LEGO 21306 The Beatles Yellow Submarine: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	21306
Release year	2016
Piece count	553
Minifigures	5
Theme	LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO Ideas 21306, The Beatles Yellow Submarine, depicts the yellow submarine associated with the Beatles and Jeremy.

Set 21306 recreates the visual world of The Beatles Yellow Submarine in LEGO form. The model focuses on the yellow submarine itself, supported by the included characters. Within LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO, it belongs to the group of official sets developed from fan submitted concepts.

The build emphasizes the recognizable outline and bright subject matter of the submarine rather than a realistic technical vehicle. Its 553 pieces form the hull, exterior details and a compact character display. The 5 minifigures are Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Starr and Jeremy.

It can also support story based play with the submarine and its passengers. Among LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO sets, it is best understood as a music and animation related model rather than as part of a broad in house setting.

Inventory of set 21306

The inventory of set 21306 lists 553 pieces, spare parts excluded: 190 different lots (one shape in one color) for 137 part shapes. The box also contains 29 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 21306

Main color: white, making up 22% of the parts, followed by bright light orange (20%) and yellow (15%).

Color	Parts	Share
White	123	22%
Bright Light Orange	108	20%
Yellow	83	15%
Light Bluish Gray	58	10%
Red	52	9.4%
Blue	16	2.9%
Trans-Red	16	2.9%
Black	15	2.7%
Medium Blue	13	2.4%
Orange	10	1.8%
Other colors (20)	59	11%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	106	19%
Bricks Curved	77	14%
Plates Special	62	11%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	45	8.1%
Tiles Round and Curved	45	8.1%
Tiles	34	6.1%

Most common parts in set 21306

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Curved Inverted 2 x 1 24201	Bright Light Orange	20
Tile Round 1 x 1 98138	Trans-Red	16
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter 25269	White	12
Plate Special 2 x 2 x 2/3 with Two Studs On Side and Two Raised [Solid Anti-stud] 99206	White	12
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Bright Light Orange	11
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Light Bluish Gray	10
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top 6091	Bright Light Orange	10
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud 85861	White	10
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 85984	White	10
Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 15068	Bright Light Orange	8

108 of the 137 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 21306

25 part shapes in set 21306 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. The table lists 8. Counting colors, 28 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs] with Red, Pink and Blue Rainbow Arc Print 60581pr0013	White
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Stylised Maltese Cross Print 98138pr0070	Trans-Dark Pink
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Triangles and Circle Print 98138pr0068	Bright Pink
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Concentric Circles Print 98138pr0069	Medium Blue
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Concentric Circles Print 98138pr0067	White
Tile 2 x 4 with 'Yellow Submarine' in Groovy Font Print 87079pr0099	White
Torso Jacket with Green Collar Print, Medium Nougat Hands, Light Nougat Hands 973c23h02pr3668	Medium Nougat
Tile 2 x 4 with Stylised Pipework Print 87079pr0098	Tan

No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 21306 relies on a little-shared assortment.

Size of set 21306 within its line

With 553 pieces, set 21306 ranks #68 out of 94 LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO sets in our database, which have an average of 1,279 parts. Among the 459 sets released in 2016, it ranks #79. That is less than half the average LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO set size.

Included minifigures

Paul McCartneyQuantity : 1
John LennonQuantity : 1
George HarrisonQuantity : 1
Ringo StarrQuantity : 1
JeremyQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 21306 The Beatles Yellow Submarine have?

LEGO set 21306 The Beatles Yellow Submarine has 553 pieces. It was released in 2016 as part of the LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO theme.

What year was LEGO set 21306 released?

Set 21306 The Beatles Yellow Submarine was released in 2016 and belongs to the LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 21306?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 21306 The Beatles Yellow Submarine: 5. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 21306?

The instructions for LEGO set 21306 The Beatles Yellow Submarine can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 21306.

What is the main color of LEGO set 21306?

White, with 123 out of 553 pieces, or 22%. Next come bright light orange (20%) and yellow (15%).

How many different parts does set 21306 contain?

Set 21306 has 190 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 137 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Curved Inverted 2 x 1 in bright light orange, with 20 copies.

Does LEGO set 21306 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 25 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs] with Red, Pink and Blue Rainbow Arc Print.

Which characters are included in LEGO Ideas 21306?

The set includes Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Starr and Jeremy. These figures accompany the yellow submarine model.

Is the yellow submarine the main build of the set?

Yes, the yellow submarine is the central model. The included minifigures add the character lineup connected with The Beatles Yellow Submarine.