LEGO Set 4212 Starter Set 200: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	4212
Release year	1998
Piece count	95
Minifigures	0
Theme	Universal Building Set
Subtheme	Classic Basic
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 4212 Starter Set 200, released in 1998 as part of the Universal Building Set line, has 95 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 33 different lots, across 6 colors.

Inventory of set 4212

The inventory of set 4212 lists 95 pieces, spare parts excluded: 33 different lots (one shape in one color) for 20 part shapes.

Colors of set 4212

Main color: yellow, making up 27% of the parts, followed by blue (22%) and red (18%).

Color	Parts	Share
Yellow	26	27%
Blue	21	22%
Red	17	18%
White	17	18%
Black	10	11%
Green	4	4.2%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	73	77%
Wheels and Tyres	8	8.4%
Windows and Doors	6	6.3%
Plants & Trees	4	4.2%
Bricks Curved	2	2.1%
Windscreens and Fuselage	1	1.1%

Most common parts in set 4212

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 2 x 2 3003	Blue	8
Brick 2 x 2 3003	White	8
Brick 2 x 4 3001	Blue	6
Brick 2 x 2 3003	Yellow	6
Brick 2 x 2 3003	Red	6
Brick 2 x 4 3001	White	5
Brick 2 x 4 3001	Red	4
Brick 2 x 4 3001	Yellow	4
Brick 2 x 3 3002	Blue	4
Brick 2 x 3 3002	White	4

19 of the 20 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 4212 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 4212 from another set

Share of the parts of set 4212 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
4217 Playdesk and Bricks	90%	215	1998
4215 Starter Set 300	90%	264	1998
2229 Bucketful of Fun	87%	201	1998
4148 Large Clearpack	87%	230	1997
4139 Freestyle Bucket	87%	249	1997

Set 4217 Playdesk and Bricks supplies 90% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 4212 within its line

With 95 pieces, set 4212 ranks #44 out of 54 Universal Building Set sets in our database, which have an average of 436 parts. Among the 233 sets released in 1998, it ranks #132. That is less than half the average Universal Building Set set size.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 4212 Starter Set 200 have?

LEGO set 4212 Starter Set 200 has 95 pieces. It was released in 1998 as part of the Universal Building Set theme.

What year was LEGO set 4212 released?

Set 4212 Starter Set 200 was released in 1998 and belongs to the Universal Building Set theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 4212?

LEGO set 4212 Starter Set 200 does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 4212?

The instructions for LEGO set 4212 Starter Set 200 can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 4212.

What is the main color of LEGO set 4212?

Yellow, with 26 out of 95 pieces, or 27%. Next come blue (22%) and red (18%).

How many different parts does set 4212 contain?

Set 4212 has 33 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 20 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 2 x 2 in blue, with 8 copies.

Does LEGO set 4212 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 4212?

Set 4217 Playdesk and Bricks, released in 1998: it supplies 90%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.