LEGO 4000042 The Vault Memory Lane: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	4000042
Release year	2024
Piece count	1,243
Minifigures	8
Theme	LEGO Exclusive
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO 4000042, “The Vault Memory Lane”, is a 2024 LEGO Exclusive set presenting a memory focused LEGO subject. The model contains 1243 pieces and 8 minifigures, placing it mainly in the field of collecting, display, and LEGO related documentation.

Its title points to recollection and LEGO history rather than to a standard vehicle, everyday building, or clearly defined fictional setting from another property.

The lineup features several LEGO Inside Tour Participant figures with dark red, dark blue, dark pink, light bluish grey, and white torsos or suits, along with LEGO Employee and LEGO House Employee figures using different torso, leg, and hair combinations.

This set is best understood as a collector focused LEGO Exclusive release. It can be displayed with the included figures, used as a themed souvenir model, or placed alongside other exclusive sets that refer to LEGO experiences, company memory, and material aimed more at preservation than broad play themes.

Inventory of set 4000042

The inventory of set 4000042 lists 1,243 pieces, spare parts excluded: 258 different lots (one shape in one color) for 136 part shapes.

Colors of set 4000042

Main color: light bluish gray, making up 25% of the parts, followed by white (13%) and tan (13%).

Color	Parts	Share
Light Bluish Gray	308	25%
White	167	13%
Tan	162	13%
Black	153	12%
Dark Orange	123	9.9%
Trans-Clear	46	3.7%
Yellow	40	3.2%
Dark Bluish Gray	32	2.6%
Blue	31	2.5%
Red	30	2.4%
Other colors (21)	150	12%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates Special	311	25%
Tiles	291	23%
Plates	257	21%
Bricks	97	7.8%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	67	5.4%
Bricks Special	60	4.8%

Most common parts in set 4000042

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Only 2 studs 33909	Light Bluish Gray	39
Tile 4 x 4 1751	Light Bluish Gray	38
Plate 1 x 4 3710	Dark Orange	35
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Masonry Brick Profile 98283	Dark Orange	33
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Door Rail 32028	Tan	32
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove 2431	Light Bluish Gray	29
Plate Special 1 x 2, Top Clip [Open O] 44861	Black	26
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] 2654	Black	24
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted 99207	Light Bluish Gray	24
Brick 1 x 4 3010	Dark Orange	20

103 of the 136 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 4000042

5 part shapes in set 4000042 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, 6 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Minifig Neckwear Ribbon with Medal Gold, White circle with 'LIT' 99250pr0003	Yellow
Torso with LEGO House Logo, Black Arms, Yellow Hands 973c03h01pr7035	Black
Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [Rounded Corners] with 'MEMORY LANE' on Light Bluish Gray square 4865bpr0010	Trans-Clear
Sticker Sheet for Set 4000042-1 108329
Tile 1 x 8 with 'THE VAULT' Print 4162pr0111	Light Bluish Gray

No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 4000042 relies on a little-shared assortment.

Size of set 4000042 within its line

With 1,243 pieces, set 4000042 ranks #9 out of 57 LEGO Exclusive sets in our database, which have an average of 735 parts. Among the 571 sets released in 2024, it ranks #63.

Included minifigures

LEGO Inside Tour Participant, Dark Red SuitQuantity : 1
LEGO Inside Tour Participant, Dark Blue TorsoQuantity : 1
LEGO Inside Tour Participant, Dark Pink TorsoQuantity : 1
LEGO Inside Tour Participant, Light Bluish Grey TorsoQuantity : 1
LEGO Inside Tour Participant, White TorsoQuantity : 1
LEGO Employee, Yellow Torso, Blue Legs, Reddish Brown HairQuantity : 1
LEGO House Employee, Black Torso, Dark Blue Legs, Light Bluish Grey HairQuantity : 1
LEGO House Employee, Black Torso, Black Legs, Bright Light Yellow HairQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 4000042 The Vault Memory Lane have?

LEGO set 4000042 The Vault Memory Lane has 1,243 pieces. It was released in 2024 as part of the LEGO Exclusive theme.

What year was LEGO set 4000042 released?

Set 4000042 The Vault Memory Lane was released in 2024 and belongs to the LEGO Exclusive theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 4000042?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 4000042 The Vault Memory Lane: 8. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 4000042?

The instructions for LEGO set 4000042 The Vault Memory Lane can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 4000042.

What is the main color of LEGO set 4000042?

Light bluish gray, with 308 out of 1,243 pieces, or 25%. Next come white (13%) and tan (13%).

How many different parts does set 4000042 contain?

Set 4000042 has 258 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 136 part shapes. Most common part: Plate Special 2 x 2 with Only 2 studs in light bluish gray, with 39 copies.

Does LEGO set 4000042 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 5 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Minifig Neckwear Ribbon with Medal Gold, White circle with 'LIT'.

Does the set include only LEGO Inside Tour participants?

No. It includes LEGO Inside Tour Participant figures as well as LEGO Employee and LEGO House Employee figures.