LEGO Set 10079 Snowman: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	10079
Release year	2003
Piece count	42
Minifigures	0
Theme	Seasonal
Subtheme	Christmas
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 10079 Snowman, released in 2003 as part of the Seasonal line, has 42 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 18 different lots, across 4 colors.

Inventory of set 10079

The inventory of set 10079 lists 42 pieces, spare parts excluded: 18 different lots (one shape in one color) for 17 part shapes. The box also contains one spare part, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 10079

Main color: white, making up 57% of the parts, followed by black (21%) and yellow (19%).

Color	Parts	Share
White	24	57%
Black	9	21%
Yellow	8	19%
Red	1	2.4%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	11	26%
Bricks Round and Cones	8	19%
Bricks	5	12%
Bricks Sloped	5	12%
Bricks Special	5	12%
Plates Special	4	9.5%

Most common parts in set 10079

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Yellow	5
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight 4070	White	5
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper) 3794a	White	4
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Black	4
Plate 2 x 3 3021	White	3
Plate 1 x 3 3623	Yellow	3
Brick 2 x 3 3002	Black	2
Plate 2 x 3 3021	Black	2
Plate 1 x 2 3023	White	2
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 3039	White	2

17 of the 17 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 10079 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 10079 from another set

Share of the parts of set 10079 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
4660865 Target Lego Gift Card 2011 3 in 1 Set	36%	51	2011
4659758 Build a Bullseye 3 in 1 Target Gift Card Promotional	36%	52	2011
40064 Lamb and Sheep	31%	32	2013
4613985 Build a Bullseye Target Gift Card Promotional	26%	32	2010
6291788 Panda	26%	47	2019

No similarly sized set goes above 36%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 10079 within its line

With 42 pieces, set 10079 ranks #358 out of 393 Seasonal sets in our database, which have an average of 230 parts. Among the 241 sets released in 2003, it ranks #211. That is less than half the average Seasonal set size.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 10079 Snowman have?

LEGO set 10079 Snowman has 42 pieces. It was released in 2003 as part of the Seasonal theme.

What year was LEGO set 10079 released?

Set 10079 Snowman was released in 2003 and belongs to the Seasonal theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 10079?

LEGO set 10079 Snowman does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 10079?

The instructions for LEGO set 10079 Snowman can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 10079.

What is the main color of LEGO set 10079?

White, with 24 out of 42 pieces, or 57%. Next come black (21%) and yellow (19%).

How many different parts does set 10079 contain?

Set 10079 has 18 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 17 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud in yellow, with 5 copies.

Does LEGO set 10079 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 10079?

Set 4660865 Target Lego Gift Card 2011 3 in 1 Set, released in 2011: it supplies 36%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.