LEGO Art 31198 The Beatles

Specifications
| Set number | 31198 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2020 |
| Piece count | 2,933 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | LEGO Art |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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Set 31198, “The Beatles”, is a LEGO Art model dedicated to the British band. Released in 2020, it belongs to the LEGO Art theme and contains 2933 pieces, with a format aimed primarily at display.
Set 31198 places The Beatles within LEGO Art, a theme built around graphic display pieces made from LEGO elements. The subject is not presented as a play scene, but as a decorative image connected with a well known music licence.
The build is therefore centred on a visual surface rather than characters, vehicles or role play accessories.
This set is mainly suited to LEGO Art collectors, music fans and Beatles followers looking for a piece to display. Within the LEGO Art theme, it sits among models whose appeal comes from the finished image and the licensed subject, rather than from play functions, figures or scene building.
Inventory of set 31198
The inventory of set 31198 lists 2,933 pieces, spare parts excluded: 35 different lots (one shape in one color) for 20 part shapes. The box also contains 67 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 31198
Main color: black, making up 30% of the parts, followed by dark brown (19%) and tan (9.6%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 872 | 30% | |
| Dark Brown | 554 | 19% | |
| Tan | 283 | 9.6% | |
| Reddish Brown | 250 | 8.5% | |
| White | 158 | 5.4% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 141 | 4.8% | |
| Dark Tan | 137 | 4.7% | |
| Dark Blue | 121 | 4.1% | |
| Dark Orange | 85 | 2.9% | |
| Orange | 74 | 2.5% | |
| Other colors (6) | 258 | 8.8% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiles Round and Curved | 2,746 | 94% | |
| Bricks | 48 | 1.6% | |
| Technic Pins | 40 | 1.4% | |
| Plates | 34 | 1.2% | |
| Bricks Special | 33 | 1.1% | |
| Tiles | 29 | 1% |
Most common parts in set 31198
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Tile Round 1 x 1 98138 | Black | 698 |
| Tile Round 1 x 1 98138 | Dark Brown | 554 |
| Tile Round 1 x 1 98138 | Tan | 283 |
| Tile Round 1 x 1 98138 | Reddish Brown | 250 |
| Tile Round 1 x 1 98138 | White | 149 |
| Tile Round 1 x 1 98138 | Dark Bluish Gray | 141 |
| Tile Round 1 x 1 98138 | Dark Tan | 137 |
| Tile Round 1 x 1 98138 | Dark Blue | 121 |
| Tile Round 1 x 1 98138 | Dark Orange | 85 |
| Tile Round 1 x 1 98138 | Orange | 74 |
17 of the 20 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 31198
One part shape in set 31198 appears in no other set in the catalog, most often a printed element, a sticker or a mold specific to the model. If it gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Tile 2 x 4 with 'THE BEATLES' print 87079pr0221 | Black |
Rebuilding set 31198 from another set
Share of the parts of set 31198 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31204 Elvis Presley : The King | 57% | 3,445 | 2022 |
| 31202 Disney's Mickey Mouse | 46% | 2,658 | 2021 |
| 21226 Art Project - Create Together | 41% | 4,138 | 2021 |
No similarly sized set goes above 57%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 31198 within its line
With 2,933 pieces, set 31198 ranks #12 out of 26 LEGO Art sets in our database, which have an average of 2,810 parts. Among the 490 sets released in 2020, it ranks #11.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 31198 The Beatles have?
LEGO set 31198 The Beatles has 2,933 pieces. It was released in 2020 as part of the LEGO Art theme.
What year was LEGO set 31198 released?
Set 31198 The Beatles was released in 2020 and belongs to the LEGO Art theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 31198?
LEGO set 31198 The Beatles does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 31198?
The instructions for LEGO set 31198 The Beatles can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 31198.
What is the main color of LEGO set 31198?
Black, with 872 out of 2,933 pieces, or 30%. Next come dark brown (19%) and tan (9.6%).
How many different parts does set 31198 contain?
Set 31198 has 35 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 20 part shapes. Most common part: Tile Round 1 x 1 in black, with 698 copies.
Does LEGO set 31198 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Tile 2 x 4 with 'THE BEATLES' print.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 31198?
Set 31204 Elvis Presley : The King, released in 2022: it supplies 57%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
Is this set intended more for play or display?
As part of LEGO Art, it is best understood as a decorative image model. It is therefore more suited to display and collecting than to narrative play.
See also
Sets from the same theme
31199 Marvel Studios Iron Man2020 · 3,167 pieces
31197 Andy Warhol's Marilyn Monroe2020 · 3,341 pieces
31200 The Sith2020 · 3,406 pieces
31202 Disney's Mickey Mouse2021 · 2,658 pieces
21226 Art Project - Create Together2021 · 4,138 pieces
31201 Harry Potter Hogwarts Crests2021 · 4,249 pieces
31203 World Map2021 · 11,695 pieces
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