LEGO Set 10159 City Airport: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	10159
Release year	2004
Piece count	914
Minifigures	12
Theme	Town
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 10159 City Airport, released in 2004 as part of the Town line, has 914 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 324 different lots, across 14 colors.

Inventory of set 10159

The inventory of set 10159 lists 914 pieces, spare parts excluded: 324 different lots (one shape in one color) for 205 part shapes. The box also contains 15 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 10159

Main color: white, making up 31% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (14%) and yellow (13%).

Color	Parts	Share
White	282	31%
Light Bluish Gray	130	14%
Yellow	117	13%
Black	116	13%
Red	93	10%
Blue	46	5%
Trans-Light Blue	34	3.7%
Green	31	3.4%
Trans-Yellow	16	1.8%
Trans-Red	15	1.6%
Other colors (4)	33	3.6%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	173	19%
Bricks	126	14%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	67	7.3%
Wheels and Tyres	55	6%
Bricks Sloped	54	5.9%
Panels	48	5.3%

Most common parts in set 10159

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	White	30
Brick 1 x 1 3005	White	18
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b	White	15
Tyre 14 x 4 Smooth Small Single 3139	Black	14
Wheel 8 x 6 4624	Light Bluish Gray	14
Brick 1 x 3 3622	White	12
Tyre 15 x 6 Offset Tread Small 3641	Black	12
Wheel 8 x 6 4624	White	12
Glass for Window 1 x 2 x 2 Plane 4862	Trans-Light Blue	12
Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [Square Corners] 4865a	Yellow	12

154 of the 205 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 10159

5 part shapes in set 10159 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 13 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Baseplate 32 x 32 with 6-Stud Straight with Dark Gray Runway / Road with White Center Line Print 44336pr0003	Green
Baseplate 32 x 32 with 7-Stud Straight, Dual with Crosswalk Print 30225pr0001	Green
Baseplate 32 x 32 with 6-Stud Crossroads with Runway Print 44343pr0002	Green
Windscreen 6 x 4 x 1 1/3 with Solid Studs 6152b	Trans-Light Blue
Torso Bomber Jacket and Black T-Shirt Print, Reddish Brown Arms, Yellow Hands 973c19h01pr0070	Reddish Brown

Rebuilding set 10159 from another set

Share of the parts of set 10159 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
10184 Town Plan	26%	2,011	2008
9324 Micro Building Set	25%	1,657	2007

No similarly sized set goes above 26%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 10159 within its line

With 914 pieces, set 10159 ranks #2 out of 181 Town sets in our database, which have an average of 182 parts. Among the 227 sets released in 2004, it ranks #15. That is 5 times the average Town set size.

The set in 3D

Spin the official model of the set, brick by brick.

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3D model: Zoltán Kéri, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)

Included minifigures

Man, White Top with Large Octan Logo, Green Legs, Red CapQuantity : 1
Man, Green Jacket, Green Legs, Red Cap, Blue SunglassesQuantity : 1
Airline Worker, Woman, Blue Jacket with Plane Logo and White Scarf, White Legs, Black Hair, Red LipsQuantity : 1
Policeman, Black Suit with Tie and Badge, White Hat, MoustacheQuantity : 1
Man, White Tank Top with Windsurfer, White Legs, Blue Cap, MoustacheQuantity : 1
Man, Blue and White Striped Tank Top, Red Cap, MoustacheQuantity : 1
Blue Torso, Red Legs, Black HairQuantity : 1
Pilot - Blue Torso, Blue Legs, Black HairQuantity : 1
Pilot - Blue Torso, Blue Legs, Red CapQuantity : 1
Pilot - Blue Torso, Blue Legs, Red HelmetQuantity : 1
Pilot - Reddish Brown Torso, Blue Legs, White HelmetQuantity : 1
Pilot - Black Torso, Black Legs Black HatQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 10159 City Airport have?

LEGO set 10159 City Airport has 914 pieces. It was released in 2004 as part of the Town theme.

What year was LEGO set 10159 released?

Set 10159 City Airport was released in 2004 and belongs to the Town theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 10159?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 10159 City Airport: 12. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 10159?

The instructions for LEGO set 10159 City Airport can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 10159.

What is the main color of LEGO set 10159?

White, with 282 out of 914 pieces, or 31%. Next come light bluish gray (14%) and yellow (13%).

How many different parts does set 10159 contain?

Set 10159 has 324 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 205 part shapes. Most common part: Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud in white, with 30 copies.

Does LEGO set 10159 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 5 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Baseplate 32 x 32 with 6-Stud Straight with Dark Gray Runway / Road with White Center Line Print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 10159?

Set 10184 Town Plan, released in 2008: it supplies 26%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.