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LEGO Architecture 21003 Seattle Space Needle

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LEGO 21003 Seattle Space Needle

Specifications

Set number21003
Release year2009
Piece count57
Minifigures0
ThemeArchitecture
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 21003 Seattle Space Needle, released in 2009 as part of the Architecture line, has 57 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 23 different lots, across 3 colors.

Inventory of set 21003

The inventory of set 21003 lists 57 pieces, spare parts excluded: 23 different lots (one shape in one color) for 23 part shapes. The box also contains 3 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 21003

Main color: light bluish gray, making up 82% of the parts, followed by black (11%) and red (7%).

ColorPartsShare
Light Bluish Gray4782%
Black611%
Red47%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Technic Connectors1425%
Tiles1221%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes1018%
Technic Axles712%
Plates47%
Technic Gears35.3%

Most common parts in set 21003

PartColorQuantity
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1 32013Light Bluish Gray6
Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] 59443Light Bluish Gray6
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove 3068bLight Bluish Gray4
Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062Red4
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) 4032aLight Bluish Gray4
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove 6636Light Bluish Gray4
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove 4162Black3
Dish 6 x 6 Inverted (Radar) with Solid Studs 44375bLight Bluish Gray3
Hose Rigid 3mm D. 20L / 16cm 75c20Light Bluish Gray3
Plate 4 x 10 3030Black2

22 of the 23 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

Exclusive parts in set 21003

One part shape in set 21003 appears in no other set in the catalog, most often a printed element, a sticker or a mold specific to the model. If it gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set.

PartColor
Tile 1 x 8 with 'Seattle Space Needle' Print 4162pr0010Black

Rebuilding set 21003 from another set

Share of the parts of set 21003 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

SetFoundPartsRelease year
42020 Twin-rotor Helicopter26%1452014

No similarly sized set goes above 26%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 21003 within its line

With 57 pieces, set 21003 ranks #64 out of 64 Architecture sets in our database, which have an average of 846 parts. Among the 254 sets released in 2009, it ranks #196. 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: Damien Roux, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 21003 Seattle Space Needle have?

LEGO set 21003 Seattle Space Needle has 57 pieces. It was released in 2009 as part of the Architecture theme.

What year was LEGO set 21003 released?

Set 21003 Seattle Space Needle was released in 2009 and belongs to the Architecture theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 21003?

LEGO set 21003 Seattle Space Needle does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 21003?

The instructions for LEGO set 21003 Seattle Space Needle can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 21003.

What is the main color of LEGO set 21003?

Light bluish gray, with 47 out of 57 pieces, or 82%. Next come black (11%) and red (7%).

How many different parts does set 21003 contain?

Set 21003 has 23 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 23 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1 in light bluish gray, with 6 copies.

Does LEGO set 21003 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Tile 1 x 8 with 'Seattle Space Needle' Print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 21003?

Set 42020 Twin-rotor Helicopter, released in 2014: it supplies 26%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Set number21003
Release year2009
ThemeArchitecture
Piece count57
Minifigures0
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30