LEGO Set 40490 Ninjago 10: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	40490
Release year	2021
Piece count	406
Minifigures	0
Theme	Brickheadz
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 40490 Ninjago 10, released in 2021 as part of the Brickheadz line, has 406 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 137 different lots, across 19 colors.

Inventory of set 40490

The inventory of set 40490 lists 406 pieces, spare parts excluded: 137 different lots (one shape in one color) for 88 part shapes. The box also contains 19 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 40490

Main color: black, making up 26% of the parts, followed by red (20%) and pearl gold (17%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	105	26%
Red	82	20%
Pearl Gold	69	17%
Dark Green	45	11%
Medium Nougat	23	5.7%
Tan	16	3.9%
Yellow	11	2.7%
Bright Light Orange	10	2.5%
White	8	2%
Dark Bluish Gray	7	1.7%
Other colors (9)	30	7.4%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	112	28%
Tiles	58	14%
Bricks Special	51	13%
Plates Special	47	12%
Bricks Sloped	32	7.9%
Bricks Curved	25	6.2%

Most common parts in set 40490

Part	Color	Quantity
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove 3069b	Pearl Gold	34
Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 4 Studs on 1 Side 22885	Tan	12
Plate 1 x 1 3024	Red	12
Plate 1 x 1 3024	Pearl Gold	12
Plate 2 x 4 3020	Medium Nougat	8
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 Triple with Inside Stud Holder 15571	Red	7
Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 4 Studs on 1 Side 22885	White	7
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Medium Nougat	7
Brick Wedged, Sloped 45° 2 x 2 Corner 13548	Black	6
Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 4 Studs on 1 Side 22885	Dark Pink	6

87 of the 88 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 40490 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 40490 relies on a little-shared assortment.

Size of set 40490 within its line

With 406 pieces, set 40490 ranks #20 out of 194 Brickheadz sets in our database, which have an average of 226 parts. Among the 519 sets released in 2021, it ranks #164.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 40490 Ninjago 10 have?

LEGO set 40490 Ninjago 10 has 406 pieces. It was released in 2021 as part of the Brickheadz theme.

What year was LEGO set 40490 released?

Set 40490 Ninjago 10 was released in 2021 and belongs to the Brickheadz theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 40490?

LEGO set 40490 Ninjago 10 does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 40490?

The instructions for LEGO set 40490 Ninjago 10 can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 40490.

What is the main color of LEGO set 40490?

Black, with 105 out of 406 pieces, or 26%. Next come red (20%) and pearl gold (17%).

How many different parts does set 40490 contain?

Set 40490 has 137 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 88 part shapes. Most common part: Tile 1 x 2 with Groove in pearl gold, with 34 copies.

Does LEGO set 40490 contain any exclusive parts?

No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.