LEGO Classic 11045 Creative Colorful Bricks

Specifications
| Set number | 11045 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 |
| Piece count | 820 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Classic |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 11045 Creative Colorful Bricks is part of the Classic theme and is listed for 2026. With 820 pieces, it provides a colorful brick assortment for open-ended builds, including animals, dinosaurs, an airplane and a car.
Creative Colorful Bricks belongs to LEGO Classic, a theme focused on open building rather than a licensed storyline. Set 11045 is not defined by one fixed display model. It is described as a colorful brick selection for making several simple subjects, including animals, dinosaurs, an airplane and a car.
This set is best understood as a free-building box, suitable for play, experimentation and expanding a parts collection. Within Classic, it sits among the general-purpose assortments rather than scene-based sets. Collectors can identify it clearly by its set number, theme and release year.
Inventory of set 11045
The inventory of set 11045 lists 820 pieces, spare parts excluded: 54 different lots (one shape in one color) for 7 part shapes.
Colors of set 11045
Main color: bright light orange, making up 12% of the parts, followed by black (12%) and white (12%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Light Orange | 98 | 12% | |
| Black | 98 | 12% | |
| White | 98 | 12% | |
| Lime | 98 | 12% | |
| Medium Nougat | 98 | 12% | |
| Red | 98 | 12% | |
| Dark Pink | 98 | 12% | |
| Dark Azure | 98 | 12% | |
| Trans-Light Blue | 12 | 1.5% | |
| Trans-Yellow | 12 | 1.5% | |
| Other colors (1) | 12 | 1.5% |
Most common parts in set 11045
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Brick 2 x 4 3001 | Red | 32 |
| Brick 2 x 4 3001 | Medium Nougat | 32 |
| Brick 2 x 4 3001 | Lime | 32 |
| Brick 2 x 4 3001 | Bright Light Orange | 32 |
| Brick 2 x 4 3001 | Dark Pink | 32 |
| Brick 2 x 4 3001 | Dark Azure | 32 |
| Brick 2 x 4 3001 | Black | 32 |
| Brick 2 x 4 3001 | White | 32 |
| Brick 2 x 2 3003 | Bright Light Orange | 20 |
| Brick 2 x 2 3003 | Red | 20 |
7 of the 7 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 11045 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
Rebuilding set 11045 from another set
Share of the parts of set 11045 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11030 Lots of Bricks | 60% | 1,000 | 2023 |
| 5491 XXL 2000 | 39% | 2,000 | 2006 |
| 5589 Giant Box | 38% | 1,600 | 2009 |
| 5512 XXL Box | 38% | 1,600 | 2010 |
| 5517 XXL 1800 | 38% | 1,800 | 2007 |
No similarly sized set goes above 60%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 11045 within its line
With 820 pieces, set 11045 ranks #22 out of 67 Classic sets in our database, which have an average of 620 parts. Among the 558 sets released in 2026, it ranks #137.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 11045 Creative Colorful Bricks have?
LEGO set 11045 Creative Colorful Bricks has 820 pieces. It was released in 2026 as part of the Classic theme.
What year was LEGO set 11045 released?
Set 11045 Creative Colorful Bricks was released in 2026 and belongs to the Classic theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 11045?
LEGO set 11045 Creative Colorful Bricks does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 11045?
The instructions for LEGO set 11045 Creative Colorful Bricks can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 11045.
What is the main color of LEGO set 11045?
Bright light orange, with 98 out of 820 pieces, or 12%. Next come black (12%) and white (12%).
How many different parts does set 11045 contain?
Set 11045 has 54 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 7 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 2 x 4 in red, with 32 copies.
Does LEGO set 11045 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 11045?
Set 11030 Lots of Bricks, released in 2023: it supplies 60%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
Is Creative Colorful Bricks tied to a licensed theme?
No. The set is assigned to LEGO Classic, which focuses on open-ended building with general bricks.
See also
Sets from the same theme
11044 Creative Build-and-Play Box2025 · 750 pieces
11042 Creative Happy Box2025 · 681 pieces
11043 Cool Creative Box2025 · 510 pieces
11041 Creative Dinosaurs2025 · 450 pieces
11040 Magical Transparent Box2025 · 340 pieces
11039 Creative Food Friends2025 · 150 pieces
11035 Creative Houses2024 · 850 pieces
11038 Vibrant Creative Brick Box2024 · 850 pieces
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