LEGO Set 10049 Large Wheels and Axles: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	10049
Release year	2002
Piece count	31
Minifigures	0
Theme	Bulk Bricks
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 10049 Large Wheels and Axles, released in 2002 as part of the Bulk Bricks line, has 31 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 7 different lots, across 4 colors.

Inventory of set 10049

The inventory of set 10049 lists 31 pieces, spare parts excluded: 7 different lots (one shape in one color) for 7 part shapes.

Colors of set 10049

Main color: black, making up 39% of the parts, followed by white (26%) and dark gray (19%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	12	39%
White	8	26%
Dark Gray	6	19%
Light Gray	5	16%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Wheels and Tyres	25	81%
Bricks Special	4	13%
Plates Special	2	6.5%

Most common parts in set 10049

Part	Color	Quantity
Wheel 18 x 14 with Tread Small Hub 30285	White	8
Wheel 11 x 8 with Center Groove 42610	Light Gray	5
Tyre 30.4 x 14 Offset Tread 30391	Black	4
Tyre 24 x 14 Shallow Tread (Tread Small Hub) 30648	Black	4
Tyre 17.5 x 6 with Shallow Staggered Treads 51011	Black	4
Brick Special 2 x 4 with Pins 6249	Dark Gray	4
Plate Special 2 x 4 with Pins 30157	Dark Gray	2

7 of the 7 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 10049 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 10049 from another set

Share of the parts of set 10049 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
4608 Bank Breakout	39%	68	2001
4609 Fire Attack Team	39%	97	2001
4605 Fire Response SUV	32%	32	2001
4618 Twin Rotor Cargo	29%	47	2002
4619 A.I.R. Patrol Jet	29%	66	2002

No similarly sized set goes above 39%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 10049 within its line

With 31 pieces, set 10049 ranks #91 out of 91 Bulk Bricks sets in our database, which have an average of 66 parts. Among the 269 sets released in 2002, it ranks #264. That is less than half the average Bulk Bricks set size.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 10049 Large Wheels and Axles have?

LEGO set 10049 Large Wheels and Axles has 31 pieces. It was released in 2002 as part of the Bulk Bricks theme.

What year was LEGO set 10049 released?

Set 10049 Large Wheels and Axles was released in 2002 and belongs to the Bulk Bricks theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 10049?

LEGO set 10049 Large Wheels and Axles does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 10049?

The instructions for LEGO set 10049 Large Wheels and Axles can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 10049.

What is the main color of LEGO set 10049?

Black, with 12 out of 31 pieces, or 39%. Next come white (26%) and dark gray (19%).

How many different parts does set 10049 contain?

Set 10049 has 7 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 7 part shapes. Most common part: Wheel 18 x 14 with Tread Small Hub in white, with 8 copies.

Does LEGO set 10049 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 10049?

Set 4608 Bank Breakout, released in 2001: it supplies 39%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.