LEGO Promotional 40599 Houses of the World 4

Specifications
| Set number | 40599 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 |
| Piece count | 318 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Promotional |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
Where to buy set 40599
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LEGO set 40599, Houses of the World 4, depicts a house inspired by international residential architecture.
Its subject is a compact house model, with the focus placed on architectural appearance rather than characters, vehicles or a defined narrative scene.
The build is therefore centred on the house itself, its overall structure, exterior shaping and decorative treatment.
This set is suited to collectors of Promotional releases, builders interested in small LEGO houses and anyone arranging a display of residential models. Within the Promotional theme, it stands out by subject matter rather than by a licence or character line, making it a companion piece for other architecture focused promotional builds.
Inventory of set 40599
The inventory of set 40599 lists 318 pieces, spare parts excluded: 115 different lots (one shape in one color) for 69 part shapes. The box also contains 36 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 40599
Main color: white, making up 17% of the parts, followed by black (17%) and reddish brown (13%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53 | 17% | |
| Black | 53 | 17% | |
| Reddish Brown | 42 | 13% | |
| Dark Brown | 29 | 9.1% | |
| Bright Green | 23 | 7.2% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 20 | 6.3% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 17 | 5.3% | |
| Red | 15 | 4.7% | |
| Tan | 14 | 4.4% | |
| Trans-Clear | 12 | 3.8% | |
| Other colors (12) | 39 | 12% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates | 75 | 24% | |
| Plants & Trees | 39 | 12% | |
| Plates Special | 34 | 11% | |
| Bricks Curved | 30 | 9.4% | |
| Plates Round Curved and Dishes | 26 | 8.2% | |
| Bricks Sloped | 22 | 6.9% |
Most common parts in set 40599
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals 24866 | Bright Green | 17 |
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | Dark Brown | 10 |
| Brick Curved 1 x 1 x 2/3 Double Curved Top, No Studs 49307 | Black | 10 |
| Brick Curved, 3 x 1 with 1/3 Inverted Cutout 70681 | Black | 10 |
| Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200 | Black | 8 |
| Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud 85861 | Reddish Brown | 8 |
| Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141 | Red | 7 |
| Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 85984 | Dark Bluish Gray | 7 |
| Brick 1 x 6 3009 | White | 6 |
| Plate Special 1 x 2 with Door Rail 32028 | Dark Bluish Gray | 6 |
68 of the 69 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 40599
One part shape in set 40599 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.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Sticker Sheet for Set 40599-1 10105743 |
No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 40599 relies on a little-shared assortment.
Size of set 40599 within its line
With 318 pieces, set 40599 ranks #17 out of 204 Promotional sets in our database, which have an average of 147 parts. Among the 518 sets released in 2023, it ranks #237. That is 2.2 times the average Promotional set size.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 40599 Houses of the World 4 have?
LEGO set 40599 Houses of the World 4 has 318 pieces. It was released in 2023 as part of the Promotional theme.
What year was LEGO set 40599 released?
Set 40599 Houses of the World 4 was released in 2023 and belongs to the Promotional theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 40599?
LEGO set 40599 Houses of the World 4 does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 40599?
The instructions for LEGO set 40599 Houses of the World 4 can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 40599.
What is the main color of LEGO set 40599?
White, with 53 out of 318 pieces, or 17%. Next come black (17%) and reddish brown (13%).
How many different parts does set 40599 contain?
Set 40599 has 115 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 69 part shapes. Most common part: Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals in bright green, with 17 copies.
Does LEGO set 40599 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 40599-1.
See also
Sets from the same theme
40588 Flowerpot2023 · 292 pieces
40583 Houses of the World 12023 · 348 pieces
40580 Blacktron Cruiser2023 · 356 pieces
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40594 Houses of the World 32023 · 278 pieces
40601 Majisto’s Magical Workshop2023 · 365 pieces
40590 Houses of the World 22023 · 270 pieces
40585 World of Wonders2023 · 382 pieces
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