LEGO Set 10042 American Flag: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	10042
Release year	2003
Piece count	35
Minifigures	0
Theme	Seasonal
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 10042 American Flag, released in 2003 as part of the Seasonal line, has 35 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 9 different lots, across 3 colors.

Inventory of set 10042

The inventory of set 10042 lists 35 pieces, spare parts excluded: 9 different lots (one shape in one color) for 6 part shapes. The box also contains 2 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 10042

Main color: white, making up 51% of the parts, followed by red (40%) and blue (8.6%).

Color	Parts	Share
White	18	51%
Red	14	40%
Blue	3	8.6%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	27	77%
Technic Pins	6	17%
Technic Bricks	2	5.7%

Most common parts in set 10042

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate 1 x 3 3623	Red	7
Plate 1 x 3 3623	White	6
Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges 4274	White	6
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Red	4
Plate 1 x 2 3023	White	3
Plate 1 x 6 3666	Red	3
Plate 1 x 6 3666	White	3
Technic Brick 1 x 4 [3 Pin Holes] 3701	Blue	2

6 of the 6 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

No part in set 10042 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 10042 from another set

Share of the parts of set 10042 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
9929 Plates Red	40%	72	1998
10062 Red Plates 1 x n	40%	84	2002
10065 White Plates 1 x n	34%	84	2002
5320 Plates, Small	29%	66	1999
5006293 Chariot	26%	127	2020

No similarly sized set goes above 40%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 10042 within its line

With 35 pieces, set 10042 ranks #376 out of 393 Seasonal sets in our database, which have an average of 230 parts. Among the 241 sets released in 2003, it ranks #223. That is less than half the average Seasonal set size.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 10042 American Flag have?

LEGO set 10042 American Flag has 35 pieces. It was released in 2003 as part of the Seasonal theme.

What year was LEGO set 10042 released?

Set 10042 American Flag was released in 2003 and belongs to the Seasonal theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 10042?

LEGO set 10042 American Flag does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 10042?

The instructions for LEGO set 10042 American Flag can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 10042.

What is the main color of LEGO set 10042?

White, with 18 out of 35 pieces, or 51%. Next come red (40%) and blue (8.6%).

How many different parts does set 10042 contain?

Set 10042 has 9 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 6 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 1 x 3 in red, with 7 copies.

Does LEGO set 10042 contain any exclusive parts?

No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 10042?

Set 9929 Plates Red, released in 1998: it supplies 40%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.