LEGO Set 30182 Santa: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	30182
Release year	2012
Piece count	57
Minifigures	0
Theme	Seasonal
Subtheme	Christmas › Creator
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 30182 Santa, released in 2012 as part of the Seasonal line, has 57 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 35 different lots, across 10 colors.

Inventory of set 30182

The inventory of set 30182 lists 57 pieces, spare parts excluded: 35 different lots (one shape in one color) for 24 part shapes. The box also contains 5 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 30182

Main color: red, making up 30% of the parts, followed by white (30%) and reddish brown (11%).

Color	Parts	Share
Red	17	30%
White	17	30%
Reddish Brown	6	11%
Black	5	8.8%
Tan	3	5.3%
Yellow	2	3.5%
Pearl Gold	2	3.5%
Bright Pink	2	3.5%
Trans-Clear	2	3.5%
Dark Purple	1	1.8%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	23	40%
Bricks Sloped	8	14%
Bricks Curved	6	11%
Bricks	5	8.8%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	5	8.8%
Plates Special	3	5.3%

Most common parts in set 30182

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate 1 x 2 3023	White	3
Plate 1 x 1 3024	White	3
Plate 1 x 1 3024	Red	3
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 1 3665	Red	3
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top 6091	White	3
Plate 2 x 2 Corner 2420	Black	2
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Red	2
Plate 2 x 2 3022	Reddish Brown	2
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Red	2
Plate 1 x 1 3024	Yellow	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 30182 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 30182 from another set

Share of the parts of set 30182 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
30573 Santa	39%	67	2019
40206 Santa	32%	155	2016
40234 Year of the Rooster	32%	158	2017
40000 Santa Claus in the Snow	30%	159	2009
40009 Holiday Building Set	28%	85	2010

No similarly sized set goes above 39%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 30182 within its line

With 57 pieces, set 30182 ranks #320 out of 393 Seasonal sets in our database, which have an average of 230 parts. Among the 321 sets released in 2012, it ranks #237. That is less than half the average Seasonal set size.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 30182 Santa have?

LEGO set 30182 Santa has 57 pieces. It was released in 2012 as part of the Seasonal theme.

What year was LEGO set 30182 released?

Set 30182 Santa was released in 2012 and belongs to the Seasonal theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 30182?

LEGO set 30182 Santa does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 30182?

The instructions for LEGO set 30182 Santa can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 30182.

What is the main color of LEGO set 30182?

Red, with 17 out of 57 pieces, or 30%. Next come white (30%) and reddish brown (11%).

How many different parts does set 30182 contain?

Set 30182 has 35 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 24 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 1 x 2 in white, with 3 copies.

Does LEGO set 30182 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 30182?

Set 30573 Santa, released in 2019: it supplies 39%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.