LEGO Set 1870 Freestyle Set: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	1870
Release year	1995
Piece count	43
Minifigures	0
Theme	Freestyle
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 1870 Freestyle Set, released in 1995 as part of the Freestyle line, has 43 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 19 different lots, across 7 colors.

Inventory of set 1870

The inventory of set 1870 lists 43 pieces, spare parts excluded: 19 different lots (one shape in one color) for 18 part shapes. The box also contains one spare part, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 1870

Main color: red, making up 33% of the parts, followed by blue (21%) and white (21%).

Color	Parts	Share
Red	14	33%
Blue	9	21%
White	9	21%
Black	6	14%
Yellow	3	7%
Light Gray	1	2.3%
Green	1	2.3%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks Sloped	8	19%
Wheels and Tyres	8	19%
Bricks	7	16%
Plates	7	16%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	5	12%
Plants & Trees	4	9.3%

Most common parts in set 1870

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	White	5
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b	Red	4
Tyre 15 x 6 Offset Tread Small 3641	Black	4
Wheel 8 x 6 4624	White	4
Plate 2 x 3 3021	Blue	3
Brick Sloped 33° 3 x 2 3298	Blue	3
Plant, Flower - Small 3742	Yellow	3
Brick 2 x 2 3003	Red	2
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Red	2
Plate 2 x 4 3020	Red	2

18 of the 18 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 1870 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 1870 from another set

Share of the parts of set 1870 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
4221 Challenger Set 100	35%	66	1998
3040 Challenger Set 200	35%	159	1998
03093 The Race to Build It Board Game	30%	99	1999
5899 House Building Set	30%	134	2010
4284 Classic Trial Size	28%	123	1999

No similarly sized set goes above 35%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 1870 within its line

With 43 pieces, set 1870 ranks #49 out of 56 Freestyle sets in our database, which have an average of 296 parts. Among the 110 sets released in 1995, it ranks #94. That is less than half the average Freestyle set size.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 1870 Freestyle Set have?

LEGO set 1870 Freestyle Set has 43 pieces. It was released in 1995 as part of the Freestyle theme.

What year was LEGO set 1870 released?

Set 1870 Freestyle Set was released in 1995 and belongs to the Freestyle theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 1870?

LEGO set 1870 Freestyle Set does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 1870?

The instructions for LEGO set 1870 Freestyle Set can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 1870.

What is the main color of LEGO set 1870?

Red, with 14 out of 43 pieces, or 33%. Next come blue (21%) and white (21%).

How many different parts does set 1870 contain?

Set 1870 has 19 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 18 part shapes. Most common part: Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud in white, with 5 copies.

Does LEGO set 1870 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 1870?

Set 4221 Challenger Set 100, released in 1998: it supplies 35%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.