LEGO Set 31009 Small Cottage: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	31009
Release year	2013
Piece count	271
Minifigures	1
Theme	Creator
Subtheme	Creator 3-in-1
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 31009 Small Cottage, released in 2013 as part of the Creator line, has 271 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 90 different lots, across 18 colors.

Inventory of set 31009

The inventory of set 31009 lists 271 pieces, spare parts excluded: 90 different lots (one shape in one color) for 63 part shapes. The box also contains 9 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 31009

Main color: red, making up 30% of the parts, followed by white (15%) and light bluish gray (13%).

Color	Parts	Share
Red	80	30%
White	40	15%
Light Bluish Gray	35	13%
Dark Blue	34	13%
Black	13	4.8%
Dark Bluish Gray	11	4.1%
Green	10	3.7%
Tan	9	3.3%
Yellow	7	2.6%
Trans-Clear	7	2.6%
Other colors (8)	25	9.2%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	79	29%
Plates	48	18%
Bricks Sloped	46	17%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	20	7.4%
Tiles	17	6.3%
Windows and Doors	16	5.9%

Most common parts in set 31009

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 1 x 3 3622	Red	20
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 4 3037	Dark Blue	10
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Red	8
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Red	8
Brick 1 x 3 3622	Light Bluish Gray	7
Brick 2 x 3 3002	Red	6
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove 3069b	White	6
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 8 4445	Dark Blue	6
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Lime	6
Brick 1 x 4 3010	Light Bluish Gray	5

61 of the 63 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 31009 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 31009 from another set

Share of the parts of set 31009 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
5891 Apple Tree House	35%	539	2010
6754 Family Home	28%	978	2009
10682 Creative Suitcase	28%	1,017	2014
4000007 Ole Kirk's House (LEGO Employee Christmas Gift Version)	27%	910	2012
4630 Build and Play Box	27%	1,000	2012

No similarly sized set goes above 35%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 31009 within its line

With 271 pieces, set 31009 ranks #236 out of 543 Creator sets in our database, which have an average of 421 parts. Among the 356 sets released in 2013, it ranks #111.

The set in 3D

Spin the official model of the set, brick by brick.

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3D model: Stefan Frenz, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)

Included minifigures

Blue Torso, Tan Legs, Black HairQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 31009 Small Cottage have?

LEGO set 31009 Small Cottage has 271 pieces. It was released in 2013 as part of the Creator theme.

What year was LEGO set 31009 released?

Set 31009 Small Cottage was released in 2013 and belongs to the Creator theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 31009?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 31009 Small Cottage: 1. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 31009?

The instructions for LEGO set 31009 Small Cottage can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 31009.

What is the main color of LEGO set 31009?

Red, with 80 out of 271 pieces, or 30%. Next come white (15%) and light bluish gray (13%).

How many different parts does set 31009 contain?

Set 31009 has 90 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 63 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 3 in red, with 20 copies.

Does LEGO set 31009 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 31009?

Set 5891 Apple Tree House, released in 2010: it supplies 35%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.