LEGO Set 3052 Ninja Fire Fortress: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	3052
Release year	1999
Piece count	173
Minifigures	2
Theme	Ninja
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 3052 Ninja Fire Fortress, released in 1999 as part of the Ninja line, has 173 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 74 different lots, across 14 colors.

Inventory of set 3052

The inventory of set 3052 lists 173 pieces, spare parts excluded: 74 different lots (one shape in one color) for 65 part shapes.

Colors of set 3052

Main color: black, making up 24% of the parts, followed by tan (23%) and dark gray (18%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	42	24%
Tan	39	23%
Dark Gray	31	18%
Blue	26	15%
Brown	15	8.7%
Red	5	2.9%
Chrome Gold	4	2.3%
Yellow	3	1.7%
Trans-Yellow	2	1.2%
Trans-Neon Orange	2	1.2%
Other colors (4)	4	2.3%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks Round and Cones	39	23%
Bricks Special	31	18%
Bricks	23	13%
Bricks Sloped	9	5.2%
Plates	8	4.6%
Bars, Ladders and Fences	8	4.6%

Most common parts in set 3052

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Tan	16
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] 30136	Tan	15
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Blue	12
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Brown	9
Brick Sloped 33° 3 x 2 3298	Blue	5
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight 4070	Dark Gray	5
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] 30136	Black	4
Brick Special 1 x 4 Palisade [aka Log] 30137	Black	4
Fence Lattice 1 x 4 x 1 3633	Black	4
Brick 2 x 2 Corner 2357	Dark Gray	3

54 of the 65 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 3052 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 3052 from another set

Share of the parts of set 3052 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
3053 Emperor's Stronghold	44%	335	1999

No similarly sized set goes above 44%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 3052 within its line

With 173 pieces, set 3052 ranks #5 out of 10 Ninja sets in our database, which have an average of 235 parts. Among the 186 sets released in 1999, it ranks #55.

Included minifigures

Ninja, RedQuantity : 2
Ninja, MasterQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 3052 Ninja Fire Fortress have?

LEGO set 3052 Ninja Fire Fortress has 173 pieces. It was released in 1999 as part of the Ninja theme.

What year was LEGO set 3052 released?

Set 3052 Ninja Fire Fortress was released in 1999 and belongs to the Ninja theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 3052?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 3052 Ninja Fire Fortress: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 3052?

The instructions for LEGO set 3052 Ninja Fire Fortress can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 3052.

What is the main color of LEGO set 3052?

Black, with 42 out of 173 pieces, or 24%. Next come tan (23%) and dark gray (18%).

How many different parts does set 3052 contain?

Set 3052 has 74 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 65 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud in tan, with 16 copies.

Does LEGO set 3052 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 3052?

Set 3053 Emperor's Stronghold, released in 1999: it supplies 44%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.