LEGO Set 4012 Wave Cops: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	4012
Release year	1996
Piece count	100
Minifigures	1
Theme	Boat
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 4012 Wave Cops, released in 1996 as part of the Boat line, has 100 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 68 different lots, across 11 colors.

Inventory of set 4012

The inventory of set 4012 lists 100 pieces, spare parts excluded: 68 different lots (one shape in one color) for 58 part shapes.

Colors of set 4012

Main color: black, making up 25% of the parts, followed by white (24%) and red (18%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	25	25%
White	24	24%
Red	18	18%
Light Gray	13	13%
Trans-Light Blue	6	6%
Yellow	4	4%
Trans-Dark Blue	3	3%
Trans-Red	2	2%
Trans-Yellow	2	2%
Trans-Green	1	1%
Other colors (1)	1	1%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	14	14%
Plates	10	10%
Plates Special	9	9%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	8	8%
Bricks Sloped	7	7%
Tiles	7	7%

Most common parts in set 4012

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Black	6
Wedge Plate 3 x 3 Cut Corner 2450	White	4
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Red	4
Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [Square Corners] 4865a	Trans-Light Blue	4
Brick 1 x 6 3009	Black	3
Wing, Tail 4 x 1 x 3 2340	White	2
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Black	2
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove 3070b	Trans-Dark Blue	2
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] 3660	Black	2
Brick Sloped 33° 3 x 6 3939	Trans-Light Blue	2

50 of the 58 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 4012

One part shape in set 4012 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 4012-1 170903

Rebuilding set 4012 from another set

Share of the parts of set 4012 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
4022 C26 Sea Cutter	32%	194	1996
6338 Hurricane Harbor	27%	365	1995

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.

Included minifigures

Policeman with Life JacketQuantity : 2

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 4012 Wave Cops have?

LEGO set 4012 Wave Cops has 100 pieces. It was released in 1996 as part of the Boat theme.

What year was LEGO set 4012 released?

Set 4012 Wave Cops was released in 1996 and belongs to the Boat theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 4012?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 4012 Wave Cops: 1. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 4012?

The instructions for LEGO set 4012 Wave Cops can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 4012.

What is the main color of LEGO set 4012?

Black, with 25 out of 100 pieces, or 25%. Next come white (24%) and red (18%).

How many different parts does set 4012 contain?

Set 4012 has 68 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 58 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 2 in black, with 6 copies.

Does LEGO set 4012 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 4012-1.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 4012?

Set 4022 C26 Sea Cutter, released in 1996: it supplies 32%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.