LEGO Set 31049 Twin Spin Helicopter: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	31049
Release year	2016
Piece count	326
Minifigures	0
Theme	Creator
Subtheme	Creator 3-in-1
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 31049 Twin Spin Helicopter, released in 2016 as part of the Creator line, has 326 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 121 different lots, across 17 colors.

Inventory of set 31049

The inventory of set 31049 lists 326 pieces, spare parts excluded: 121 different lots (one shape in one color) for 108 part shapes. The box also contains 12 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 31049

Main color: black, making up 31% of the parts, followed by blue (16%) and white (11%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	102	31%
Blue	52	16%
White	37	11%
Light Bluish Gray	29	8.9%
Dark Bluish Gray	28	8.6%
Red	26	8%
Medium Blue	20	6.1%
Yellow	13	4%
Tan	5	1.5%
Trans-Clear	4	1.2%
Other colors (7)	10	3.1%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	55	17%
Technic Special	34	10%
Bricks Sloped	27	8.3%
Plates Special	22	6.7%
Technic Pins	18	5.5%
Bricks	17	5.2%

Most common parts in set 31049

Part	Color	Quantity
Technic Link Tread with Beveled Edge 15379	Black	32
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Red	9
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced 32123b	Light Bluish Gray	8
Plate 1 x 4 3710	Black	8
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 85984	Blue	8
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Yellow	7
Technic Plate 2 x 4 [3 Holes] 3709	Blue	7
Plate 2 x 10 3832	Black	7
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Black	6
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780	Black	6

108 of the 108 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 31049 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 31049 relies on a little-shared assortment.

Size of set 31049 within its line

With 326 pieces, set 31049 ranks #204 out of 543 Creator sets in our database, which have an average of 421 parts. Among the 459 sets released in 2016, it ranks #127.

The set in 3D

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

Load the 3D model

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

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 31049 Twin Spin Helicopter have?

LEGO set 31049 Twin Spin Helicopter has 326 pieces. It was released in 2016 as part of the Creator theme.

What year was LEGO set 31049 released?

Set 31049 Twin Spin Helicopter was released in 2016 and belongs to the Creator theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 31049?

LEGO set 31049 Twin Spin Helicopter does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 31049?

The instructions for LEGO set 31049 Twin Spin Helicopter can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 31049.

What is the main color of LEGO set 31049?

Black, with 102 out of 326 pieces, or 31%. Next come blue (16%) and white (11%).

How many different parts does set 31049 contain?

Set 31049 has 121 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 108 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Link Tread with Beveled Edge in black, with 32 copies.

Does LEGO set 31049 contain any exclusive parts?

No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.