LEGO Set 40158 Pirates Chess Set: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	40158
Release year	2015
Piece count	856
Minifigures	13
Theme	Pirates
Subtheme	Pirates III
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 40158 Pirates Chess Set, released in 2015 as part of the Pirates line, has 856 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 165 different lots, across 21 colors.

Inventory of set 40158

The inventory of set 40158 lists 856 pieces, spare parts excluded: 165 different lots (one shape in one color) for 117 part shapes. The box also contains 12 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 40158

Main color: white, making up 25% of the parts, followed by black (23%) and light bluish gray (15%).

Color	Parts	Share
White	213	25%
Black	198	23%
Light Bluish Gray	132	15%
Tan	69	8.1%
Blue	60	7%
Dark Bluish Gray	46	5.4%
Reddish Brown	39	4.6%
Yellow	26	3%
Red	25	2.9%
Dark Red	13	1.5%
Other colors (11)	35	4.1%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Tiles	308	36%
Plates Special	96	11%
Bricks	86	10%
Plates	66	7.7%
Bricks Sloped	44	5.1%
Technic Bricks	32	3.7%

Most common parts in set 40158

Part	Color	Quantity
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove 3069b	White	65
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove 2431	Black	64
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove 2431	White	64
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove 3069b	Black	64
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove 2431	Light Bluish Gray	32
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] 3700	Light Bluish Gray	32
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) 87580	White	32
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) 87580	Black	32
Brick 1 x 8 3008	Blue	19
Brick 1 x 8 3008	Tan	18

94 of the 117 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

No part in set 40158 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 40158 from another set

Share of the parts of set 40158 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
40174 LEGO Chess	44%	1,450	2017

No similarly sized set goes above 44%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 40158 within its line

With 856 pieces, set 40158 ranks #3 out of 35 Pirates sets in our database, which have an average of 326 parts. Among the 448 sets released in 2015, it ranks #32. That is 2.6 times the average Pirates set size.

Included minifigures

Soldier (Bluecoat) - Reddish Brown HairQuantity : 4
Soldier (Bluecoat) - Black HairQuantity : 3
Soldier (Bluecoat) - Tan HairQuantity : 1
Soldier (Bluecoat) - Admiral, Chess KingQuantity : 1
Pirate - Red Stripes, Black Legs, White BandanaQuantity : 2
Pirate - Red Stripes, Blue Legs, White BandanaQuantity : 1
Pirate - Red/Black Stripes, Blue Legs, Red Bandana, ScarQuantity : 2
Pirate - Red Stripes, Red Legs, Red BandanaQuantity : 1
Pirate - Red Stripes, Black Legs, Red Bandana, ScarQuantity : 1
Pirate - Red Stripes, Red Legs, Brown Crow's FeetQuantity : 1
Pirate - Captain, Black Legs, Pearl Gold HookQuantity : 1
Maiden - Bright Light Yellow HairQuantity : 1
Pirate - Female, Black Hair with Bandana, Yellow ArmsQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 40158 Pirates Chess Set have?

LEGO set 40158 Pirates Chess Set has 856 pieces. It was released in 2015 as part of the Pirates theme.

What year was LEGO set 40158 released?

Set 40158 Pirates Chess Set was released in 2015 and belongs to the Pirates theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 40158?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 40158 Pirates Chess Set: 13. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 40158?

The instructions for LEGO set 40158 Pirates Chess Set can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 40158.

What is the main color of LEGO set 40158?

White, with 213 out of 856 pieces, or 25%. Next come black (23%) and light bluish gray (15%).

How many different parts does set 40158 contain?

Set 40158 has 165 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 117 part shapes. Most common part: Tile 1 x 2 with Groove in white, with 65 copies.

Does LEGO set 40158 contain any exclusive parts?

No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 40158?

Set 40174 LEGO Chess, released in 2017: it supplies 44%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.