LEGO Promotional 40712 Micro Rocket Launch Pad

Specifications
| Set number | 40712 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 |
| Piece count | 325 |
| Minifigures | 2 |
| Theme | Promotional |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 40712, Micro Rocket Launch Pad, depicts a small-scale rocket launch site. Released in 2024 under the Promotional theme, it contains 325 pieces and presents a compact reference to the classic LEGO space setting.
Micro Rocket Launch Pad uses the visual language of LEGO space bases in a condensed form. Within the Promotional theme, it stands as a self-contained launch scene rather than a single spacecraft, making its subject closer to a miniature space facility with classic space overtones.
The build uses 325 pieces to create a small installation with a rocket, launch area and related technical scenery. Specific play functions should not be assumed without a separate source, but the model is clearly organized around a micro launch pad concept.
The set is suited to collectors of LEGO space references, display builders and those who want a compact scene for light play. In the Promotional theme, it can be understood as a complementary display model, easy to place alongside other space builds without requiring a large layout or a matching scale.
Inventory of set 40712
The inventory of set 40712 lists 325 pieces, spare parts excluded: 131 different lots (one shape in one color) for 100 part shapes. The box also contains 19 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 40712
Main color: light bluish gray, making up 36% of the parts, followed by blue (26%) and black (14%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Bluish Gray | 118 | 36% | |
| Blue | 85 | 26% | |
| Black | 44 | 14% | |
| Trans-Yellow | 25 | 7.7% | |
| Trans-Red | 15 | 4.6% | |
| Yellow | 10 | 3.1% | |
| Tan | 7 | 2.2% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 7 | 2.2% | |
| White | 7 | 2.2% | |
| Trans-Green | 6 | 1.8% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates Special | 61 | 19% | |
| Plates Round Curved and Dishes | 59 | 18% | |
| Plates | 28 | 8.6% | |
| Bricks Round and Cones | 23 | 7.1% | |
| Tiles Special | 20 | 6.2% | |
| Bricks Sloped | 19 | 5.8% |
Most common parts in set 40712
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141 | Trans-Red | 14 |
| Tyre 24 x 12 Low Profile 18977 | Black | 8 |
| Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b | Blue | 8 |
| Wheel 18 x 12 with Pin Hole and Stud 66727 | Black | 8 |
| Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud 85861 | Light Bluish Gray | 8 |
| Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs] 87552 | Trans-Yellow | 8 |
| Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] 4740 | Light Bluish Gray | 7 |
| Plate 2 x 2 3022 | Blue | 6 |
| Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200 | Trans-Yellow | 6 |
| Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 99781 | Blue | 6 |
97 of the 100 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 40712
One part shape in set 40712 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, 4 lots in the set are not found in any other set.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Sticker Sheet for Set 40712-1 10107512 |
No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 40712 relies on a little-shared assortment.
Size of set 40712 within its line
With 325 pieces, set 40712 ranks #16 out of 204 Promotional sets in our database, which have an average of 147 parts. Among the 571 sets released in 2024, it ranks #271. That is 2.2 times the average Promotional set size.
Included minifigures
Classic Space Baby, BlueQuantity : 1
Classic Space Baby, WhiteQuantity : 1
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 40712 Micro Rocket Launch Pad have?
LEGO set 40712 Micro Rocket Launch Pad has 325 pieces. It was released in 2024 as part of the Promotional theme.
What year was LEGO set 40712 released?
Set 40712 Micro Rocket Launch Pad was released in 2024 and belongs to the Promotional theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 40712?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 40712 Micro Rocket Launch Pad: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 40712?
The instructions for LEGO set 40712 Micro Rocket Launch Pad can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 40712.
What is the main color of LEGO set 40712?
Light bluish gray, with 118 out of 325 pieces, or 36%. Next come blue (26%) and black (14%).
How many different parts does set 40712 contain?
Set 40712 has 131 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 100 part shapes. Most common part: Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud in trans-red, with 14 copies.
Does LEGO set 40712 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 40712-1.
See also
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