LEGO 10039 Black Falcon's Fortress: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	10039
Release year	2002
Piece count	430
Minifigures	4
Theme	Castle
Subtheme	Black Falcons
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 10039 Black Falcon's Fortress, released in 2002 as part of the Castle line, has 430 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 108 different lots, across 9 colors.

Inventory of set 10039

The inventory of set 10039 lists 430 pieces, spare parts excluded: 108 different lots (one shape in one color) for 82 part shapes. The box also contains 7 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 10039

Main color: light gray, making up 69% of the parts, followed by black (18%) and green (4.2%).

Color	Parts	Share
Light Gray	296	69%
Black	77	18%
Green	18	4.2%
Yellow	11	2.6%
Blue	11	2.6%
Brown	9	2.1%
Red	4	0.9%
White	3	0.7%
Dark Gray	1	0.2%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	149	35%
Plates	95	22%
Bricks Sloped	49	11%
Panels	22	5.1%
Bricks Curved	15	3.5%
Bricks Round and Cones	11	2.6%

Most common parts in set 10039

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Light Gray	66
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Light Gray	49
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Light Gray	12
Brick 1 x 4 3010	Light Gray	11
Plate 1 x 1 3024	Light Gray	11
Panel 3 x 3 x 6 Corner Wall 2345	Light Gray	10
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Light Gray	9
Plate 1 x 3 3623	Light Gray	9
Plate 1 x 4 3710	Light Gray	9
Panel 2 x 5 x 6 Wall with Arched Window 4444	Light Gray	9

68 of the 82 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

Exclusive parts in set 10039

2 part shapes in set 10039 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set.

Part	Color
Torso Black Falcon Pointier Bottom Shield Print (1st Reissue), Black Arms, Yellow Hands 973c03h01pr0297	Blue
Flag 2 x 2 Square [Thin Clips] with Black Falcon Reissue Print with Pointy Shield Bottom 2335pr0013	Blue

Rebuilding set 10039 from another set

Share of the parts of set 10039 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
6090 Royal Knight's Castle	46%	763	1995
6097 Night Lord's Castle	37%	607	1997
10001 Metroliner	31%	787	2001
10000 Guarded Inn	29%	256	2001
3739 Blacksmith Shop	28%	629	2002

No similarly sized set goes above 46%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 10039 within its line

With 430 pieces, set 10039 ranks #24 out of 118 Castle sets in our database, which have an average of 266 parts. Among the 269 sets released in 2002, it ranks #26.

Included minifigures

Archer (Black Falcon) - Black Legs, Black Hips, Pointed Shield, Chin-GuardQuantity : 2
Knight (Black Falcon) - Black Legs, Black Hips, Pointed Shield, Neck-ProtectorQuantity : 2
Knight (Breastplate on Black) - Black Legs, Dark Gray Helmet, Blue PlumeQuantity : 1
Knight (Breastplate on Blue) - Black Legs, Black Helmet, Red Plume, Plastic CapeQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 10039 Black Falcon's Fortress have?

LEGO set 10039 Black Falcon's Fortress has 430 pieces. It was released in 2002 as part of the Castle theme.

What year was LEGO set 10039 released?

Set 10039 Black Falcon's Fortress was released in 2002 and belongs to the Castle theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 10039?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 10039 Black Falcon's Fortress: 4. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 10039?

The instructions for LEGO set 10039 Black Falcon's Fortress can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 10039.

What is the main color of LEGO set 10039?

Light gray, with 296 out of 430 pieces, or 69%. Next come black (18%) and green (4.2%).

How many different parts does set 10039 contain?

Set 10039 has 108 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 82 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 2 in light gray, with 66 copies.

Does LEGO set 10039 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 2 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Torso Black Falcon Pointier Bottom Shield Print (1st Reissue), Black Arms, Yellow Hands.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 10039?

Set 6090 Royal Knight's Castle, released in 1995: it supplies 46%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.