LEGO Brand Store 40178 Iconic VIP Set

Specifications
| Set number | 40178 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2017 |
| Piece count | 205 |
| Minifigures | 2 |
| Theme | LEGO Brand Store |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 40178 Iconic VIP Set, released in 2017 as part of the LEGO Brand Store line, has 205 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 81 different lots, across 16 colors.
Inventory of set 40178
The inventory of set 40178 lists 205 pieces, spare parts excluded: 81 different lots (one shape in one color) for 57 part shapes. The box also contains 22 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 40178
Main color: white, making up 43% of the parts, followed by red (13%) and light bluish gray (12%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88 | 43% | |
| Red | 26 | 13% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 25 | 12% | |
| Yellow | 17 | 8.3% | |
| Trans-Clear | 12 | 5.9% | |
| Black | 10 | 4.9% | |
| Green | 9 | 4.4% | |
| Lime | 4 | 2% | |
| Trans-Red | 3 | 1.5% | |
| Orange | 2 | 1% | |
| Other colors (6) | 8 | 3.9% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiles | 59 | 29% | |
| Bricks | 24 | 12% | |
| Tiles Round and Curved | 20 | 9.8% | |
| Plates Special | 19 | 9.3% | |
| Plates | 19 | 9.3% | |
| Plates Round Curved and Dishes | 15 | 7.3% |
Most common parts in set 40178
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Tile Round 1 x 1 98138 | Trans-Clear | 12 |
| Tile 1 x 2 with Groove 3069b | White | 8 |
| Tile 1 x 1 with Groove 3070b | White | 8 |
| Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Pin Hole 6541 | Light Bluish Gray | 8 |
| Brick Special 1 x 4 with 4 Studs on One Side 30414 | White | 7 |
| Brick 1 x 1 3005 | White | 6 |
| Brick 1 x 6 3009 | White | 6 |
| Tile 1 x 4 with Groove 2431 | White | 5 |
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | White | 5 |
| Tile 2 x 2 Corner 14719 | White | 4 |
53 of the 57 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 40178
One part shape in set 40178 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 40178-1 34728 |
Rebuilding set 40178 from another set
Share of the parts of set 40178 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40528 LEGO Store | 37% | 402 | 2022 |
| 40574 Lego Brand Store | 32% | 541 | 2022 |
| 31052 Vacation Getaways | 32% | 792 | 2016 |
| 31012 Family House | 30% | 756 | 2013 |
| 40145 LEGO Store | 29% | 413 | 2015 |
No similarly sized set goes above 37%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 40178 within its line
With 205 pieces, set 40178 ranks #11 out of 218 LEGO Brand Store sets in our database, which have an average of 87 parts. Among the 457 sets released in 2017, it ranks #203. That is 2.4 times the average LEGO Brand Store set size.
Included minifigures
Monochrome RedQuantity : 1
LEGO Store Employee, LEGO Logo on BackQuantity : 1
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 40178 Iconic VIP Set have?
LEGO set 40178 Iconic VIP Set has 205 pieces. It was released in 2017 as part of the LEGO Brand Store theme.
What year was LEGO set 40178 released?
Set 40178 Iconic VIP Set was released in 2017 and belongs to the LEGO Brand Store theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 40178?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 40178 Iconic VIP Set: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 40178?
The instructions for LEGO set 40178 Iconic VIP Set can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 40178.
What is the main color of LEGO set 40178?
White, with 88 out of 205 pieces, or 43%. Next come red (13%) and light bluish gray (12%).
How many different parts does set 40178 contain?
Set 40178 has 81 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 57 part shapes. Most common part: Tile Round 1 x 1 in trans-clear, with 12 copies.
Does LEGO set 40178 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 40178-1.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 40178?
Set 40528 LEGO Store, released in 2022: it supplies 37%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
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