LEGO Set 40487 Sailboat Adventure: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	40487
Release year	2021
Piece count	330
Minifigures	2
Theme	LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 40487, Sailboat Adventure, depicts a sailboat scene with a small crew and belongs to LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO. Released in 2021, it contains 330 pieces and presents a compact nautical subject within that theme family.

The set includes 330 pieces and 2 minifigures. Their orange life vests help define the sailing context and make the model feel like a complete boating scene rather than just a standalone hull.

It can be used for display, for play around a marina or open water setting, or as part of a LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO collection. Compared with other sets in the same theme root, its appeal lies in the direct sailboat subject and everyday nautical setting, rather than in a large landmark, machine, or franchise based model.

Inventory of set 40487

The inventory of set 40487 lists 330 pieces, spare parts excluded: 129 different lots (one shape in one color) for 112 part shapes. The box also contains 16 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 40487

Main color: white, making up 26% of the parts, followed by black (12%) and trans-clear (12%).

Color	Parts	Share
White	85	26%
Black	39	12%
Trans-Clear	39	12%
Dark Tan	35	11%
Pearl Gold	34	10%
Dark Orange	32	9.7%
Tan	15	4.5%
Light Bluish Gray	13	3.9%
Reddish Brown	10	3%
Dark Bluish Gray	5	1.5%
Other colors (9)	22	6.7%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks Sloped	48	15%
Plates	46	14%
Plates Special	43	13%
Bricks	31	9.4%
Technic Connectors	28	8.5%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	14	4.2%

Most common parts in set 40487

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200	Trans-Clear	28
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted 99207	Dark Tan	10
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 99781	Tan	10
Tile 1 x 4 with Wooden Board print 2431pr0171	Dark Orange	8
Plate 1 x 4 3710	White	8
Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Pin Hole 6541	White	8
Technic Pin Connector Hub with 1 Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise [Centered Friction Ridge] 65487	Black	8
Brick 1 x 1 3005	White	7
Technic Pin Connector Round 1L [Beam] 18654	Black	6
Brick Sloped 75° 2 x 1 x 3 with Hollow Stud 4460b	White	6

102 of the 112 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 40487

3 part shapes in set 40487 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 1 x 4 with Wooden Board print 2431pr0171	Dark Orange
Torso Shirt with Dark Blue Stripes, Dark Blue Sailor Neckerchief Print, White Arms, Yellow Hands 973c27h01pr5797	White
Sticker Sheet for Set 40487-1 80220

No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 40487 relies on a little-shared assortment.

Size of set 40487 within its line

With 330 pieces, set 40487 ranks #77 out of 94 LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO sets in our database, which have an average of 1,279 parts. Among the 519 sets released in 2021, it ranks #197. That is less than half the average LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO set size.

Included minifigures

Woman, Blue Striped Shirt, White Legs, Orange Life VestQuantity : 1
Man, Sailor, Dark Blue Striped Shirt, Dark Blue Legs, Orange Life VestQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 40487 Sailboat Adventure have?

LEGO set 40487 Sailboat Adventure has 330 pieces. It was released in 2021 as part of the LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO theme.

What year was LEGO set 40487 released?

Set 40487 Sailboat Adventure was released in 2021 and belongs to the LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 40487?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 40487 Sailboat Adventure: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 40487?

The instructions for LEGO set 40487 Sailboat Adventure can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 40487.

What is the main color of LEGO set 40487?

White, with 85 out of 330 pieces, or 26%. Next come black (12%) and trans-clear (12%).

How many different parts does set 40487 contain?

Set 40487 has 129 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 112 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) in trans-clear, with 28 copies.

Does LEGO set 40487 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 3 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Tile 1 x 4 with Wooden Board print.