LEGO Set 30040 Octopus: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	30040
Release year	2010
Piece count	42
Minifigures	0
Theme	Atlantis
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 30040 Octopus, released in 2010 as part of the Atlantis line, has 42 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 15 different lots, across 6 colors.

Inventory of set 30040

The inventory of set 30040 lists 42 pieces, spare parts excluded: 15 different lots (one shape in one color) for 14 part shapes. The box also contains 3 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 30040

Main color: black, making up 52% of the parts, followed by white (21%) and red (17%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	22	52%
White	9	21%
Red	7	17%
Trans-Neon Green	2	4.8%
Dark Tan	1	2.4%
Trans-Red	1	2.4%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Animal / Creature Body Parts	12	29%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	9	21%
Minifig Upper Body	8	19%
Bricks Round and Cones	7	17%
Technic Axles	3	7.1%
Plates Special	1	2.4%

Most common parts in set 30040

Part	Color	Quantity
Animal Body Part / Plant, Tail / Claw / Horn / Branch / Tentacle, End Section 40379	Black	8
Arm Mechanical with Clip [Thin Support] 53989	Black	8
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Red	5
Cone 1 x 1 [No Top Groove] 4589	White	4
Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Small 53451	White	4
Brick Round 2 x 2 Dome Top, Blocked Open Stud, Bottom Axle Holder 30367b	Black	2
Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062	Red	2
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Trans-Neon Green	2

13 of the 14 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

No part in set 30040 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 30040 relies on a little-shared assortment.

Size of set 30040 within its line

With 42 pieces, set 30040 ranks #20 out of 21 Atlantis sets in our database, which have an average of 252 parts. Among the 227 sets released in 2010, it ranks #207. That is less than half the average Atlantis set size.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 30040 Octopus have?

LEGO set 30040 Octopus has 42 pieces. It was released in 2010 as part of the Atlantis theme.

What year was LEGO set 30040 released?

Set 30040 Octopus was released in 2010 and belongs to the Atlantis theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 30040?

LEGO set 30040 Octopus does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 30040?

The instructions for LEGO set 30040 Octopus can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 30040.

What is the main color of LEGO set 30040?

Black, with 22 out of 42 pieces, or 52%. Next come white (21%) and red (17%).

How many different parts does set 30040 contain?

Set 30040 has 15 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 14 part shapes. Most common part: Animal Body Part / Plant, Tail / Claw / Horn / Branch / Tentacle, End Section in black, with 8 copies.

Does LEGO set 30040 contain any exclusive parts?

No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.