LEGO Set 3053 Emperor's Stronghold: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	3053
Release year	1999
Piece count	335
Minifigures	3
Theme	Ninja
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 3053 Emperor's Stronghold, released in 1999 as part of the Ninja line, has 335 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 107 different lots, across 13 colors.

Inventory of set 3053

The inventory of set 3053 lists 335 pieces, spare parts excluded: 107 different lots (one shape in one color) for 96 part shapes.

Colors of set 3053

Main color: black, making up 34% of the parts, followed by tan (21%) and blue (16%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	114	34%
Tan	71	21%
Blue	52	16%
Dark Gray	51	15%
Brown	11	3.3%
Trans-Neon Orange	8	2.4%
Chrome Gold	7	2.1%
White	6	1.8%
Red	6	1.8%
Yellow	4	1.2%
Other colors (3)	5	1.5%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	53	16%
Bricks Special	48	14%
Plates	40	12%
Bricks Sloped	39	12%
Bricks Round and Cones	32	9.6%
Plates Special	16	4.8%

Most common parts in set 3053

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Tan	18
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight 4070	Dark Gray	16
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] 30136	Black	15
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Black	14
Brick 1 x 3 3622	Tan	14
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Dark Gray	12
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Tan	12
Brick Sloped 33° 3 x 2 3298	Blue	10
Brick Sloped 33° 3 x 1 4286	Blue	10
Brick 1 x 6 3009	Tan	7

77 of the 96 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

Exclusive parts in set 3053

2 part shapes in set 3053 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 3 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Panel 4 x 6 x 6 Sloped with Multicolored Rock Print 30156pr0004	Dark Gray
Animal / Creature Accessory, Horse Barding with Gold and Blue Print 2490pr0012	Black

No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 3053 relies on a little-shared assortment.

Size of set 3053 within its line

With 335 pieces, set 3053 ranks #3 out of 10 Ninja sets in our database, which have an average of 235 parts. Among the 186 sets released in 1999, it ranks #28.

Included minifigures

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

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 3053 Emperor's Stronghold have?

LEGO set 3053 Emperor's Stronghold has 335 pieces. It was released in 1999 as part of the Ninja theme.

What year was LEGO set 3053 released?

Set 3053 Emperor's Stronghold was released in 1999 and belongs to the Ninja theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 3053?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 3053 Emperor's Stronghold: 3. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 3053?

The instructions for LEGO set 3053 Emperor's Stronghold can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 3053.

What is the main color of LEGO set 3053?

Black, with 114 out of 335 pieces, or 34%. Next come tan (21%) and blue (16%).

How many different parts does set 3053 contain?

Set 3053 has 107 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 96 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 2 in tan, with 18 copies.

Does LEGO set 3053 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 2 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Panel 4 x 6 x 6 Sloped with Multicolored Rock Print.