How many pieces are in the Hans Christian Andersen Bucket?

Hans Christian Andersen Bucket contains 500 pieces.

When was the Hans Christian Andersen Bucket released?

Hans Christian Andersen Bucket was released in 2005.

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Set #7870

Hans Christian Andersen Bucket

The Hans Christian Andersen Bucket is a charming and nostalgic LEGO set.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Beginner build Ideal for children and casual LEGO fans who enjoy simple and imaginative builds.
Build: 500 pieces · about 2 hours Build time is an estimate.
Availability: Likely retired

★★★☆☆ 3.8 AI-generated review score, not a customer rating

Fans appreciate the set's nostalgic charm and simple building experience, making it suitable for younger builders. However, some criticize the lack of complexity and consider it overpriced compared to other sets with similar piece counts.

Best Price

$44.00

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📝 Our Take

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The Hans Christian Andersen Bucket is a charming and nostalgic LEGO set. Released in 2005, it embodies the creativity and storytelling spirit of the classic fairy tale author, offering a unique build experience with a variety of colorful bricks.

This set is perfect for younger builders and LEGO enthusiasts who appreciate whimsical designs. With its straightforward construction and focus on imaginative play, it's a great way to introduce children to the world of LEGO building and storytelling.

Skip this set if you're looking for complex building techniques or highly detailed models. This set prioritizes simplicity and playability, so consider sets like the LEGO Classic series if you prefer more intricate builds.

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🧱 Building Experience

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500

Pieces

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2.0h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Easy-to-follow instructions suitable for younger builders
Focus on creating small, charming models
Encourages creative storytelling and imaginative play
Uses a variety of basic brick shapes and colors

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

The Hans Christian Andersen Bucket is a retired set from 2005, making it a relatively rare find. While not based on a major licensed theme, its unique subject matter and association with a beloved author give it some collector appeal. Its stable price suggests it's holding its value, but significant appreciation may be limited. The set's age and condition will play a crucial role in its value.

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Compared to other LEGO Creator sets from the same era, the Hans Christian Andersen Bucket focuses more on simple, imaginative builds rather than complex models. While sets like the LEGO Basic Bricks sets offer more versatility, this set provides a specific theme and a unique building experience centered around storytelling.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 500
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 67 unique parts, 503 pieces

LEGO counts 500 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 503; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 2× Black

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 2× Yellow

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 2× White

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 4× White

Plant, Leaves 4 x 3

Part #: 2423 1× Green

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 2540 1× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 2540 2× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 2540 2× Red

Lever Small Base ...

Part #: 298c02 2× Red

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 1× Medium Blue

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 3× Green

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 2× Yellow

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 1× Red

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 2× White

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 1× Blue

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 2× White

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 4× Blue

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 3× Black

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 2× Red

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 1× Black

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 3× Blue

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 1× Medium Blue

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 2× Green

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 6× White

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 7× Yellow

Part #: 3004 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 8× Blue

Brick 1 x 2

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Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 4× Green

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 4× Medium Blue

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 9× White

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2 with ...

Part #: 3004pr9979 1× Yellow

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 2× Red

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 5× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 8× White

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 6× Black

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 12× Yellow

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 2× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 1

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Brick 1 x 1 with ...

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Brick 1 x 1 with ...

Part #: 3005pr9996 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 1 with ...

Part #: 3005pr9996 4× Yellow

Brick 1 x 1 with ...

Part #: 3005pr9996 2× White

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 2× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 1× Blue

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 5× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 6× Blue

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 6× Medium Blue

Brick 1 x 4

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Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 2× Black

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 6× Green

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 1× Yellow

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Green

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Red

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 3× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Black

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 3× White

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 5× Yellow

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 3× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 2× Red

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 3× Black

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Red

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Black

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 2× Purple

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 4× Yellow

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 2× White

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× Medium Blue

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 3× Tan

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 3× Black

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 7× Yellow

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Trans-Clear

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 3× Reddish Brown

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Red

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× White

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 1× Red

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 4× Yellow

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 11× Black

Plate 4 x 12

Part #: 3029 1× White

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 1× White

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 1× White

Plate Round Corne...

Part #: 30357 4× Red

Brick Sloped 18° ...

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Brick Round 2 x 2...

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Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3037 2× Reddish Brown

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3038 1× Black

Rock 1 x 1 Crysta...

Part #: 30385 2× Chrome Silver

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 4× White

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 1× Black

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 2× Yellow

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 2× Medium Blue

Part #: 3040b 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

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Brick Sloped 45° ...

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Brick Sloped 45° ...

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Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3045 4× Red

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 11× White

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 2× Reddish Brown

Brick Sloped 33° ...

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Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 3298 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 3298 1× Orange

Brick Arch 1 x 6 ...

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Brick 1 x 3

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Brick 1 x 3

Part #: 3622 1× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 3

Part #: 3622 2× Blue

Brick 1 x 3

Part #: 3622 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 3

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Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 2× Yellow

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Minifig Head [Pla...

Part #: 3626b 8× White

Brick Arch 1 x 4

Part #: 3659 2× White

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 2× Reddish Brown

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 3× Black

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 2× Yellow

Brick Sloped Inve...

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Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3665 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3665 7× Yellow

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3665 4× White

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3665 2× Blue

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3665 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3665 2× Black

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3676 4× Red

Turntable 2 x 2 P...

Part #: 3679 3× Light Bluish Gray

Turntable 2 x 2 P...

Part #: 3680 1× Yellow

Turntable 2 x 2 P...

Part #: 3680 1× Black

Turntable 2 x 2 P...

Part #: 3680 1× White

Brick Sloped 75° ...

Part #: 3684 1× White

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 4× White

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 6× Yellow

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 1× Reddish Brown

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3794a 1× Tan

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3794a 4× Yellow

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3794a 2× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3794a 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 4× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× White

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 2× Green

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Medium Blue

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3839b 1× Yellow

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4070 2× Blue

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4070 2× Reddish Brown

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4070 2× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4070 2× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4081b 4× Red

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4085c 2× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4085c 1× Yellow

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 40996 1× Red

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 4286 4× White

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 4286 3× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 4286 4× Yellow

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 4286 2× Orange

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 44302a 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 44567a 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 44567a 2× Yellow

Cone 1 x 1 [No To...

Part #: 4589 1× White

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 2× Trans-Orange

Weapon Sword / Gr...

Part #: 59 1× Chrome Silver

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 6019 1× Yellow

Part #: 6126a 1× Trans-Neon Orange

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 4× Trans-Green

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 4× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 4× Tan

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Trans-Neon Green

Brick Arch 1 x 4 x 2

Part #: 6182 2× Blue

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 2× Reddish Brown

Hinge Plate 1 x 4...

Part #: 73983 2× Black

The set contains a variety of basic bricks in classic colors, making it a useful source for general building and MOC projects. The inclusion of curved slopes and round bricks adds some versatility to the parts selection.