LEGO 31208 Hokusai - The Great Wave: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	31208
Release year	2023
Piece count	1,810
Minifigures	0
Theme	LEGO Art
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO Art set 31208, Hokusai - The Great Wave, recreates the well known Japanese image associated with Hokusai in brick form.

The model depicts The Great Wave, a Japanese artwork known for its dramatic sea composition and strong graphic identity. Within LEGO Art, it belongs to the group of display focused builds where the finished image matters more than play scenes or character action.

The build uses 1810 pieces to create a relief style interpretation, with attention to the wave shapes, layered surface and framed presentation.

Set 31208 is aimed at builders who want an art related display piece rather than a playset. Among LEGO Art releases, it can be placed as a figurative cultural subject, suited to display, collection and comparison with other image based models in the same theme.

Inventory of set 31208

The inventory of set 31208 lists 1,810 pieces, spare parts excluded: 106 different lots (one shape in one color) for 63 part shapes. The box also contains 50 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 31208

Main color: white, making up 36% of the parts, followed by tan (18%) and light nougat (14%).

Color	Parts	Share
White	653	36%
Tan	321	18%
Light Nougat	260	14%
Dark Blue	130	7.2%
Black	125	6.9%
Bright Light Blue	101	5.6%
Light Bluish Gray	83	4.6%
Dark Bluish Gray	73	4%
Blue	26	1.4%
Reddish Brown	24	1.3%
Other colors (2)	14	0.8%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Tiles Round and Curved	682	38%
Plates	398	22%
Plates Wedged	163	9%
Tiles	128	7.1%
Technic Pins	89	4.9%
Bricks	72	4%

Most common parts in set 31208

Part	Color	Quantity
Tile Round 1 x 1 98138	White	262
Tile Round 1 x 1 98138	Light Nougat	255
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise with No Center Slots 61332	Black	89
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter 25269	White	60
Plate 1 x 4 3710	Dark Blue	55
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove 87079	Tan	52
Plate 1 x 8 3460	Tan	48
Plant, Plate 1 x 1 Round with 3 Leaves 32607	White	47
Brick 1 x 4 3010	Tan	36
Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Cut Corner 26601	Bright Light Blue	34

58 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

Exclusive parts in set 31208

3 part shapes in set 31208 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 4 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Tile Round 1 x 1 with White Silhouette of Head (Hokusai) print 98138pr0345	Blue
Tile 2 x 6 with Dark Blue Border, Japanese Symbols print 69729pr0015	White
Tile 1 x 4 with Dark Blue Japanese Symbols print 2431pr0193	Light Nougat

Rebuilding set 31208 from another set

Share of the parts of set 31208 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
31207 Floral Art	32%	2,870	2022

No similarly sized set goes above 32%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 31208 within its line

With 1,810 pieces, set 31208 ranks #19 out of 26 LEGO Art sets in our database, which have an average of 2,810 parts. Among the 518 sets released in 2023, it ranks #32.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 31208 Hokusai - The Great Wave have?

LEGO set 31208 Hokusai - The Great Wave has 1,810 pieces. It was released in 2023 as part of the LEGO Art theme.

What year was LEGO set 31208 released?

Set 31208 Hokusai - The Great Wave was released in 2023 and belongs to the LEGO Art theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 31208?

LEGO set 31208 Hokusai - The Great Wave does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 31208?

The instructions for LEGO set 31208 Hokusai - The Great Wave can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 31208.

What is the main color of LEGO set 31208?

White, with 653 out of 1,810 pieces, or 36%. Next come tan (18%) and light nougat (14%).

How many different parts does set 31208 contain?

Set 31208 has 106 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 63 part shapes. Most common part: Tile Round 1 x 1 in white, with 262 copies.

Does LEGO set 31208 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 3 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Tile Round 1 x 1 with White Silhouette of Head (Hokusai) print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 31208?

Set 31207 Floral Art, released in 2022: it supplies 32%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Is 31208 based on a specific artwork?

Yes. It is based on The Great Wave, the Japanese image associated with Hokusai, presented here as a LEGO Art build.