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LEGO Architecture 21001 John Hancock Center

200872 piecesno minifigures

LEGO 21001 John Hancock Center

Specifications

Set number21001
Release year2008
Piece count72
Minifigures0
ThemeArchitecture
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 21001 John Hancock Center, released in 2008 as part of the Architecture line, has 72 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 22 different lots, across 3 colors.

Inventory of set 21001

The inventory of set 21001 lists 69 pieces, spare parts excluded: 22 different lots (one shape in one color) for 21 part shapes. The box also contains 2 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 21001

Main color: black, making up 81% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (14%) and white (4.3%).

ColorPartsShare
Black5681%
Light Bluish Gray1014%
White34.3%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Plates Special1928%
Bricks1725%
Plates1319%
Tiles1217%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes57.2%
Bars, Ladders and Fences22.9%

Most common parts in set 21001

PartColorQuantity
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper) 3794aBlack19
Brick 2 x 3 3002Black7
Brick 1 x 3 3622Black7
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove 6636Light Bluish Gray4
Brick 2 x 4 3001Black3
Plate 2 x 3 3021Black3
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) 4032aLight Bluish Gray3
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove 4162Black3
Plate 4 x 10 3030Black2
Plate 4 x 6 3032Light Bluish Gray2

20 of the 21 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 21001 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 21001 from another set

Share of the parts of set 21001 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set 19720 John Hancock Center (Brickstructures Version) supplies 100% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 21001 within its line

With 72 pieces, set 21001 ranks #60 out of 64 Architecture sets in our database, which have an average of 846 parts. Among the 224 sets released in 2008, it ranks #165. 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 model

3D model: Merlijn Wissink, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 21001 John Hancock Center have?

LEGO set 21001 John Hancock Center has 72 pieces. It was released in 2008 as part of the Architecture theme.

What year was LEGO set 21001 released?

Set 21001 John Hancock Center was released in 2008 and belongs to the Architecture theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 21001?

LEGO set 21001 John Hancock Center does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 21001?

The instructions for LEGO set 21001 John Hancock Center can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 21001.

What is the main color of LEGO set 21001?

Black, with 56 out of 69 pieces, or 81%. Next come light bluish gray (14%) and white (4.3%).

How many different parts does set 21001 contain?

Set 21001 has 22 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 21 part shapes. Most common part: Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper) in black, with 19 copies.

Does LEGO set 21001 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 21001?

Set 19720 John Hancock Center (Brickstructures Version), released in 2008: it supplies 100%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Set number21001
Release year2008
ThemeArchitecture
Piece count72
Minifigures0
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30