LEGO 40595 Tribute to Galileo Galilei: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	40595
Release year	2023
Piece count	307
Minifigures	1
Theme	LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO 40595 Tribute to Galileo Galilei is a LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO set released in 2023, focused on Galileo Galilei.

Set 40595 sits within the LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO root theme, a category associated with fan influenced or fan selected concepts. Its subject is Galileo Galilei, a historical figure connected with science, observation and the broader history of astronomy.

The build contains 307 pieces and includes the Galileo Galilei minifigure.

This set is most relevant to LEGO Ideas collectors, history minded builders and those looking for a compact display piece. Within LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO, it stands apart through its biographical subject, rather than through a fictional licence, a vehicle or a creature build.

Inventory of set 40595

The inventory of set 40595 lists 307 pieces, spare parts excluded: 114 different lots (one shape in one color) for 84 part shapes. The box also contains 6 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 40595

Main color: dark bluish gray, making up 22% of the parts, followed by reddish brown (18%) and medium nougat (16%).

Color	Parts	Share
Dark Bluish Gray	68	22%
Reddish Brown	54	18%
Medium Nougat	50	16%
Tan	44	14%
Black	44	14%
White	9	2.9%
Green	8	2.6%
Light Bluish Gray	5	1.6%
Pearl Gold	5	1.6%
Dark Tan	4	1.3%
Other colors (11)	15	4.9%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Tiles	60	20%
Bricks	54	18%
Plates	43	14%
Plates Special	39	13%
Bricks Special	26	8.5%
Hinges, Arms and Turntables	11	3.6%

Most common parts in set 40595

Part	Color	Quantity
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove 3068b	Dark Bluish Gray	23
Tile 2 x 2 Corner 14719	Dark Bluish Gray	12
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Medium Nougat	11
Plate 4 x 8 3035	Black	9
Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Inside Stud Holder 3245c	Medium Nougat	9
Brick 1 x 3 3622	Tan	9
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove 3069b	Dark Bluish Gray	8
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) 15573	Reddish Brown	7
Plate 2 x 8 3034	Medium Nougat	6
Plant, Plate 1 x 1 Round with 3 Leaves 32607	Green	6

78 of the 84 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 40595

One part shape in set 40595 appears in no other set in the catalog, most often a printed element, a sticker or a mold specific to the model. If it gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 2 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Sticker Sheet for Set 40595-1 10104819

No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 40595 relies on a little-shared assortment.

Size of set 40595 within its line

With 307 pieces, set 40595 ranks #79 out of 94 LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO sets in our database, which have an average of 1,279 parts. Among the 518 sets released in 2023, it ranks #240. That is less than half the average LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO set size.

Included minifigures

Galileo GalileiQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 40595 Tribute to Galileo Galilei have?

LEGO set 40595 Tribute to Galileo Galilei has 307 pieces. It was released in 2023 as part of the LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO theme.

What year was LEGO set 40595 released?

Set 40595 Tribute to Galileo Galilei was released in 2023 and belongs to the LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 40595?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 40595 Tribute to Galileo Galilei: 1. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 40595?

The instructions for LEGO set 40595 Tribute to Galileo Galilei can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 40595.

What is the main color of LEGO set 40595?

Dark bluish gray, with 68 out of 307 pieces, or 22%. Next come reddish brown (18%) and medium nougat (16%).

How many different parts does set 40595 contain?

Set 40595 has 114 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 84 part shapes. Most common part: Tile 2 x 2 with Groove in dark bluish gray, with 23 copies.

Does LEGO set 40595 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 40595-1.

Is LEGO 40595 based on a real historical person?

Yes, the set is a tribute to Galileo Galilei, a major figure in the history of science.