Soccer Player White Torso, Blue/Res Stripes, Blue Legs, Sweat Band, #3

3 parts

Soccer Player Goalie Blue Torso with Silver print, Black Legs, Blue Cap

4 parts

C+

Soccer Player Green Torso, White Legs, Brown Hair, Standard Face #2

4 parts

Soccer Player Green Torso, White Legs, Sweat Band #3

3 parts

C+

Soccer Player Green Torso, White Legs, Black Hair, Standard Face #7

4 parts

C+

Soccer Player White Torso, Blue/Res Stripes, Blue Legs, Brown Hair, #7

4 parts

Soccer Player White Torso, Blue/Res Stripes, Blue Legs, Tan Hair, #9

4 parts

Soccer Player White Torso, Blue/Res Stripes, Blue Legs, Brown Hair, #10

4 parts

C+

This set includes a full team of 12 soccer player minifigures with unique torsos and accessories, including goalies with caps and players with various hair styles and sweatbands, making them highly collectible for LEGO soccer fans.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 294
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 34 unique parts, 248 pieces
Minifigures: 12

The official piece count includes the 46 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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String Net 8 x 16...

Part #: 22854 2× Black

Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 23212 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Tile Special 2 x ...

Part #: 2460 2× Light Gray

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 4× Black

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 4× White

Brick 2 x 10

Part #: 3006 12× Light Gray

Brick 2 x 8

Part #: 3007 2× Red

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 4× White

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Green

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 26× Red

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 8× Black

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 4× Light Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 16× Black

Sports Soccer Min...

Part #: 30488 2× Light Gray

Sports Soccer Min...

Part #: 30488c01 5× White

Sports Soccer Min...

Part #: 30488c01 5× Black

Sports Field Sect...

Part #: 30489 12× Green

Sports Soccer Goa...

Part #: 30493 2× Black

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 46× Green

Turntable 4 x 4 S...

Part #: 3403c01 2× Black

Brick Sloped 65° ...

Part #: 3678a 4× White

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3700 4× Light Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3701 4× Light Gray

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 14× White

Antenna 1 x 4 wit...

Part #: 3957a 8× White

Windscreen 2 x 6 ...

Part #: 4176 20× White

Brick 8 x 16

Part #: 4204 2× Green

Plate 2 x 16

Part #: 4282 2× White

Support 2 x 4 x 5...

Part #: 4476b 4× White

Part #: 6019 8× Yellow

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 2× White

Sports Soccer / B...

Part #: 72824pr0005 1× White

Sports Soccer / B...

Part #: 72824pr0006 4× White

Rubber Belt Small...

Part #: 85543 2× White

The set features a good quantity of green tiles for building the soccer field, along with useful white windscreens for creating the goals, offering valuable parts for MOC builders looking to create sports-themed scenes.

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💎 Notable Parts

Green Tile 2 x 2 with Groove (46x) $6.90

White Windscreen 2 x 6 x 2, Wide Top (20x) $4.00

Green Sports Field Section 8 x 16 (12x) $4.80

White Antenna 1 x 4 with Rounded Top (8x) $2.00

Red Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick U Clip] (8x) $4.00

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$21.70

💡 MOC Potential

🏙 Expand the soccer field into a larger stadium with bleachers and concession stands.

🌳 Create a park scene with a soccer field as a central feature.

🚗 Build a team bus to transport the minifigure players.

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Inventory Statistics

Unique Parts

294

Official Piece Count

248

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 46 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Inventory Version: 4

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