LEGO Set 3050 Shanghai Surprise: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	3050
Release year	1999
Piece count	108
Minifigures	2
Theme	Ninja
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 3050 Shanghai Surprise, released in 1999 as part of the Ninja line, has 108 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 61 different lots, across 14 colors.

Inventory of set 3050

The inventory of set 3050 lists 108 pieces, spare parts excluded: 61 different lots (one shape in one color) for 57 part shapes. The box also contains one spare part, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 3050

Main color: black, making up 33% of the parts, followed by blue (16%) and brown (13%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	36	33%
Blue	17	16%
Brown	14	13%
Tan	13	12%
Dark Gray	9	8.3%
Chrome Gold	5	4.6%
Red	4	3.7%
Yellow	3	2.8%
Trans-Yellow	2	1.9%
Trans-Red	1	0.9%
Other colors (4)	4	3.7%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	18	17%
Minifig Shields, Weapons, & Tools	11	10%
Plates	10	9.3%
Bricks Round and Cones	9	8.3%
Minifig Accessories	8	7.4%
Bricks Special	8	7.4%

Most common parts in set 3050

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Blue	7
Brick 2 x 4 3001	Tan	6
Equipment Oar / Paddle 2542	Brown	4
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Black	4
Brick 1 x 8 3008	Tan	4
Brick Special 1 x 4 Palisade [aka Log] 30137	Brown	4
Brick Arch 1 x 6 3455	Black	4
Plate 1 x 8 3460	Dark Gray	4
Brick Sloped 33° 3 x 1 4286	Black	4
Flag 3 x 6 with Black Dragon in Gold Circle Print 22185	Black	2

46 of the 57 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 3050 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 3050 from another set

Share of the parts of set 3050 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
3053 Emperor's Stronghold	37%	335	1999
3052 Ninja Fire Fortress	34%	173	1999

No similarly sized set goes above 37%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 3050 within its line

With 108 pieces, set 3050 ranks #8 out of 10 Ninja sets in our database, which have an average of 235 parts. Among the 186 sets released in 1999, it ranks #79. That is less than half the average Ninja set size.

Included minifigures

Ninja, RedQuantity : 2
Shogun, Armor and Helmet with Horn, White RobeQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 3050 Shanghai Surprise have?

LEGO set 3050 Shanghai Surprise has 108 pieces. It was released in 1999 as part of the Ninja theme.

What year was LEGO set 3050 released?

Set 3050 Shanghai Surprise was released in 1999 and belongs to the Ninja theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 3050?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 3050 Shanghai Surprise: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 3050?

The instructions for LEGO set 3050 Shanghai Surprise can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 3050.

What is the main color of LEGO set 3050?

Black, with 36 out of 108 pieces, or 33%. Next come blue (16%) and brown (13%).

How many different parts does set 3050 contain?

Set 3050 has 61 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 57 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud in blue, with 7 copies.

Does LEGO set 3050 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 3050?

Set 3053 Emperor's Stronghold, released in 1999: it supplies 37%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.