LEGO 11040 Magical Transparent Box: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	11040
Release year	2025
Piece count	340
Minifigures	0
Theme	Classic
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 11040, Magical Transparent Box, is part of the Classic theme and focuses on colourful builds using transparent bricks.

Magical Transparent Box belongs to LEGO Classic, a theme built around free construction and reusable parts rather than a licensed setting or a single display subject. The set’s identity comes from transparent elements and bright colours, giving builders material for small imaginative models.

Its notable feature is the use of transparent bricks, which can add light, colour layering and simple visual effects to small builds. Retail information refers to possible creations such as a unicorn, dragon or penguin, and also mentions hanging elements for key rings, but the set is best understood as a flexible parts assortment.

It suits builders who want a creative box for play, display of small models or expansion of a parts collection. Within the Classic theme, it functions as a complementary set, especially useful when transparent pieces are desired for custom builds or decorative objects.

Inventory of set 11040

The inventory of set 11040 lists 340 pieces, spare parts excluded: 82 different lots (one shape in one color) for 50 part shapes. The box also contains 19 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 11040

Main color: trans-clear, making up 23% of the parts, followed by trans-light blue (17%) and white (14%).

Color	Parts	Share
Trans-Clear	78	23%
Trans-Light Blue	58	17%
White	48	14%
Trans-Yellow	46	14%
Trans-Dark Pink	46	14%
Light Aqua	28	8.2%
Bright Light Yellow	24	7.1%
Dark Pink	6	1.8%
Pearl Gold	6	1.8%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	96	28%
Bricks Sloped	78	23%
Bricks Curved	44	13%
Plates	32	9.4%
Bricks Special	28	8.2%
Tiles Round and Curved	24	7.1%

Most common parts in set 11040

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200	Trans-Yellow	12
Brick Special 1 x 2 with 1 Center Stud on 1 Side, No Bottom Stud Holder 7133	Trans-Clear	10
Brick 1 x 2 without Bottom Tube 3065	Trans-Yellow	8
Brick 1 x 2 without Bottom Tube 3065	Trans-Dark Pink	8
Brick 1 x 2 without Bottom Tube 3065	Trans-Light Blue	8
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200	Trans-Light Blue	8
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200	Trans-Dark Pink	8
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200	Trans-Clear	8
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 No Studs, No Bottom Stud Holder 7134	Trans-Clear	8
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [No Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] 7261	Trans-Yellow	8

38 of the 50 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 11040

2 part shapes in set 11040 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, 6 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Brick 1 x 2 without Bottom Tube with Black Curved Line / Smile print 3065pr0006	Trans-Clear
Brick Curved Inverted 2 x 4 Double, Curved Line (Smile) Print 5174pr0006	Trans-Clear

No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 11040 relies on a little-shared assortment.

Size of set 11040 within its line

With 340 pieces, set 11040 ranks #42 out of 67 Classic sets in our database, which have an average of 620 parts. Among the 625 sets released in 2025, it ranks #285.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 11040 Magical Transparent Box have?

LEGO set 11040 Magical Transparent Box has 340 pieces. It was released in 2025 as part of the Classic theme.

What year was LEGO set 11040 released?

Set 11040 Magical Transparent Box was released in 2025 and belongs to the Classic theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 11040?

LEGO set 11040 Magical Transparent Box does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 11040?

The instructions for LEGO set 11040 Magical Transparent Box can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 11040.

What is the main color of LEGO set 11040?

Trans-clear, with 78 out of 340 pieces, or 23%. Next come trans-light blue (17%) and white (14%).

How many different parts does set 11040 contain?

Set 11040 has 82 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 50 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) in trans-yellow, with 12 copies.

Does LEGO set 11040 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 2 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Brick 1 x 2 without Bottom Tube with Black Curved Line / Smile print.

What makes Magical Transparent Box different from a general Classic brick box?

Its emphasis is on transparent elements, which support light and colour effects in small custom builds. The set remains an open-ended Classic assortment rather than a fixed model.