LEGO Set 10072 TECHNIC Beams: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	10072
Release year	2003
Piece count	56
Minifigures	0
Theme	Bulk Bricks
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 10072 TECHNIC Beams, released in 2003 as part of the Bulk Bricks line, has 56 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 28 different lots, across 2 colors.

Inventory of set 10072

The inventory of set 10072 lists 56 pieces, spare parts excluded: 28 different lots (one shape in one color) for 28 part shapes.

Colors of set 10072

Main color: black, making up 96% of the parts, followed by pearl light gray (3.6%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	54	96%
Pearl Light Gray	2	3.6%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Technic Beams	50	89%
Technic Beams Special	2	3.6%
Technic Special	2	3.6%
Technic Connectors	2	3.6%

Most common parts in set 10072

Part	Color	Quantity
Technic Beam 1 x 4 Thin with Stud Connector 2825	Black	2
Technic Beam Triangle Thin [Type I] 2905	Black	2
Technic Beam 1 x 11.5 Double Bent Thick 32009	Black	2
Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thin 32017	Black	2
Technic Beam 3 x 3 L-Shape Thin 32056	Black	2
Technic Beam 1 x 6 Thin 32063	Black	2
Technic Beam 1 x 7 Thin 32065	Black	2
Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick 32140	Black	2
Technic Beam 3 x 3 L-Shape with Quarter Ellipse Thin 32249	Black	2
Technic Beam 3 x 5 L-Shape with Quarter Ellipse Thin 32250	Black	2

27 of the 28 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 10072 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 10072 from another set

Share of the parts of set 10072 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
8353 Slammer Rhino	39%	217	2003
8645 Muscle Slammer Bike	34%	126	2005
8646 Speed Slammer Bike	34%	126	2005
8451 Dumper	32%	183	2003
8453 Front End Loader	32%	214	2003

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 10072 within its line

With 56 pieces, set 10072 ranks #40 out of 91 Bulk Bricks sets in our database, which have an average of 66 parts. Among the 241 sets released in 2003, it ranks #171.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 10072 TECHNIC Beams have?

LEGO set 10072 TECHNIC Beams has 56 pieces. It was released in 2003 as part of the Bulk Bricks theme.

What year was LEGO set 10072 released?

Set 10072 TECHNIC Beams was released in 2003 and belongs to the Bulk Bricks theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 10072?

LEGO set 10072 TECHNIC Beams does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 10072?

The instructions for LEGO set 10072 TECHNIC Beams can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 10072.

What is the main color of LEGO set 10072?

Black, with 54 out of 56 pieces, or 96%. Next comes pearl light gray (3.6%).

How many different parts does set 10072 contain?

Set 10072 has 28 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 28 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Beam 1 x 4 Thin with Stud Connector in black, with 2 copies.

Does LEGO set 10072 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 10072?

Set 8353 Slammer Rhino, released in 2003: it supplies 39%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.