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LEGO Other 40161 What Am I?

2016536 pieces8 minifigures

LEGO 40161 What Am I?

Specifications

Set number40161
Release year2016
Piece count536
Minifigures8
ThemeOther
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 40161 What Am I?, released in 2016 as part of the Other line, has 536 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 105 different lots, across 21 colors.

Inventory of set 40161

The inventory of set 40161 lists 536 pieces, spare parts excluded: 105 different lots (one shape in one color) for 78 part shapes.

Colors of set 40161

Main color: white, making up 23% of the parts, followed by red (22%) and blue (19%).

ColorPartsShare
White12423%
Red11922%
Blue10319%
Black5410%
Dark Bluish Gray305.6%
Trans-Light Blue244.5%
Yellow183.4%
Light Bluish Gray163%
Green101.9%
Trans-Clear61.1%
Other colors (11)326%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Plates11822%
Plates Special6011%
Tiles5610%
Tiles Special529.7%
Bricks285.2%
Windscreens and Fuselage244.5%

Most common parts in set 40161

59 of the 78 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 40161 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 40161 relies on a little-shared assortment.

Size of set 40161 within its line

With 536 pieces, set 40161 ranks #16 out of 87 Other sets in our database, which have an average of 339 parts. Among the 459 sets released in 2016, it ranks #81.

Included minifigures

  • Minifigure Doctor, Woman, White Shirt with Pocket and Stethoscope, Blue Legs, Dark Brown Hair, Glasses from set 40161Doctor, Woman, White Shirt with Pocket and Stethoscope, Blue Legs, Dark Brown Hair, GlassesQuantity : 2
  • Minifigure Fireman, Black Fire Suit with Gauge and Straps, Black Legs, Dark Red Helmet, Beard from set 40161Fireman, Black Fire Suit with Gauge and Straps, Black Legs, Dark Red Helmet, BeardQuantity : 2
  • Minifigure Racer, White and Green Jacket with Octan Logo, Red Legs, White Helmet with Trans-Brown  Visor from set 40161Racer, White and Green Jacket with Octan Logo, Red Legs, White Helmet with Trans-Brown VisorQuantity : 2
  • Minifigure Man, Blue Overalls over White V-Neck Shirt, Dark Brown Hair, Sunglasses from set 40161Man, Blue Overalls over White V-Neck Shirt, Dark Brown Hair, SunglassesQuantity : 2
  • Minifigure Policewoman, Medium Blue Shirt with Tie and Badge, Black Legs, Reddish Brown Hair from set 40161Policewoman, Medium Blue Shirt with Tie and Badge, Black Legs, Reddish Brown HairQuantity : 2
  • Minifigure Criminal, Prison Shirt with #50380, Black Legs, Dark Bluish Gray Hat from set 40161Criminal, Prison Shirt with #50380, Black Legs, Dark Bluish Gray HatQuantity : 2
  • Minifigure Woman, Red Suit, Dark Orange Hair from set 40161Woman, Red Suit, Dark Orange HairQuantity : 2
  • Minifigure Woman, Red Swimsuit, White Helmet with Divers Mask from set 40161Woman, Red Swimsuit, White Helmet with Divers MaskQuantity : 2

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 40161 What Am I? have?

LEGO set 40161 What Am I? has 536 pieces. It was released in 2016 as part of the Other theme.

What year was LEGO set 40161 released?

Set 40161 What Am I? was released in 2016 and belongs to the Other theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 40161?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 40161 What Am I?: 8. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 40161?

The instructions for LEGO set 40161 What Am I? can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 40161.

What is the main color of LEGO set 40161?

White, with 124 out of 536 pieces, or 23%. Next come red (22%) and blue (19%).

How many different parts does set 40161 contain?

Set 40161 has 105 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 78 part shapes. Most common part: Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges in white, with 48 copies.

Does LEGO set 40161 contain any exclusive parts?

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

Set number40161
Release year2016
ThemeOther
Piece count536
Minifigures8
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30