LEGO Set 31040 Desert Racers: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	31040
Release year	2016
Piece count	65
Minifigures	0
Theme	Creator
Subtheme	Creator 3-in-1
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 31040 Desert Racers, released in 2016 as part of the Creator line, has 65 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 30 different lots, across 11 colors.

Inventory of set 31040

The inventory of set 31040 lists 65 pieces, spare parts excluded: 30 different lots (one shape in one color) for 29 part shapes. The box also contains 5 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 31040

Main color: black, making up 32% of the parts, followed by red (22%) and light bluish gray (11%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	21	32%
Red	14	22%
Light Bluish Gray	7	11%
Dark Bluish Gray	6	9.2%
Trans-Yellow	4	6.2%
Yellow	3	4.6%
Trans-Brown	3	4.6%
Trans-Red	2	3.1%
Tan	2	3.1%
Trans-Clear	2	3.1%
Other colors (1)	1	1.5%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	16	25%
Plates Special	9	14%
Wheels and Tyres	8	12%
Tiles Special	5	7.7%
Tiles	4	6.2%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	4	6.2%

Most common parts in set 31040

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Red	5
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Trans-Yellow	4
Tyre 17.5 x 6 with Shallow Staggered Treads and Middle Band 92409	Black	4
Wheel 11 x 6 with 8 Spokes 93593	Light Bluish Gray	4
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted 99780	Black	4
Plate 2 x 2 3022	Yellow	3
Brick 1 x 2 without Bottom Tube 3065	Trans-Brown	3
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4 [Rounded Corners] 10201	Red	2
Brick Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] 11477	Black	2
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges 15712	Red	2

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 31040 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 31040 from another set

Share of the parts of set 31040 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
60148 ATV Race Team	26%	239	2017

No similarly sized set goes above 26%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 31040 within its line

With 65 pieces, set 31040 ranks #416 out of 543 Creator sets in our database, which have an average of 421 parts. Among the 459 sets released in 2016, it ranks #349. That is less than half the average Creator set size.

The set in 3D

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

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

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 31040 Desert Racers have?

LEGO set 31040 Desert Racers has 65 pieces. It was released in 2016 as part of the Creator theme.

What year was LEGO set 31040 released?

Set 31040 Desert Racers was released in 2016 and belongs to the Creator theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 31040?

LEGO set 31040 Desert Racers does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 31040?

The instructions for LEGO set 31040 Desert Racers can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 31040.

What is the main color of LEGO set 31040?

Black, with 21 out of 65 pieces, or 32%. Next come red (22%) and light bluish gray (11%).

How many different parts does set 31040 contain?

Set 31040 has 30 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 29 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 1 x 2 in red, with 5 copies.

Does LEGO set 31040 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 31040?

Set 60148 ATV Race Team, released in 2017: it supplies 26%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.