LEGO Set 31079 Sunshine Surfer Van: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	31079
Release year	2018
Piece count	379
Minifigures	2
Theme	Creator
Subtheme	Creator 3-in-1
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO 31079, Sunshine Surfer Van, depicts a surf van with a summer leisure theme within Creator, specifically Creator 3-in-1. Released in 2018, the set contains 379 pieces and fits among brick-built recreational vehicle subjects in the theme.

Sunshine Surfer Van focuses on a beach and surf vehicle as its main subject. Its appeal comes from a familiar travel and leisure setting.

The build centers on the van body and on details suited to a surf or beach scene, while staying within the general Creator building style.

The set is suitable for display, play, or inclusion in a coastal layout. In a Creator collection, it sits naturally beside vehicle and holiday subjects, with a more everyday premise than fantasy or action-based models. That makes it easy to combine with town scenes, roads, or seaside builds without requiring a fixed storyline.

Inventory of set 31079

The inventory of set 31079 lists 379 pieces, spare parts excluded: 160 different lots (one shape in one color) for 115 part shapes. The box also contains 24 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 31079

Main color: white, making up 23% of the parts, followed by yellow (21%) and light bluish gray (20%).

Color	Parts	Share
White	89	23%
Yellow	79	21%
Light Bluish Gray	74	20%
Blue	44	12%
Black	24	6.3%
Trans-Brown	11	2.9%
Dark Bluish Gray	10	2.6%
Dark Blue	7	1.8%
Trans-Orange	6	1.6%
Trans-Clear	5	1.3%
Other colors (15)	30	7.9%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	94	25%
Plates Special	54	14%
Tiles	39	10%
Bricks Sloped	32	8.4%
Tiles Round and Curved	17	4.5%
Tiles Special	17	4.5%

Most common parts in set 31079

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 1 x 1 3005	White	8
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 4 3037	White	8
Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges 4274	Blue	8
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 85984	Yellow	8
Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs] 87552	Trans-Brown	8
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Light Bluish Gray	6
Plate 1 x 4 3710	Blue	6
Plate 1 x 4 3710	Yellow	6
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200	Yellow	6
Plate 2 x 2 Corner 2420	Yellow	5

106 of the 115 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 31079 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 31079 from another set

Share of the parts of set 31079 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
31052 Vacation Getaways	26%	792	2016
10259 Winter Village Station	25%	902	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 31079 within its line

With 379 pieces, set 31079 ranks #179 out of 543 Creator sets in our database, which have an average of 421 parts. Among the 457 sets released in 2018, it ranks #118.

Included minifigures

Red Torso, Medium Blue Legs, Bright Light Yellow HairQuantity : 1
White Torso, Dark BLue Legs, Dark Orange HairQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 31079 Sunshine Surfer Van have?

LEGO set 31079 Sunshine Surfer Van has 379 pieces. It was released in 2018 as part of the Creator theme.

What year was LEGO set 31079 released?

Set 31079 Sunshine Surfer Van was released in 2018 and belongs to the Creator theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 31079?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 31079 Sunshine Surfer Van: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 31079?

The instructions for LEGO set 31079 Sunshine Surfer Van can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 31079.

What is the main color of LEGO set 31079?

White, with 89 out of 379 pieces, or 23%. Next come yellow (21%) and light bluish gray (20%).

How many different parts does set 31079 contain?

Set 31079 has 160 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 115 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 1 in white, with 8 copies.

Does LEGO set 31079 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 31079?

Set 31052 Vacation Getaways, released in 2016: it supplies 26%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.