LEGO Set 40188 Pencil Pot: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	40188
Release year	2018
Piece count	187
Minifigures	1
Theme	Other
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 40188 Pencil Pot, released in 2018 as part of the Other line, has 187 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 79 different lots, across 18 colors.

Inventory of set 40188

The inventory of set 40188 lists 187 pieces, spare parts excluded: 79 different lots (one shape in one color) for 71 part shapes. The box also contains 12 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 40188

Main color: white, making up 32% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (16%) and reddish brown (12%).

Color	Parts	Share
White	60	32%
Light Bluish Gray	29	16%
Reddish Brown	23	12%
Dark Blue	17	9.1%
Red	12	6.4%
Black	9	4.8%
Flat Silver	5	2.7%
Blue	4	2.1%
Bright Green	4	2.1%
Bright Light Orange	4	2.1%
Other colors (8)	20	11%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	39	21%
Plates	23	12%
Plates Special	22	12%
Bricks Sloped	14	7.5%
Bricks Special	12	6.4%
Tiles Round and Curved	11	5.9%

Most common parts in set 40188

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 1 x 4 3010	White	18
Brick 1 x 6 3009	White	8
Tile 2 x 2 Corner 14719	Light Bluish Gray	4
Panel 1 x 4 x 1 with Rounded Corners [Thin Wall] 15207	Reddish Brown	4
Brick 2 x 2 Corner 2357	White	4
Plate 2 x 2 Corner 2420	Dark Blue	4
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals 24866	Bright Green	4
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals 24866	Bright Light Orange	4
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780	Black	4
Brick 1 x 2 3004	White	4

67 of the 71 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 40188 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 40188 from another set

Share of the parts of set 40188 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
31069 Modular Family Villa	25%	728	2017

No similarly sized set goes above 25%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 40188 within its line

With 187 pieces, set 40188 ranks #43 out of 87 Other sets in our database, which have an average of 339 parts. Among the 457 sets released in 2018, it ranks #226.

Included minifigures

Dark Blue Torso, Dark Tan Legs, Reddish Brown HairQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 40188 Pencil Pot have?

LEGO set 40188 Pencil Pot has 187 pieces. It was released in 2018 as part of the Other theme.

What year was LEGO set 40188 released?

Set 40188 Pencil Pot was released in 2018 and belongs to the Other theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 40188?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 40188 Pencil Pot: 1. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 40188?

The instructions for LEGO set 40188 Pencil Pot can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 40188.

What is the main color of LEGO set 40188?

White, with 60 out of 187 pieces, or 32%. Next come light bluish gray (16%) and reddish brown (12%).

How many different parts does set 40188 contain?

Set 40188 has 79 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 71 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 4 in white, with 18 copies.

Does LEGO set 40188 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 40188?

Set 31069 Modular Family Villa, released in 2017: it supplies 25%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.