LEGO Exclusive 4000001 Moulding Machines

Specifications
| Set number | 4000001 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2011 |
| Piece count | 795 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | LEGO Exclusive |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 4000001 Moulding Machines, released in 2011 as part of the LEGO Exclusive line, has 795 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 188 different lots, across 15 colors.
Inventory of set 4000001
The inventory of set 4000001 lists 795 pieces, spare parts excluded: 188 different lots (one shape in one color) for 112 part shapes.
Colors of set 4000001
Main color: green, making up 25% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (21%) and dark bluish gray (19%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green | 196 | 25% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 166 | 21% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 150 | 19% | |
| Black | 113 | 14% | |
| Yellow | 44 | 5.5% | |
| Trans-Clear | 41 | 5.2% | |
| Orange | 17 | 2.1% | |
| Blue | 16 | 2% | |
| Red | 15 | 1.9% | |
| White | 14 | 1.8% | |
| Other colors (5) | 22 | 2.8% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates | 192 | 24% | |
| Bricks | 153 | 19% | |
| Tiles | 134 | 17% | |
| Bricks Sloped | 55 | 6.9% | |
| Plates Round Curved and Dishes | 54 | 6.8% | |
| Plates Special | 44 | 5.5% |
Most common parts in set 4000001
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Plate 1 x 4 3710 | Green | 20 |
| Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200 | Green | 19 |
| Brick 1 x 2 3004 | Light Bluish Gray | 17 |
| Brick 1 x 8 3008 | Light Bluish Gray | 16 |
| Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141 | Orange | 16 |
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | Dark Bluish Gray | 14 |
| Tile 1 x 2 with Groove 3069b | Trans-Clear | 14 |
| Tile 1 x 2 with Groove 3069b | Green | 14 |
| Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick Open O Clip] 60897 | Dark Bluish Gray | 14 |
| Brick 1 x 1 3005 | Yellow | 13 |
111 of the 112 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 4000001
One part shape in set 4000001 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 |
|---|---|
| Sticker Sheet for Set 4000001-1 74454 |
Rebuilding set 4000001 from another set
Share of the parts of set 4000001 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 910009 Modular LEGO Store | 33% | 2,124 | 2022 |
| 76042 The SHIELD Helicarrier | 29% | 2,996 | 2015 |
| 71374 Nintendo Entertainment System | 27% | 2,646 | 2020 |
| 5526 Skyline | 26% | 2,792 | 2005 |
| 75222 Betrayal at Cloud City | 26% | 2,812 | 2018 |
No similarly sized set goes above 33%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 4000001 within its line
With 795 pieces, set 4000001 ranks #27 out of 57 LEGO Exclusive sets in our database, which have an average of 735 parts. Among the 276 sets released in 2011, it ranks #24.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 4000001 Moulding Machines have?
LEGO set 4000001 Moulding Machines has 795 pieces. It was released in 2011 as part of the LEGO Exclusive theme.
What year was LEGO set 4000001 released?
Set 4000001 Moulding Machines was released in 2011 and belongs to the LEGO Exclusive theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 4000001?
LEGO set 4000001 Moulding Machines does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 4000001?
The instructions for LEGO set 4000001 Moulding Machines can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 4000001.
What is the main color of LEGO set 4000001?
Green, with 196 out of 795 pieces, or 25%. Next come light bluish gray (21%) and dark bluish gray (19%).
How many different parts does set 4000001 contain?
Set 4000001 has 188 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 112 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 1 x 4 in green, with 20 copies.
Does LEGO set 4000001 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 4000001-1.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 4000001?
Set 910009 Modular LEGO Store, released in 2022: it supplies 33%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
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