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LEGO Architecture 21016 Sungnyemun

2012325 piecesno minifigures

LEGO 21016 Sungnyemun

Specifications

Set number21016
Release year2012
Piece count325
Minifigures0
ThemeArchitecture
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 21016 Sungnyemun, released in 2012 as part of the Architecture line, has 325 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 50 different lots, across 7 colors.

Inventory of set 21016

The inventory of set 21016 lists 325 pieces, spare parts excluded: 50 different lots (one shape in one color) for 37 part shapes. The box also contains 3 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 21016

Main color: light bluish gray, making up 35% of the parts, followed by dark bluish gray (19%) and black (18%).

ColorPartsShare
Light Bluish Gray11535%
Dark Bluish Gray6119%
Black5818%
Dark Green3410%
White298.9%
Dark Red185.5%
Dark Tan103.1%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Plates18858%
Tiles3812%
Plates Special3511%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes247.4%
Panels123.7%
Bricks Sloped123.7%

Most common parts in set 21016

PartColorQuantity
Plate 1 x 1 3024Dark Bluish Gray24
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141White24
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] 2540Dark Bluish Gray18
Plate 1 x 2 3023Dark Red18
Plate 1 x 2 3023Light Bluish Gray16
Plate 1 x 1 3024Light Bluish Gray14
Plate 1 x 3 3623Light Bluish Gray14
Plate 2 x 6 3795Black13
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200Light Bluish Gray12
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove 2431Dark Green10

36 of the 37 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 21016

One part shape in set 21016 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 "Sungnyemun" Print 4162pr0022Black

Rebuilding set 21016 from another set

Share of the parts of set 21016 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

No similarly sized set goes above 30%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 21016 within its line

With 325 pieces, set 21016 ranks #50 out of 64 Architecture sets in our database, which have an average of 846 parts. Among the 321 sets released in 2012, it ranks #84. 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 21016 Sungnyemun have?

LEGO set 21016 Sungnyemun has 325 pieces. It was released in 2012 as part of the Architecture theme.

What year was LEGO set 21016 released?

Set 21016 Sungnyemun was released in 2012 and belongs to the Architecture theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 21016?

LEGO set 21016 Sungnyemun does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 21016?

The instructions for LEGO set 21016 Sungnyemun can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 21016.

What is the main color of LEGO set 21016?

Light bluish gray, with 115 out of 325 pieces, or 35%. Next come dark bluish gray (19%) and black (18%).

How many different parts does set 21016 contain?

Set 21016 has 50 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 37 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 1 x 1 in dark bluish gray, with 24 copies.

Does LEGO set 21016 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Tile 1 x 8 with "Sungnyemun" Print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 21016?

Set 75352 Emperor's Throne Room Diorama, released in 2023: it supplies 30%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Set number21016
Release year2012
ThemeArchitecture
Piece count325
Minifigures0
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30