LEGO Set 30542 Cute Pug: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	30542
Release year	2018
Piece count	68
Minifigures	0
Theme	Creator
Subtheme	Creator 3-in-1
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 30542 Cute Pug, released in 2018 as part of the Creator line, has 68 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 32 different lots, across 6 colors.

Inventory of set 30542

The inventory of set 30542 lists 68 pieces, spare parts excluded: 32 different lots (one shape in one color) for 29 part shapes. The box also contains 7 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 30542

Main color: tan, making up 54% of the parts, followed by black (24%) and red (10%).

Color	Parts	Share
Tan	37	54%
Black	16	24%
Red	7	10%
Light Bluish Gray	4	5.9%
White	3	4.4%
Dark Bluish Gray	1	1.5%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	11	16%
Bricks Curved	8	12%
Plates Special	8	12%
Bricks Sloped	8	12%
Bricks Round and Cones	7	10%
Bricks	7	10%

Most common parts in set 30542

Part	Color	Quantity
Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Pin Hole 6541	Tan	5
Plate Special 1 x 1 Rounded with Handle 26047	Black	4
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Tan	4
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Tan	4
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200	Tan	4
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200	Black	4
Brick Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] 11477	Tan	3
Brick Curved Inverted 2 x 1 24201	Black	3
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780	Black	3
Plate 1 x 1 3024	Tan	3

29 of the 29 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 30542 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 30542 from another set

Share of the parts of set 30542 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
40544 French Bulldog	37%	237	2022
40201 Valentines Cupid Dog	29%	150	2016
40440 German Shepherd and Puppy	29%	247	2021
40085 Valentine Bear	28%	127	2014
40204 Pilgrim's Feast	26%	163	2016

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 30542 within its line

With 68 pieces, set 30542 ranks #409 out of 543 Creator sets in our database, which have an average of 421 parts. Among the 457 sets released in 2018, it ranks #364. That is less than half the average Creator set size.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 30542 Cute Pug have?

LEGO set 30542 Cute Pug has 68 pieces. It was released in 2018 as part of the Creator theme.

What year was LEGO set 30542 released?

Set 30542 Cute Pug was released in 2018 and belongs to the Creator theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 30542?

LEGO set 30542 Cute Pug does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 30542?

The instructions for LEGO set 30542 Cute Pug can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 30542.

What is the main color of LEGO set 30542?

Tan, with 37 out of 68 pieces, or 54%. Next come black (24%) and red (10%).

How many different parts does set 30542 contain?

Set 30542 has 32 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 29 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Pin Hole in tan, with 5 copies.

Does LEGO set 30542 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 30542?

Set 40544 French Bulldog, released in 2022: it supplies 37%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.