LEGO 10518 My First Construction Site: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	10518
Release year	2013
Piece count	43
Minifigures	0
Theme	Duplo
Subtheme	Town
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 10518 My First Construction Site, released in 2013 as part of the Duplo line, has 43 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 33 different lots, across 12 colors.

Inventory of set 10518

The inventory of set 10518 lists 43 pieces, spare parts excluded: 33 different lots (one shape in one color) for 27 part shapes.

Colors of set 10518

Main color: red, making up 21% of the parts, followed by yellow (19%) and blue (16%).

Color	Parts	Share
Red	9	21%
Yellow	8	19%
Blue	7	16%
Orange	5	12%
Black	3	7%
Dark Bluish Gray	3	7%
Light Bluish Gray	2	4.7%
Bright Green	2	4.7%
Reddish Brown	1	2.3%
Trans-Light Blue	1	2.3%
Other colors (2)	2	4.7%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Duplo, Quatro and Primo	41	95%
Non-Buildable Figures (Duplo, Fabuland, etc)	2	4.7%

Most common parts in set 10518

Part	Color	Quantity
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 x 1 1/2 with Curved Top 11170	Blue	2
Duplo Car Base 2 x 4 with Fixed Axles - 27.5 Silver Wheels and Black Tires 12592c01	Black	2
Duplo Brick 2 x 3 with Curved Top 2302	Red	2
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Red	2
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Blue	2
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Dark Bluish Gray	2
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 with Red, Dark Red, and Tan Bricks Print 3437pr9992	Red	2
Duplo Plate 2 x 8 44524	Blue	2
Duplo Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Bottom Tube 76371	Yellow	2
Duplo Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Bottom Tube 76371	Orange	2

15 of the 27 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 10518 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 10518 from another set

Share of the parts of set 10518 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
10565 Creative Suitcase	37%	135	2014
10556 Creative Chest	35%	106	2013
4629 Build and Play Box	33%	150	2012
9690 Education Center	30%	172	2009
4627 Fun With Bricks	28%	85	2012

No similarly sized set goes above 37%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 10518 within its line

With 43 pieces, set 10518 ranks #372 out of 522 Duplo sets in our database, which have an average of 69 parts. Among the 356 sets released in 2013, it ranks #291.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 10518 My First Construction Site have?

LEGO set 10518 My First Construction Site has 43 pieces. It was released in 2013 as part of the Duplo theme.

What year was LEGO set 10518 released?

Set 10518 My First Construction Site was released in 2013 and belongs to the Duplo theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 10518?

LEGO set 10518 My First Construction Site does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 10518?

The instructions for LEGO set 10518 My First Construction Site can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 10518.

What is the main color of LEGO set 10518?

Red, with 9 out of 43 pieces, or 21%. Next come yellow (19%) and blue (16%).

How many different parts does set 10518 contain?

Set 10518 has 33 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 27 part shapes. Most common part: Duplo Brick 2 x 2 x 1 1/2 with Curved Top in blue, with 2 copies.

Does LEGO set 10518 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 10518?

Set 10565 Creative Suitcase, released in 2014: it supplies 37%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.