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LEGO Town 1256 Shell Petrol Pump

1999157 pieces2 minifigures

LEGO 1256 Shell Petrol Pump

Specifications

Set number1256
Release year1999
Piece count157
Minifigures2
ThemeTown
SubthemeTown Jr.
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 1256 Shell Petrol Pump, released in 1999 as part of the Town line, has 157 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 83 different lots, across 10 colors.

Inventory of set 1256

The inventory of set 1256 lists 157 pieces, spare parts excluded: 83 different lots (one shape in one color) for 71 part shapes. The box also contains 8 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 1256

Main color: white, making up 28% of the parts, followed by black (19%) and red (14%).

ColorPartsShare
White4428%
Black3019%
Red2214%
Light Gray2214%
Yellow2013%
Green63.8%
Trans-Red53.2%
Trans-Yellow31.9%
Brown31.9%
Trans-Clear10.6%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Bricks4025%
Plates2415%
Wheels and Tyres148.9%
Bricks Special127.6%
Plants & Trees127.6%
Tiles Special63.8%

Most common parts in set 1256

PartColorQuantity
Brick 1 x 3 3622Black10
Brick 1 x 2 3004White6
Wheel 8 x 9 with Round Hole for Wheel Holder Pin 30027aWhite4
Tyre 14 x 9 Smooth Small Wide Slick 30028Black4
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Vertical Clip [Thick U Clip] 30237aWhite4
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight 4070Black4
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight 4070White4
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412bBlack3
Plate 1 x 1 3024Trans-Yellow3
Window 4 x 10 x 2 Roof Slope Double, Complete Assembly, Trans-Dark Blue Glass 30343c01White3

59 of the 71 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 1256

One part shape in set 1256 appears in no other set in the catalog, most often a printed element, a sticker or a mold specific to the model. If it gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 2 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

PartColor
Sticker Sheet for Set 1256-1 22648

Rebuilding set 1256 from another set

Share of the parts of set 1256 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

SetFoundPartsRelease year
6598 Metro PD Station29%5681996
6472 Gas N' Wash Express28%4742001

No similarly sized set goes above 29%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 1256 within its line

With 157 pieces, set 1256 ranks #74 out of 181 Town sets in our database, which have an average of 182 parts. Among the 186 sets released in 1999, it ranks #62.

Included minifigures

  • Minifigure Racer, White Shirt with Shell Logo, Black Legs, Red Helmet with Visor from set 1256Racer, White Shirt with Shell Logo, Black Legs, Red Helmet with VisorQuantity : 1
  • Minifigure Man, Brown Jacket, Light Gray Legs, Black Hair, Sunglasses from set 1256Man, Brown Jacket, Light Gray Legs, Black Hair, SunglassesQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 1256 Shell Petrol Pump have?

LEGO set 1256 Shell Petrol Pump has 157 pieces. It was released in 1999 as part of the Town theme.

What year was LEGO set 1256 released?

Set 1256 Shell Petrol Pump was released in 1999 and belongs to the Town theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 1256?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 1256 Shell Petrol Pump: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 1256?

The instructions for LEGO set 1256 Shell Petrol Pump can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 1256.

What is the main color of LEGO set 1256?

White, with 44 out of 157 pieces, or 28%. Next come black (19%) and red (14%).

How many different parts does set 1256 contain?

Set 1256 has 83 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 71 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 3 in black, with 10 copies.

Does LEGO set 1256 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 1256-1.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 1256?

Set 6598 Metro PD Station, released in 1996: it supplies 29%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Set number1256
Release year1999
ThemeTown
Piece count157
Minifigures2
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30