LEGO Set 30042 Mini Sub: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	30042
Release year	2010
Piece count	37
Minifigures	1
Theme	Atlantis
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 30042 Mini Sub, released in 2010 as part of the Atlantis line, has 37 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 24 different lots, across 10 colors.

Inventory of set 30042

The inventory of set 30042 lists 37 pieces, spare parts excluded: 24 different lots (one shape in one color) for 21 part shapes. The box also contains 5 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 30042

Main color: black, making up 27% of the parts, followed by dark bluish gray (19%) and red (16%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	10	27%
Dark Bluish Gray	7	19%
Red	6	16%
Lime	6	16%
Trans-Clear	2	5.4%
Light Bluish Gray	2	5.4%
Trans-Yellow	1	2.7%
White	1	2.7%
Yellow	1	2.7%
Trans-Bright Green	1	2.7%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	6	16%
Plates Special	5	14%
Bricks Round and Cones	5	14%
Minifig Accessories	4	11%
Minifig Upper Body	4	11%
Plates	3	8.1%

Most common parts in set 30042

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Red	4
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Lime	4
Arm Mechanical with 2 Clips [Battle Droid] 30377	Black	3
Plate 2 x 2 3022	Red	2
Bar 1 x 4 x 2 with Studs 4083	Black	2
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip] 4085c	Dark Bluish Gray	2
Minifig Footwear Flipper [Thin] 59275	Lime	2
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick U Clip] 6019	Black	2

16 of the 21 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 30042 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 30042 relies on a little-shared assortment.

Size of set 30042 within its line

With 37 pieces, set 30042 ranks #21 out of 21 Atlantis sets in our database, which have an average of 252 parts. Among the 227 sets released in 2010, it ranks #212. That is less than half the average Atlantis set size.

Included minifigures

Lance Spears, Trans-Bright Green VisorQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 30042 Mini Sub have?

LEGO set 30042 Mini Sub has 37 pieces. It was released in 2010 as part of the Atlantis theme.

What year was LEGO set 30042 released?

Set 30042 Mini Sub was released in 2010 and belongs to the Atlantis theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 30042?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 30042 Mini Sub: 1. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 30042?

The instructions for LEGO set 30042 Mini Sub can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 30042.

What is the main color of LEGO set 30042?

Black, with 10 out of 37 pieces, or 27%. Next come dark bluish gray (19%) and red (16%).

How many different parts does set 30042 contain?

Set 30042 has 24 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 21 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud in red, with 4 copies.

Does LEGO set 30042 contain any exclusive parts?

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