LEGO Fun with Building Tub
Set #4496 · 2004 · 1,000 pieces · Advanced build
Set Details
- Set Number
- 4496
- Name
- Fun with Building Tub
- Theme
- Make & Create
- Year
- 2004
- Pieces
- 1,000
- Complexity
- Advanced
- Build Time
- 4-8 hours
- Ages
- 14+
- Type
- Both play and display
About LEGO Fun with Building Tub
LEGO Fun with Building Tub (set #4496) is a large, detailed build with 1,000 pieces from the Make & Create theme, released in 2004. The Make & Create line features creative building kits and brick tubs for open-ended play. At 1,000 pieces, this is a advanced-level build with an estimated build time of 4-8 hours, suitable for ages 14+.
Set Highlights
- 1,000 pieces across multiple numbered bags — staged building keeps the process organized.
- Compatible with all standard LEGO sets — bricks extend naturally into other sets you own.
- Versatile build — display-worthy when complete, durable enough for active play.
Who Is This Set For?
Gift for Ages 14+
The advanced difficulty makes this accessible without being trivial — a well-matched gift for LEGO fans in the 14+ age range.
Weekend Build Project
1,000 pieces with an estimated 4-8 hours fits comfortably into a focused afternoon or weekend session.
Expanding a Make & Create Collection
A solid addition for collectors building out their Make & Create shelf. Introduces parts and builds that complement other sets from the same line.
Build Tips
Open bags one numbered sequence at a time — LEGO orders them to match the build stages and keeps loose piece counts manageable.
Budget 4-8 hours across multiple sessions rather than one sitting. Fatigue leads to missed connections that are hard to trace later.
Keep the instruction booklet after building — it's the most reliable reference for disassembly, cleaning, or reassembly after storage.
Finding Instructions
Building instructions for LEGO Fun with Building Tub (#4496) are available as a free PDF on LEGO.com. You can also upload a photo of this set to LegoFinder to identify it and access the instructions directly.
Fun with Building Tub FAQ
Related Reading
More Make & Create Sets
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Also Released in 2004
All 2004 sets →Similar Build Difficulty
Sets at roughly the same piece count and complexity tier — different theme and year, but a similar build experience.
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