LEGO Architecture 21000 Sears Tower

Specifications
| Set number | 21000 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2008 |
| Piece count | 69 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Architecture |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 21000 Sears Tower, released in 2008 as part of the Architecture line, has 69 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 18 different lots, across 3 colors.
Inventory of set 21000
The inventory of set 21000 lists 69 pieces, spare parts excluded: 18 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 21000
Main color: black, making up 88% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (8.7%) and white (2.9%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 61 | 88% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 6 | 8.7% | |
| White | 2 | 2.9% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bricks | 36 | 52% | |
| Tiles | 18 | 26% | |
| Plates | 6 | 8.7% | |
| Plates Special | 6 | 8.7% | |
| Bars, Ladders and Fences | 2 | 2.9% | |
| Bricks Curved | 1 | 1.4% |
Most common parts in set 21000
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Brick 1 x 3 3622 | Black | 12 |
| Brick 2 x 3 3002 | Black | 9 |
| Tile 1 x 1 with Groove 3070b | Black | 7 |
| Brick 1 x 1 3005 | Black | 6 |
| Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper) 3794a | Black | 6 |
| Tile 1 x 6 with Groove 6636 | Light Bluish Gray | 4 |
| Brick 2 x 2 Corner 2357 | Black | 3 |
| Brick 2 x 2 3003 | Black | 3 |
| Brick 1 x 2 3004 | Black | 3 |
| Tile 1 x 8 with Groove 4162 | Black | 3 |
17 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 21000 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
Rebuilding set 21000 from another set
Share of the parts of set 21000 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19710 Sears Tower (Brickstructures Version) | 99% | 68 | 2008 |
| 19720 John Hancock Center (Brickstructures Version) | 55% | 69 | 2008 |
| 21001 John Hancock Center | 55% | 72 | 2008 |
| 9935 Basic Bricks (black) | 35% | 62 | 1999 |
| 40370 40 Years of LEGO Trains | 29% | 188 | 2020 |
Set 19710 Sears Tower (Brickstructures Version) supplies 99% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.
Size of set 21000 within its line
With 69 pieces, set 21000 ranks #62 out of 64 Architecture sets in our database, which have an average of 846 parts. Among the 224 sets released in 2008, it ranks #169. That is less than half the average Architecture set size.
The set in 3D
Spin the official model of the set, brick by brick.
Load the 3D model3D model: Damien Roux, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 21000 Sears Tower have?
LEGO set 21000 Sears Tower has 69 pieces. It was released in 2008 as part of the Architecture theme.
What year was LEGO set 21000 released?
Set 21000 Sears Tower was released in 2008 and belongs to the Architecture theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 21000?
LEGO set 21000 Sears Tower does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 21000?
The instructions for LEGO set 21000 Sears Tower can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 21000.
What is the main color of LEGO set 21000?
Black, with 61 out of 69 pieces, or 88%. Next come light bluish gray (8.7%) and white (2.9%).
How many different parts does set 21000 contain?
Set 21000 has 18 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 18 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 3 in black, with 12 copies.
Does LEGO set 21000 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 21000?
Set 19710 Sears Tower (Brickstructures Version), released in 2008: it supplies 99%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
Sets from the same theme
19720 John Hancock Center (Brickstructures Version)2008 · 69 pieces
19710 Sears Tower (Brickstructures Version)2008 · 68 pieces
3D21001 John Hancock Center2008 · 72 pieces
3D21002 Empire State Building2009 · 77 pieces
3D21003 Seattle Space Needle2009 · 57 pieces
3D21004 Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum2009 · 208 pieces
3D21005 Fallingwater2009 · 811 pieces
3D21007 Rockefeller Center2010 · 240 pieces







