LEGO Set 10040 Black Seas Barracuda: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	10040
Release year	2002
Piece count	916
Minifigures	8
Theme	Pirates
Subtheme	Pirates I
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 10040 Black Seas Barracuda, released in 2002 as part of the Pirates line, has 916 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 196 different lots, across 10 colors.

Inventory of set 10040

The inventory of set 10040 lists 916 pieces, spare parts excluded: 196 different lots (one shape in one color) for 153 part shapes. The box also contains 7 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 10040

Main color: black, making up 63% of the parts, followed by yellow (14%) and brown (5.5%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	574	63%
Yellow	124	14%
Brown	50	5.5%
Light Gray	50	5.5%
White	44	4.8%
Red	23	2.5%
Dark Gray	16	1.7%
Chrome Gold	16	1.7%
Trans-Yellow	12	1.3%
Blue	7	0.8%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	226	25%
Bricks	129	14%
Bricks Sloped	86	9.4%
Plates Special	77	8.4%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	51	5.6%
Bricks Round and Cones	47	5.1%

Most common parts in set 10040

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Black	32
Plate 1 x 10 4477	Black	30
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Black	29
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Black	24
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Black	23
Plate 1 x 6 3666	Black	22
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Black	17
Brick 1 x 3 3622	Black	17
Brick Sloped 33° 3 x 1 4286	Yellow	16
Wheel 8 x 6 4624	Brown	16

114 of the 153 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 10040

One part shape in set 10040 appears in no other set in the catalog, most often a printed element, a sticker or a mold specific to the model. If it gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set.

Part	Color
Torso Vest with Blue and White Stripes with Black Belt Buckle Print, Yellow Arms and Hands 973c01h01pr0036	Yellow

Rebuilding set 10040 from another set

Share of the parts of set 10040 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
5571 Giant Truck	37%	1,746	1996
10237 The Tower of Orthanc	36%	2,361	2013
6289 Red Beard Runner	33%	711	1996
6290 Red Beard Runner	33%	712	2001
76139 1989 Batmobile	30%	3,310	2019

No similarly sized set goes above 37%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 10040 within its line

With 916 pieces, set 10040 ranks #2 out of 35 Pirates sets in our database, which have an average of 326 parts. Among the 269 sets released in 2002, it ranks #5. That is 2.8 times the average Pirates set size.

Included minifigures

Pirate - Blue Jacket, Light Gray Legs, Black TricorneQuantity : 1
Pirate - Blue Jacket, White Legs, Brown Bicorne, 3626bQuantity : 1
Pirate - Red Stripes, Blue Legs, Blue BandanaQuantity : 1
Pirate - Red Stripes, White Legs, Blue BandanaQuantity : 1
Pirate - Captain, Light Gray Hook, Bicorne with Skull, 3626bQuantity : 1
Pirate - Female, White Legs, Blue Bandana, 3626bQuantity : 1
Pirate - Blue Stripes, Blue Legs, Red Bandana, Black Belt Buckle, 3626bQuantity : 1
Pirate - Blue Stripes, White Legs, Red Bandana, Black Belt Buckle, 3626bQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 10040 Black Seas Barracuda have?

LEGO set 10040 Black Seas Barracuda has 916 pieces. It was released in 2002 as part of the Pirates theme.

What year was LEGO set 10040 released?

Set 10040 Black Seas Barracuda was released in 2002 and belongs to the Pirates theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 10040?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 10040 Black Seas Barracuda: 8. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 10040?

The instructions for LEGO set 10040 Black Seas Barracuda can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 10040.

What is the main color of LEGO set 10040?

Black, with 574 out of 916 pieces, or 63%. Next come yellow (14%) and brown (5.5%).

How many different parts does set 10040 contain?

Set 10040 has 196 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 153 part shapes. Most common part: Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud in black, with 32 copies.

Does LEGO set 10040 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Torso Vest with Blue and White Stripes with Black Belt Buckle Print, Yellow Arms and Hands.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 10040?

Set 5571 Giant Truck, released in 1996: it supplies 37%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.