LEGO Set 40451 Tatooine Homestead: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	40451
Release year	2021
Piece count	217
Minifigures	0
Theme	Star Wars
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO Star Wars set 40451, Tatooine Homestead, depicts a farm on Tatooine as a small built scene.

Tatooine Homestead fits into the LEGO Star Wars range as a location based model rather than a vehicle or character driven scene. It refers to the rural, desert setting of Tatooine, a planet closely associated with isolated dwellings and domestic locations in the Star Wars saga.

The build focuses on a compact structure, low forms and environmental detailing that suggest a dry settlement.

It is mainly suited to display and collecting, especially for builders who want a quiet Star Wars setting among ships, vehicles and larger scenes.

Inventory of set 40451

The inventory of set 40451 lists 217 pieces, spare parts excluded: 84 different lots (one shape in one color) for 66 part shapes. The box also contains 18 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 40451

Main color: tan, making up 67% of the parts, followed by reddish brown (10%) and dark tan (6.9%).

Color	Parts	Share
Tan	145	67%
Reddish Brown	22	10%
Dark Tan	15	6.9%
White	15	6.9%
Black	6	2.8%
Dark Red	2	0.9%
Blue	2	0.9%
Pearl Gold	2	0.9%
Red	2	0.9%
Light Bluish Gray	1	0.5%
Other colors (5)	5	2.3%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	49	23%
Bricks Sloped	46	21%
Plates	34	16%
Bricks Special	20	9.2%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	17	7.8%
Tiles	12	5.5%

Most common parts in set 40451

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Tan	9
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b	Tan	9
Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side 11211	Tan	7
Brick 2 x 2 Corner 2357	Tan	7
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Tan	7
Brick 1 x 4 3010	Tan	7
Brick Sloped 65° 2 x 1 x 2 60481	Tan	6
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	White	6
Brick 2 x 2 3003	Tan	5
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200	Dark Tan	5

63 of the 66 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 40451

2 part shapes in set 40451 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set.

Part	Color
Tile 2 x 2 with Tan Lines, Black Square (Sand Crawler Side) print 3068bpr0488	Reddish Brown
Tile 2 x 4 with 'LEGO STAR WARS 2021' print 87079pr0239	Black

Rebuilding set 40451 from another set

Share of the parts of set 40451 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
010423 The Majestic Horse	31%	492	2023
76413 Hogwarts: Room of Requirement	30%	587	2023
41126 Heartlake Riding Club	30%	590	2016
75425 Mos Eisley Cantina	29%	666	2026
76402 Hogwarts: Dumbledore's Office	29%	651	2022

No similarly sized set goes above 31%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 40451 within its line

With 217 pieces, set 40451 ranks #432 out of 814 Star Wars sets in our database, which have an average of 495 parts. Among the 519 sets released in 2021, it ranks #268. That is less than half the average Star Wars set size.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 40451 Tatooine Homestead have?

LEGO set 40451 Tatooine Homestead has 217 pieces. It was released in 2021 as part of the Star Wars theme.

What year was LEGO set 40451 released?

Set 40451 Tatooine Homestead was released in 2021 and belongs to the Star Wars theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 40451?

LEGO set 40451 Tatooine Homestead does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 40451?

The instructions for LEGO set 40451 Tatooine Homestead can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 40451.

What is the main color of LEGO set 40451?

Tan, with 145 out of 217 pieces, or 67%. Next come reddish brown (10%) and dark tan (6.9%).

How many different parts does set 40451 contain?

Set 40451 has 84 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 66 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 2 in tan, with 9 copies.

Does LEGO set 40451 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 2 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Tile 2 x 2 with Tan Lines, Black Square (Sand Crawler Side) print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 40451?

Set 010423 The Majestic Horse, released in 2023: it supplies 31%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Is Tatooine Homestead a vehicle set?

No. It represents a location on Tatooine, specifically a homestead, rather than a ship or vehicle.