Desert Expedition

Desert Expedition (2879-1) is a set in the Desert theme, released in 1998. It has 171 pieces and 5 minifigures.

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Number:2879-1
Released:March 1998
Pieces:171
Box size:24 × 24 × 6 cm
Theme:Desert

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Product details

Number: 2879-1
Name: Desert Expedition
Theme: Adventurers › Desert
Released: March 1998
Launched: March 1998
Retired: December 1998
Pieces: 171
Minifigures: 5
RRP: ≈ 348.34 EUR (1,520.00 PLN) (PL)
Price per piece: ≈ 2.037 EUR (8.889 PLN) (PL)

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PL ≈ 348.34 EUR (1,520.00 PLN) No availability dates published.Recorded by BrickDb since 10/21/2026

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Parts in this set

96 inventory lines

Catalogue image of the part Window 1 x 2 x 2 Plane, Solid Studs

Window 1 x 2 x 2 Plane, Solid Studs 2377· Black

×4

Catalogue image of the part Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove

Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b· Black

×2

Catalogue image of the part Wedge Plate 4 x 9 without Stud Notches

Wedge Plate 4 x 9 without Stud Notches 2413· White

×4

Catalogue image of the part Wedge Plate 3 x 6 Cut Corners

Wedge Plate 3 x 6 Cut Corners 2419· White

×1

Catalogue image of the part Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Plate 2 x 2 Corner 2420· Black

×1

Catalogue image of the part Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle

Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle 2432· Black

×1

Catalogue image of the part Plate 2 x 12

Plate 2 x 12 2445· Light Gray

×1

Plate 2 x 12 2445· Tan

×1

Catalogue image of the part Plant, Palm Tree Trunk - Long Indented Connector

Plant, Palm Tree Trunk - Long Indented Connector 2536a· Brown

×5

Catalogue image of the part Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip and Straight Tips

Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip and Straight Tips 2555· Light Gray

×3

Catalogue image of the part Plant, Palm Tree Base

Plant, Palm Tree Base 2563· Brown

×1

Catalogue image of the part Bar, 4 Top Bars, Palm Tree Top

Bar, 4 Top Bars, Palm Tree Top 2566· Green

×1

Catalogue image of the part Hinge Train Gate 2 x 4

Hinge Train Gate 2 x 4 2873· Tan

×2

Catalogue image of the part Propeller 2 Blade 9 Diameter

Propeller 2 Blade 9 Diameter 2952· Brown

×1

Catalogue image of the part Lever Small Base with Light Gray Lever

Lever Small Base with Light Gray Lever 298c03· Black

×2

Brick 2 x 4 3001· Tan

×1

Brick 2 x 2 3003· Black

×1

Brick 1 x 2 3004· Black

×2

Catalogue image of the part Weapon Gun / Pistol / Revolver Large Barrel, Long Grip

Weapon Gun / Pistol / Revolver Large Barrel, Long Grip 30132· Dark Gray

×2

Catalogue image of the part Weapon Rifle/Gun

Weapon Rifle/Gun 30141· Dark Gray

×4

Catalogue image of the part Grille 1 x 2 x 2 Round Top [Lights & Centre Top Stud]

Grille 1 x 2 x 2 Round Top [Lights & Centre Top Stud] 30147· Dark Gray

×1

Catalogue image of the part Equipment Camera / Camcorder [Movie Style]

Equipment Camera / Camcorder [Movie Style] 30148· Black

×1

Catalogue image of the part Vehicle Base 6 x 5 x 2 [2 Seats]

Vehicle Base 6 x 5 x 2 [2 Seats] 30149· Black

×1

Catalogue image of the part Box / Crate with Handholds 3 x 4 x 1 2/3

Box / Crate with Handholds 3 x 4 x 1 2/3 30150· Brown

×2

5 minifigures

Minifigures in this set

Catalogue image of the minifigure Baron Von Barron

Desert Expedition

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Minifigures in this set

Baron Von Barron

Dr. Charles Lightning with Backpack

Harry Cane

Lord Sam Sinister

Skeleton, Standard Face, Ball Joint Arms (3626b Head)