LEGO Set 4438 Robbers' Hideout: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	4438
Release year	2012
Piece count	317
Minifigures	4
Theme	City
Subtheme	Police
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 4438 Robbers' Hideout, released in 2012 as part of the City line, has 317 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 149 different lots, across 24 colors.

Inventory of set 4438

The inventory of set 4438 lists 317 pieces, spare parts excluded: 149 different lots (one shape in one color) for 119 part shapes. The box also contains 11 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 4438

Main color: black, making up 16% of the parts, followed by dark bluish gray (15%) and light bluish gray (12%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	51	16%
Dark Bluish Gray	49	15%
Light Bluish Gray	38	12%
Reddish Brown	38	12%
White	28	8.8%
Blue	18	5.7%
Yellow	14	4.4%
Red	14	4.4%
Green	12	3.8%
Medium Nougat	11	3.5%
Other colors (14)	43	14%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	68	21%
Bricks Sloped	48	15%
Bricks Special	32	10%
Plates Special	22	6.9%
Wheels and Tyres	22	6.9%
Tiles	18	5.7%

Most common parts in set 4438

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Sloped 18° 4 x 2 30363	Black	12
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Masonry Brick Profile 98283	Medium Nougat	11
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] 30136	Reddish Brown	10
Brick Special 1 x 4 Palisade [aka Log] 30137	Reddish Brown	9
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Light Bluish Gray	8
Plant, Leaves 4 x 3 2423	Green	6
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 1 3665	Blue	6
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick Open O Clip] 60897	White	6
Plate 2 x 3 3021	Red	5
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Reddish Brown	5

101 of the 119 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 4438

One part shape in set 4438 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 4438-1 99221

Rebuilding set 4438 from another set

Share of the parts of set 4438 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
4440 Forest Police Station	25%	633	2012

No similarly sized set goes above 25%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 4438 within its line

With 317 pieces, set 4438 ranks #249 out of 723 City sets in our database, which have an average of 306 parts. Among the 321 sets released in 2012, it ranks #86.

Included minifigures

Forest Police / Ranger, Dark Tan Shirt with Radio and Badge, Dark Blue Legs, Tan Campaign Hat, SunglassesQuantity : 1
Criminal, Overalls over Prison Shirt, Dark Red CapQuantity : 1
Forest Police / Ranger, Dark Tan Shirt with Radio and Badge, Dark Blue Legs, Tan Campaign Hat, SternQuantity : 1
Criminal, Open Light Bluish Gray Jacket over Prison Shirt, Reddish Brown Hat with GogglesQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 4438 Robbers' Hideout have?

LEGO set 4438 Robbers' Hideout has 317 pieces. It was released in 2012 as part of the City theme.

What year was LEGO set 4438 released?

Set 4438 Robbers' Hideout was released in 2012 and belongs to the City theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 4438?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 4438 Robbers' Hideout: 4. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 4438?

The instructions for LEGO set 4438 Robbers' Hideout can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 4438.

What is the main color of LEGO set 4438?

Black, with 51 out of 317 pieces, or 16%. Next come dark bluish gray (15%) and light bluish gray (12%).

How many different parts does set 4438 contain?

Set 4438 has 149 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 119 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Sloped 18° 4 x 2 in black, with 12 copies.

Does LEGO set 4438 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 4438-1.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 4438?

Set 4440 Forest Police Station, released in 2012: it supplies 25%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.