LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO 40566 Ray the Castaway

Specifications
| Set number | 40566 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2022 |
| Piece count | 239 |
| Minifigures | 1 |
| Theme | LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 40566, “Ray the Castaway,” depicts a stranded character on a small brick-built island. It belongs to the LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO theme, was released in 2022, and contains 239 pieces with the Ray the Castaway minifigure.
“Ray the Castaway” sits within LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO, a theme associated with concepts originating from fan submissions.
The build uses 239 pieces to create Ray’s setting and surrounding details. The only listed minifigure is Ray the Castaway, making the character the clear centre of the set.
It suits display, short play scenes, or a collection focused on LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO.
Inventory of set 40566
The inventory of set 40566 lists 239 pieces, spare parts excluded: 108 different lots (one shape in one color) for 86 part shapes. The box also contains 15 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 40566
Main color: reddish brown, making up 22% of the parts, followed by tan (20%) and dark bluish gray (14%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reddish Brown | 53 | 22% | |
| Tan | 48 | 20% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 34 | 14% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 28 | 12% | |
| Green | 15 | 6.3% | |
| Dark Orange | 13 | 5.4% | |
| Medium Azure | 9 | 3.8% | |
| Bright Green | 6 | 2.5% | |
| Black | 6 | 2.5% | |
| Olive Green | 4 | 1.7% | |
| Other colors (12) | 23 | 9.6% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates Round Curved and Dishes | 41 | 17% | |
| Plates | 27 | 11% | |
| Plants & Trees | 24 | 10% | |
| Bricks Round and Cones | 24 | 10% | |
| Bricks Sloped | 23 | 9.6% | |
| Tiles | 11 | 4.6% |
Most common parts in set 40566
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b | Reddish Brown | 16 |
| Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200 | Light Bluish Gray | 9 |
| Plant, Flower Stem with Bar and 6 Stems 19119 | Dark Orange | 6 |
| Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] 30136 | Tan | 6 |
| Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] 59900 | Tan | 6 |
| Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141 | Reddish Brown | 6 |
| Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud 85861 | Green | 6 |
| Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud 85861 | Dark Bluish Gray | 6 |
| Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b | Dark Bluish Gray | 5 |
| Plant, Leaves 6 x 5 Swordleaf with Clip [Thick Open O Clip] 10884 | Bright Green | 4 |
81 of the 86 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 40566 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 40566 relies on a little-shared assortment.
Size of set 40566 within its line
With 239 pieces, set 40566 ranks #84 out of 94 LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO sets in our database, which have an average of 1,279 parts. Among the 483 sets released in 2022, it ranks #267. That is less than half the average LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO set size.
Included minifigures
Ray the CastawayQuantity : 1
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 40566 Ray the Castaway have?
LEGO set 40566 Ray the Castaway has 239 pieces. It was released in 2022 as part of the LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO theme.
What year was LEGO set 40566 released?
Set 40566 Ray the Castaway was released in 2022 and belongs to the LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 40566?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 40566 Ray the Castaway: 1. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 40566?
The instructions for LEGO set 40566 Ray the Castaway can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 40566.
What is the main color of LEGO set 40566?
Reddish brown, with 53 out of 239 pieces, or 22%. Next come tan (20%) and dark bluish gray (14%).
How many different parts does set 40566 contain?
Set 40566 has 108 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 86 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud in reddish brown, with 16 copies.
Does LEGO set 40566 contain any exclusive parts?
No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.
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