LEGO Set 1788 Treasure Chest: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	1788
Release year	1995
Piece count	167
Minifigures	4
Theme	Pirates
Subtheme	Pirates I
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 1788 Treasure Chest, released in 1995 as part of the Pirates line, has 167 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 115 different lots, across 13 colors.

Inventory of set 1788

The inventory of set 1788 lists 167 pieces, spare parts excluded: 115 different lots (one shape in one color) for 100 part shapes. The box also contains 2 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 1788

Main color: light gray, making up 23% of the parts, followed by black (20%) and brown (15%).

Color	Parts	Share
Light Gray	39	23%
Black	34	20%
Brown	25	15%
Yellow	15	9%
Green	15	9%
White	10	6%
Red	9	5.4%
Blue	6	3.6%
Dark Gray	4	2.4%
Chrome Gold	4	2.4%
Other colors (3)	4	2.4%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks Round and Cones	17	10%
Plates	14	8.4%
Bricks	14	8.4%
Plants & Trees	13	7.8%
Minifig Accessories	9	5.4%
Plates Special	9	5.4%

Most common parts in set 1788

Part	Color	Quantity
Plant, Palm Leaf Small 6148	Green	7
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Light Gray	6
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole 3941	Brown	6
Plant, Palm Tree Trunk - Long Indented Connector 2536a	Brown	5
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b	Light Gray	4
Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise 3749	Light Gray	4
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Light Gray	3
Brick 1 x 4 3010	Light Gray	3
Antenna 1 x 4 with Rounded Top 3957a	Black	3
Plate 2 x 2 Corner 2420	Black	2

72 of the 100 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 1788 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 1788 from another set

Share of the parts of set 1788 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
6292 Enchanted Island	58%	440	2001
6279 Skull Island	42%	386	1995
6281 Pirates Perilous Pitfall	40%	404	1997
6296 Shipwreck Island	32%	226	1996
6494 Mystic Mountain Time Lab	28%	512	1996

No similarly sized set goes above 58%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 1788 within its line

With 167 pieces, set 1788 ranks #20 out of 35 Pirates sets in our database, which have an average of 326 parts. Among the 110 sets released in 1995, it ranks #46.

Included minifigures

Islander - King Kahuka, MaskQuantity : 1
Pirate - Red/Black Stripes, Blue Legs, Red BandanaQuantity : 1
Pirate - Shirt with Knife, Peg Leg, Blue EpaulettesQuantity : 1
Islander - MaleQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 1788 Treasure Chest have?

LEGO set 1788 Treasure Chest has 167 pieces. It was released in 1995 as part of the Pirates theme.

What year was LEGO set 1788 released?

Set 1788 Treasure Chest was released in 1995 and belongs to the Pirates theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 1788?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 1788 Treasure Chest: 4. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 1788?

The instructions for LEGO set 1788 Treasure Chest can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 1788.

What is the main color of LEGO set 1788?

Light gray, with 39 out of 167 pieces, or 23%. Next come black (20%) and brown (15%).

How many different parts does set 1788 contain?

Set 1788 has 115 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 100 part shapes. Most common part: Plant, Palm Leaf Small in green, with 7 copies.

Does LEGO set 1788 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 1788?

Set 6292 Enchanted Island, released in 2001: it supplies 58%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.