LEGO Architecture 21001 John Hancock Center

Specifications
| Set number | 21001 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2008 |
| Piece count | 72 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Architecture |
| Building instructions | Download 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%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 56 | 81% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 10 | 14% | |
| White | 3 | 4.3% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates Special | 19 | 28% | |
| Bricks | 17 | 25% | |
| Plates | 13 | 19% | |
| Tiles | 12 | 17% | |
| Plates Round Curved and Dishes | 5 | 7.2% | |
| Bars, Ladders and Fences | 2 | 2.9% |
Most common parts in set 21001
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper) 3794a | Black | 19 |
| Brick 2 x 3 3002 | Black | 7 |
| Brick 1 x 3 3622 | Black | 7 |
| Tile 1 x 6 with Groove 6636 | Light Bluish Gray | 4 |
| Brick 2 x 4 3001 | Black | 3 |
| Plate 2 x 3 3021 | Black | 3 |
| Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) 4032a | Light Bluish Gray | 3 |
| Tile 1 x 8 with Groove 4162 | Black | 3 |
| Plate 4 x 10 3030 | Black | 2 |
| Plate 4 x 6 3032 | Light Bluish Gray | 2 |
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 | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19720 John Hancock Center (Brickstructures Version) | 100% | 69 | 2008 |
| 19710 Sears Tower (Brickstructures Version) | 55% | 68 | 2008 |
| 21000 Sears Tower | 55% | 69 | 2008 |
| 8153 Ferrari F1 Truck 1:55 | 29% | 270 | 2008 |
| 5958 Mummy's Tomb | 26% | 258 | 1998 |
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 model3D 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.
See also
Sets from the same theme
19720 John Hancock Center (Brickstructures Version)2008 · 69 pieces
3D21000 Sears Tower2008 · 69 pieces
19710 Sears Tower (Brickstructures Version)2008 · 68 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
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