LEGO Set 40535 Iron Man: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	40535
Release year	2022
Piece count	200
Minifigures	0
Theme	Brick Sketches
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 40535 Iron Man depicts the Marvel character as a built portrait in the Brick Sketches theme.

Set 40535 Iron Man is part of Brick Sketches, a LEGO theme built around stylized character portraits. The model focuses on the recognizable helmet and face of the Marvel hero, using a front facing composition rather than a play scene.

The build is therefore centered on the portrait itself, with layered LEGO elements used to form the shape, color blocking and shallow relief of the armor.

This set is best understood as a collectible display model for Brick Sketches fans and for builders interested in Iron Man. Within the theme, it sits alongside other character portraits rather than alongside Marvel sets based on vehicles, locations or minifigure play. It can serve as a compact visual companion to similar portrait style models.

Inventory of set 40535

The inventory of set 40535 lists 200 pieces, spare parts excluded: 76 different lots (one shape in one color) for 54 part shapes.

Colors of set 40535

Main color: dark red, making up 27% of the parts, followed by yellow (18%) and white (16%).

Color	Parts	Share
Dark Red	54	27%
Yellow	37	18%
White	32	16%
Black	20	10%
Medium Azure	15	7.5%
Dark Bluish Gray	13	6.5%
Light Bluish Gray	11	5.5%
Dark Azure	8	4%
Blue	6	3%
Tan	3	1.5%
Other colors (1)	1	0.5%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	45	22%
Tiles Special	28	14%
Plates Special	23	12%
Plates Wedged	21	10%
Tiles	21	10%
Bricks Curved	15	7.5%

Most common parts in set 40535

Part	Color	Quantity
Tile 45° Cut 2 x 2 (Triangle) 35787	Dark Azure	8
Tile 45° Cut 2 x 2 (Triangle) 35787	Dark Red	8
Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs 35480	White	7
Plate 1 x 6 3666	Dark Bluish Gray	6
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove 87079	Medium Azure	6
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 99781	Dark Red	6
Plate 2 x 4 3020	Dark Bluish Gray	5
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Only 2 studs 33909	Black	5
Brick Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] 11477	Yellow	4
Brick Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] 11477	Dark Red	4

54 of the 54 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 40535 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 40535 from another set

Share of the parts of set 40535 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
40536 Miles Morales	25%	214	2022

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 40535 within its line

With 200 pieces, set 40535 ranks #2 out of 8 Brick Sketches sets in our database, which have an average of 160 parts. Among the 483 sets released in 2022, it ranks #288.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 40535 Iron Man have?

LEGO set 40535 Iron Man has 200 pieces. It was released in 2022 as part of the Brick Sketches theme.

What year was LEGO set 40535 released?

Set 40535 Iron Man was released in 2022 and belongs to the Brick Sketches theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 40535?

LEGO set 40535 Iron Man does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 40535?

The instructions for LEGO set 40535 Iron Man can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 40535.

What is the main color of LEGO set 40535?

Dark red, with 54 out of 200 pieces, or 27%. Next come yellow (18%) and white (16%).

How many different parts does set 40535 contain?

Set 40535 has 76 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 54 part shapes. Most common part: Tile 45° Cut 2 x 2 (Triangle) in dark azure, with 8 copies.

Does LEGO set 40535 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 40535?

Set 40536 Miles Morales, released in 2022: it supplies 25%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Is 40535 Iron Man a Brick Sketches portrait or a play scene?

It is a Brick Sketches portrait of Iron Man. The set is centered on the built image, not on a scene with characters or vehicles.