LEGO Set 40173 Picture Frame: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	40173
Release year	2017
Piece count	268
Minifigures	0
Theme	Other
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 40173 Picture Frame, released in 2017 as part of the Other line, has 268 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 57 different lots, across 8 colors.

Inventory of set 40173

The inventory of set 40173 lists 268 pieces, spare parts excluded: 57 different lots (one shape in one color) for 36 part shapes.

Colors of set 40173

Main color: white, making up 51% of the parts, followed by blue (15%) and red (14%).

Color	Parts	Share
White	138	51%
Blue	39	15%
Red	38	14%
Lime	18	6.7%
Green	16	6%
Light Bluish Gray	12	4.5%
Dark Bluish Gray	6	2.2%
Orange	1	0.4%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	98	37%
Plates	61	23%
Tiles	49	18%
Tiles Round and Curved	19	7.1%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	19	7.1%
Technic Bricks	7	2.6%

Most common parts in set 40173

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate 1 x 1 3024	Green	16
Plate 2 x 3 3021	White	13
Brick 1 x 2 3004	White	12
Brick 1 x 4 3010	Lime	12
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder 14769	White	11
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove 3069b	White	11
Brick 1 x 6 3009	White	10
Plate 1 x 8 3460	White	10
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove 4162	White	10
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove 2431	Red	8

36 of the 36 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 40173 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 40173 from another set

Share of the parts of set 40173 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
60047 Police Station	33%	854	2014
8154 Brick Street Customs	32%	1,021	2008
60204 City Hospital	28%	861	2018
60141 Police Station	27%	894	2017
75094 Imperial Shuttle Tydirium	26%	937	2015

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 40173 within its line

With 268 pieces, set 40173 ranks #32 out of 87 Other sets in our database, which have an average of 339 parts. Among the 457 sets released in 2017, it ranks #170.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 40173 Picture Frame have?

LEGO set 40173 Picture Frame has 268 pieces. It was released in 2017 as part of the Other theme.

What year was LEGO set 40173 released?

Set 40173 Picture Frame was released in 2017 and belongs to the Other theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 40173?

LEGO set 40173 Picture Frame does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 40173?

The instructions for LEGO set 40173 Picture Frame can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 40173.

What is the main color of LEGO set 40173?

White, with 138 out of 268 pieces, or 51%. Next come blue (15%) and red (14%).

How many different parts does set 40173 contain?

Set 40173 has 57 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 36 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 1 x 1 in green, with 16 copies.

Does LEGO set 40173 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 40173?

Set 60047 Police Station, released in 2014: it supplies 33%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.