LEGO Set 3040 Challenger Set 200: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	3040
Release year	1998
Piece count	159
Minifigures	1
Theme	Universal Building Set
Subtheme	Classic Basic
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 3040 Challenger Set 200, released in 1998 as part of the Universal Building Set line, has 159 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 64 different lots, across 9 colors.

Inventory of set 3040

The inventory of set 3040 lists 159 pieces, spare parts excluded: 64 different lots (one shape in one color) for 39 part shapes.

Colors of set 3040

Main color: red, making up 32% of the parts, followed by white (26%) and yellow (18%).

Color	Parts	Share
Red	51	32%
White	41	26%
Yellow	29	18%
Blue	26	16%
Black	7	4.4%
Green	2	1.3%
Trans-Clear	1	0.6%
Bright Green	1	0.6%
Brown	1	0.6%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	95	60%
Bricks Sloped	21	13%
Plates	12	7.5%
Plants & Trees	10	6.3%
Windows and Doors	7	4.4%
Bricks Round and Cones	4	2.5%

Most common parts in set 3040

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 1 x 2 3004	White	12
Brick 1 x 1 3005	White	8
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Red	6
Brick 1 x 4 3010	White	6
Window 1 x 2 x 3 Pane Latticed 2529	Blue	4
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Yellow	4
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Blue	4
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Blue	4
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Red	4
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Yellow	4

33 of the 39 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 3040 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 3040 from another set

Share of the parts of set 3040 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
4226 Freestyle Bucket	82%	517	1998
4162 Freestyle Multibox	77%	606	1995
4224 Medium Bucket	74%	363	1998
4288 Large Bucket	72%	405	1999
4255 Bonus Backpack Set	72%	406	1998

Set 4226 Freestyle Bucket supplies 82% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 3040 within its line

With 159 pieces, set 3040 ranks #42 out of 54 Universal Building Set sets in our database, which have an average of 436 parts. Among the 233 sets released in 1998, it ranks #92. That is less than half the average Universal Building Set set size.

Included minifigures

White Torso, Black Legs, Brown HairQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 3040 Challenger Set 200 have?

LEGO set 3040 Challenger Set 200 has 159 pieces. It was released in 1998 as part of the Universal Building Set theme.

What year was LEGO set 3040 released?

Set 3040 Challenger Set 200 was released in 1998 and belongs to the Universal Building Set theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 3040?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 3040 Challenger Set 200: 1. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 3040?

The instructions for LEGO set 3040 Challenger Set 200 can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 3040.

What is the main color of LEGO set 3040?

Red, with 51 out of 159 pieces, or 32%. Next come white (26%) and yellow (18%).

How many different parts does set 3040 contain?

Set 3040 has 64 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 39 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 2 in white, with 12 copies.

Does LEGO set 3040 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 3040?

Set 4226 Freestyle Bucket, released in 1998: it supplies 82%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.