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LEGO Architecture 21018 United Nations Headquarters

2013597 piecesno minifigures

LEGO 21018 United Nations Headquarters

Specifications

Set number21018
Release year2013
Piece count597
Minifigures0
ThemeArchitecture
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 21018 United Nations Headquarters, released in 2013 as part of the Architecture line, has 597 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 78 different lots, across 8 colors.

Inventory of set 21018

The inventory of set 21018 lists 597 pieces, spare parts excluded: 78 different lots (one shape in one color) for 50 part shapes. The box also contains 9 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 21018

Main color: white, making up 35% of the parts, followed by trans-light blue (31%) and light bluish gray (17%).

ColorPartsShare
White21035%
Trans-Light Blue18331%
Light Bluish Gray10017%
Black406.7%
Medium Blue315.2%
Dark Bluish Gray183%
Dark Green142.3%
Orange10.2%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Plates29650%
Tiles15526%
Bricks Special437.2%
Plates Special427%
Bars, Ladders and Fences193.2%
Bricks172.8%

Most common parts in set 21018

PartColorQuantity
Plate 1 x 2 3023Trans-Light Blue155
Plate 2 x 4 3020Medium Blue27
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove 3069bWhite22
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side 87087Light Bluish Gray22
Lever Small Base with White Lever 298c04White19
Tile 1 x 3 63864White19
Plate 1 x 1 3024White18
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove (Jumper) 3794bLight Bluish Gray18
Plate 1 x 2 3023White15
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight 4070White15

47 of the 50 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 21018

2 part shapes in set 21018 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one 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 "United Nations" Print 4162pr0028Black
Tile 1 x 8 with "Headquarters" Print Justified Left 4162pr0029Black

Rebuilding set 21018 from another set

Share of the parts of set 21018 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

SetFoundPartsRelease year
21021 Marina Bay Sands37%6022014
21020 Trevi Fountain32%7312014
21062 Trevi Fountain30%1,8802025
4000038 LEGO Campus29%1,4942022
80049 Dragon of the East Palace26%2,3712023

No similarly sized set goes above 37%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 21018 within its line

With 597 pieces, set 21018 ranks #32 out of 64 Architecture sets in our database, which have an average of 846 parts. Among the 356 sets released in 2013, it ranks #48.

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 21018 United Nations Headquarters have?

LEGO set 21018 United Nations Headquarters has 597 pieces. It was released in 2013 as part of the Architecture theme.

What year was LEGO set 21018 released?

Set 21018 United Nations Headquarters was released in 2013 and belongs to the Architecture theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 21018?

LEGO set 21018 United Nations Headquarters does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 21018?

The instructions for LEGO set 21018 United Nations Headquarters can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 21018.

What is the main color of LEGO set 21018?

White, with 210 out of 597 pieces, or 35%. Next come trans-light blue (31%) and light bluish gray (17%).

How many different parts does set 21018 contain?

Set 21018 has 78 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 50 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 1 x 2 in trans-light blue, with 155 copies.

Does LEGO set 21018 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 2 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Tile 1 x 8 with "United Nations" Print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 21018?

Set 21021 Marina Bay Sands, released in 2014: it supplies 37%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Set number21018
Release year2013
ThemeArchitecture
Piece count597
Minifigures0
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30