LEGO Set 21301 Birds: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	21301
Release year	2015
Piece count	580
Minifigures	0
Theme	LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO Ideas set 21301 “Birds” depicts brick built birds and belongs to the root theme LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO.

“Birds” is a LEGO Ideas model focused on representing birds rather than presenting a character driven scene. Within LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO, it reflects the range of fan inspired subjects that became official sets, including natural forms and display oriented builds.

The set contains 580 pieces and no characters. The build is centered on compact shapes, recognizable outlines and surface detail that suggests feathers through LEGO elements.

This set is best suited to builders who enjoy display models, nature subjects and self contained LEGO compositions. For collectors of LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO, it sits apart from entries based on vehicles, buildings or licensed story settings, offering a quieter subject built around form and observation.

Inventory of set 21301

The inventory of set 21301 lists 580 pieces, spare parts excluded: 177 different lots (one shape in one color) for 93 part shapes. The box also contains 26 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 21301

Main color: black, making up 15% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (14%) and reddish brown (12%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	87	15%
Light Bluish Gray	84	14%
Reddish Brown	72	12%
White	65	11%
Green	55	9.5%
Medium Blue	48	8.3%
Dark Tan	38	6.6%
Red	37	6.4%
Dark Bluish Gray	27	4.7%
Yellow	23	4%
Other colors (7)	44	7.6%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	251	43%
Plates Special	72	12%
Bricks Sloped	70	12%
Plates Wedged	48	8.3%
Tiles	46	7.9%
Hinges, Arms and Turntables	20	3.4%

Most common parts in set 21301

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Medium Blue	16
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove 6636	Dark Tan	16
Plate 1 x 1 3024	White	14
Plate 1 x 1 3024	Black	14
Plate 2 x 8 3034	Dark Tan	13
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200	Reddish Brown	13
Wedge Plate 3 x 3 Cut Corner 2450	Green	12
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Reddish Brown	11
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200	Green	11
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200	Dark Green	11

90 of the 93 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 21301

3 part shapes in set 21301 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.

Part	Color
Tile 2 x 4 with White 'Cyanocitta cristata' Print 87079pr0074	Black
Tile 2 x 4 with White 'Erithacus rubecula' Print 87079pr0073	Black
Tile 2 x 4 with White 'Colibri thalassinus' Print 87079pr0075	Black

Rebuilding set 21301 from another set

Share of the parts of set 21301 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
10246 Detective's Office	31%	2,262	2015
10229 Winter Village Cottage	29%	1,492	2012
5525 Amusement Park	28%	1,339	2005
71395 Super Mario 64 Question Mark Block	26%	2,064	2021
4000046 LEGO Inside Tour Anniversary Collection	26%	1,912	2025

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 21301 within its line

With 580 pieces, set 21301 ranks #67 out of 94 LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO sets in our database, which have an average of 1,279 parts. Among the 448 sets released in 2015, it ranks #62. That is less than half the average LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO set size.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 21301 Birds have?

LEGO set 21301 Birds has 580 pieces. It was released in 2015 as part of the LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO theme.

What year was LEGO set 21301 released?

Set 21301 Birds was released in 2015 and belongs to the LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 21301?

LEGO set 21301 Birds does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 21301?

The instructions for LEGO set 21301 Birds can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 21301.

What is the main color of LEGO set 21301?

Black, with 87 out of 580 pieces, or 15%. Next come light bluish gray (14%) and reddish brown (12%).

How many different parts does set 21301 contain?

Set 21301 has 177 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 93 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 1 x 2 in medium blue, with 16 copies.

Does LEGO set 21301 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 3 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Tile 2 x 4 with White 'Cyanocitta cristata' Print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 21301?

Set 10246 Detective's Office, released in 2015: it supplies 31%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.