LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO 21311 Voltron

Specifications
| Set number | 21311 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2018 |
| Piece count | 2,321 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO Ideas set 21311, “Voltron”, represents the combined robot from the animated licence of the same name.
“Voltron” turns a recognisable animated subject into a brick built display model, centred on the combat robot rather than on a scene or cast of characters. In LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO, it reflects the theme’s purpose: taking a fan submitted concept and adapting it into an official licensed set.
The build focuses on a large robot model with a clear silhouette, strong colour blocking and mechanical detailing.
This set is aimed at builders interested in display pieces, robots and animation based licences. It can support play because of the subject matter, but within LEGO Ideas it sits more naturally as a collector oriented model than as a minifigure driven play set.
Inventory of set 21311
The inventory of set 21311 lists 2,321 pieces, spare parts excluded: 474 different lots (one shape in one color) for 227 part shapes. The box also contains 56 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 21311
Main color: light bluish gray, making up 34% of the parts, followed by black (15%) and red (13%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Bluish Gray | 789 | 34% | |
| Black | 343 | 15% | |
| Red | 308 | 13% | |
| Bright Light Orange | 183 | 7.9% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 173 | 7.5% | |
| Blue | 170 | 7.3% | |
| White | 100 | 4.3% | |
| Green | 95 | 4.1% | |
| Dark Turquoise | 38 | 1.6% | |
| Metallic Silver | 33 | 1.4% | |
| Other colors (11) | 88 | 3.8% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates | 651 | 28% | |
| Plates Special | 402 | 17% | |
| Tiles | 219 | 9.4% | |
| Bricks Sloped | 169 | 7.3% | |
| Bricks Curved | 119 | 5.1% | |
| Hinges, Arms and Turntables | 103 | 4.4% |
Most common parts in set 21311
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted 99207 | Light Bluish Gray | 50 |
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 40 |
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | Dark Turquoise | 38 |
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | Light Bluish Gray | 35 |
| Plate 2 x 4 3020 | Light Bluish Gray | 31 |
| Plate 2 x 2 3022 | Light Bluish Gray | 30 |
| Plate 2 x 3 3021 | Light Bluish Gray | 29 |
| Plate 1 x 3 3623 | Light Bluish Gray | 27 |
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | Red | 26 |
| Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200 | Light Bluish Gray | 26 |
221 of the 227 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 21311
3 part shapes in set 21311 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. Counting colors, 8 lots in the set are not found in any other set.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Tile Special 2 x 3 Pentagonal with Red Line, Light Bluish Grey Shapes print 22385pr0105 | Black |
| Sticker Sheet for Set 21311-1 39754 | |
| Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 3 x 1 Double with 2 Blocked Open Studs with Black/Dark Bluish Grey Line 18759pr0001 | Light Bluish Gray |
Rebuilding set 21311 from another set
Share of the parts of set 21311 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75331 The Razor Crest | 31% | 6,187 | 2022 |
| 75419 Death Star | 30% | 9,031 | 2025 |
| 75192 Millennium Falcon | 27% | 7,541 | 2017 |
| 71799 NINJAGO City Markets | 25% | 6,163 | 2023 |
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 21311 within its line
With 2,321 pieces, set 21311 ranks #13 out of 94 LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO sets in our database, which have an average of 1,279 parts. Among the 457 sets released in 2018, it ranks #9.
The set in 3D
Spin the official model of the set, brick by brick.
Load the 3D model3D model: Orion Pobursky, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 21311 Voltron have?
LEGO set 21311 Voltron has 2,321 pieces. It was released in 2018 as part of the LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO theme.
What year was LEGO set 21311 released?
Set 21311 Voltron was released in 2018 and belongs to the LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 21311?
LEGO set 21311 Voltron does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 21311?
The instructions for LEGO set 21311 Voltron can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 21311.
What is the main color of LEGO set 21311?
Light bluish gray, with 789 out of 2,321 pieces, or 34%. Next come black (15%) and red (13%).
How many different parts does set 21311 contain?
Set 21311 has 474 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 227 part shapes. Most common part: Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted in light bluish gray, with 50 copies.
Does LEGO set 21311 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: 3 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Tile Special 2 x 3 Pentagonal with Red Line, Light Bluish Grey Shapes print.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 21311?
Set 75331 The Razor Crest, released in 2022: it supplies 31%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
Is “Voltron” part of a regular LEGO robot theme?
No. It is classified under LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO, a theme built around selected fan projects adapted as official sets.
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