LEGO Set 30181 Helicopter: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	30181
Release year	2012
Piece count	52
Minifigures	0
Theme	Creator
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 30181 Helicopter, released in 2012 as part of the Creator line, has 52 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 27 different lots, across 7 colors.

Inventory of set 30181

The inventory of set 30181 lists 52 pieces, spare parts excluded: 27 different lots (one shape in one color) for 24 part shapes. The box also contains 3 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 30181

Main color: white, making up 25% of the parts, followed by orange (25%) and light bluish gray (23%).

Color	Parts	Share
White	13	25%
Orange	13	25%
Light Bluish Gray	12	23%
Black	10	19%
Dark Bluish Gray	2	3.8%
Flat Silver	1	1.9%
Trans-Brown	1	1.9%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	18	35%
Bricks Sloped	9	17%
Plates Special	5	9.6%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	5	9.6%
Hinges, Arms and Turntables	2	3.8%
Bricks Round and Cones	2	3.8%

Most common parts in set 30181

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200	Orange	7
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Light Bluish Gray	5
Plate 1 x 6 3666	Black	4
Plate 1 x 2 3023	White	3
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Black	3
Plate 2 x 4 3020	Dark Bluish Gray	2
Plate 2 x 2 3022	Orange	2
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove (Jumper) 3794b	White	2
Plate 2 x 6 3795	Orange	2
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Light, Bar Hole [Thick Ring] 4081b	Light Bluish Gray	2

24 of the 24 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 30181 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 30181 from another set

Share of the parts of set 30181 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
30285 Tiger	33%	73	2015
31003 Red Rotors	31%	145	2013
4918 Mini Flyers	29%	76	2007
8125 Thunder Raceway	29%	162	2009
8085 Freeco Speeder	29%	177	2010

No similarly sized set goes above 33%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 30181 within its line

With 52 pieces, set 30181 ranks #463 out of 543 Creator sets in our database, which have an average of 421 parts. Among the 321 sets released in 2012, it ranks #247. That is less than half the average Creator set size.

The set in 3D

Spin the official model of the set, brick by brick.

Load the 3D model

3D model: Merlijn Wissink, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 30181 Helicopter have?

LEGO set 30181 Helicopter has 52 pieces. It was released in 2012 as part of the Creator theme.

What year was LEGO set 30181 released?

Set 30181 Helicopter was released in 2012 and belongs to the Creator theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 30181?

LEGO set 30181 Helicopter does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 30181?

The instructions for LEGO set 30181 Helicopter can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 30181.

What is the main color of LEGO set 30181?

White, with 13 out of 52 pieces, or 25%. Next come orange (25%) and light bluish gray (23%).

How many different parts does set 30181 contain?

Set 30181 has 27 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 24 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) in orange, with 7 copies.

Does LEGO set 30181 contain any exclusive parts?

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

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 30181?

Set 30285 Tiger, released in 2015: it supplies 33%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.