LEGO 3059 Mars Mission: Master Builders: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	3059
Release year	2000
Piece count	90
Minifigures	1
Theme	Books
Subtheme	Ideas Books
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 3059 Mars Mission: Master Builders, released in 2000 as part of the Books line, has 90 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 48 different lots, across 9 colors.

Inventory of set 3059

The inventory of set 3059 lists 90 pieces, spare parts excluded: 48 different lots (one shape in one color) for 48 part shapes.

Colors of set 3059

Main color: white, making up 33% of the parts, followed by black (28%) and blue (14%).

Color	Parts	Share
White	30	33%
Black	25	28%
Blue	13	14%
Dark Gray	9	10%
Light Gray	6	6.7%
Trans-Neon Orange	2	2.2%
Trans-Light Blue	1	1.1%
Yellow	1	1.1%
Chrome Gold	1	1.1%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	17	19%
Plates	10	11%
Bricks Sloped	10	11%
Bricks Special	9	10%
Bricks Round and Cones	6	6.7%
Hinges, Arms and Turntables	5	5.6%

Most common parts in set 3059

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 1 x 2 3004	White	6
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Blue	4
Brick 2 x 4 3001	White	4
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 3039	White	4
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Black	4
Wheel Hard Plastic Small (22mm D. x 24mm) 6118	Black	4
Brick 1 x 4 3010	White	3
Wing, Tail 4 x 1 x 3 2340	White	2
Wedge Plate 3 x 3 Cut Corner 2450	Black	2
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Pin 2458	Dark Gray	2

43 of the 48 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 3059

2 part shapes in set 3059 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.

Part	Color
Sticker Sheet for Set 3059-1 23104
Idea Book, Master Builders Mars Mission b3059

Rebuilding set 3059 from another set

Share of the parts of set 3059 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
3047 Halloween Bucket	28%	256	1998
6958 Android Base	28%	275	1996
1298 Classic Basic Advent Calendar 1998	27%	220	1998
4117 Fantastic Flyers & Cool Cars Bucket	26%	266	2001

No similarly sized set goes above 28%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 3059 within its line

With 90 pieces, set 3059 ranks #12 out of 43 Books sets in our database, which have an average of 76 parts. Among the 197 sets released in 2000, it ranks #91.

Included minifigures

Astronaut, White, Black Hips, Helmet with Large Chrome Gold Visor, HeadsetQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 3059 Mars Mission: Master Builders have?

LEGO set 3059 Mars Mission: Master Builders has 90 pieces. It was released in 2000 as part of the Books theme.

What year was LEGO set 3059 released?

Set 3059 Mars Mission: Master Builders was released in 2000 and belongs to the Books theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 3059?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 3059 Mars Mission: Master Builders: 1. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 3059?

The instructions for LEGO set 3059 Mars Mission: Master Builders can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 3059.

What is the main color of LEGO set 3059?

White, with 30 out of 90 pieces, or 33%. Next come black (28%) and blue (14%).

How many different parts does set 3059 contain?

Set 3059 has 48 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 48 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 2 in white, with 6 copies.

Does LEGO set 3059 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 2 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Sticker Sheet for Set 3059-1.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 3059?

Set 3047 Halloween Bucket, released in 1998: it supplies 28%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.