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LEGO Architecture 21033 Chicago

2017444 piecesno minifigures

LEGO 21033 Chicago

Specifications

Set number21033
Release year2017
Piece count444
Minifigures0
ThemeArchitecture
SubthemeSkylines
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 21033 Chicago, released in 2017 as part of the Architecture line, has 444 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 81 different lots, across 14 colors.

Inventory of set 21033

The inventory of set 21033 lists 444 pieces, spare parts excluded: 81 different lots (one shape in one color) for 54 part shapes. The box also contains 17 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 21033

Main color: black, making up 35% of the parts, followed by trans-brown (18%) and red (12%).

ColorPartsShare
Black15635%
Trans-Brown8218%
Red5212%
Light Bluish Gray5111%
White378.3%
Green163.6%
Dark Bluish Gray143.2%
Tan122.7%
Yellow112.5%
Trans-Light Blue40.9%
Other colors (4)92%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Plates20546%
Tiles Special9020%
Tiles5813%
Plates Special409%
Bricks Sloped102.3%
Bricks92%

Most common parts in set 21033

PartColorQuantity
Plate 1 x 2 3023Trans-Brown58
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412bBlack48
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412bRed36
Plate 1 x 1 3024Trans-Brown22
Plate 1 x 2 3023Green14
Plate 1 x 2 3023Black14
Plate 3 x 3 11212Black13
Tile 2 x 2 Corner 14719Light Bluish Gray12
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) 15573Light Bluish Gray8
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove 3069bLight Bluish Gray8

52 of the 54 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 21033

One part shape in set 21033 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 'Chicago' Print 4162pr0002Black

Rebuilding set 21033 from another set

Share of the parts of set 21033 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

SetFoundPartsRelease year
21054 The White House31%1,4832020
21057 Singapore26%8302022

No similarly sized set goes above 31%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 21033 within its line

With 444 pieces, set 21033 ranks #42 out of 64 Architecture sets in our database, which have an average of 846 parts. Among the 457 sets released in 2017, it ranks #105.

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 21033 Chicago have?

LEGO set 21033 Chicago has 444 pieces. It was released in 2017 as part of the Architecture theme.

What year was LEGO set 21033 released?

Set 21033 Chicago was released in 2017 and belongs to the Architecture theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 21033?

LEGO set 21033 Chicago does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 21033?

The instructions for LEGO set 21033 Chicago can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 21033.

What is the main color of LEGO set 21033?

Black, with 156 out of 444 pieces, or 35%. Next come trans-brown (18%) and red (12%).

How many different parts does set 21033 contain?

Set 21033 has 81 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 54 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 1 x 2 in trans-brown, with 58 copies.

Does LEGO set 21033 contain any exclusive parts?

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

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 21033?

Set 21054 The White House, released in 2020: it supplies 31%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Set number21033
Release year2017
ThemeArchitecture
Piece count444
Minifigures0
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30