LEGO Set 4705 Snape's Class: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	4705
Release year	2001
Piece count	167
Minifigures	3
Theme	Harry Potter
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 4705 Snape's Class, released in 2001 as part of the Harry Potter line, has 167 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 78 different lots, across 19 colors.

Inventory of set 4705

The inventory of set 4705 lists 167 pieces, spare parts excluded: 78 different lots (one shape in one color) for 67 part shapes. The box also contains 2 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 4705

Main color: light gray, making up 37% of the parts, followed by black (32%) and dark gray (12%).

Color	Parts	Share
Light Gray	62	37%
Black	53	32%
Dark Gray	20	12%
Trans-Neon Orange	9	5.4%
Yellow	4	2.4%
Tan	4	2.4%
Trans-Red	2	1.2%
Brown	2	1.2%
Trans-Purple	1	0.6%
Trans-Neon Green	1	0.6%
Other colors (9)	9	5.4%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	37	22%
Bricks Sloped	29	17%
Bricks Round and Cones	16	9.6%
Bricks Curved	12	7.2%
Hinges, Arms and Turntables	12	7.2%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	9	5.4%

Most common parts in set 4705

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b	Light Gray	16
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Black	8
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Light Gray	7
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Trans-Neon Orange	7
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Black	6
Brick Arch 1 x 8 x 2 3308	Black	6
Brick 1 x 3 3622	Light Gray	6
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Light Gray	4
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b	Black	4
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Dark Gray	4

49 of the 67 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 4705 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 4705 from another set

Share of the parts of set 4705 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
6279 Skull Island	32%	386	1995
4730 Chamber of Secrets	29%	597	2002
3739 Blacksmith Shop	29%	629	2002
6292 Enchanted Island	28%	440	2001
6079 Dark Forest Fortress	27%	469	1996

No similarly sized set goes above 32%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 4705 within its line

With 167 pieces, set 4705 ranks #141 out of 186 Harry Potter sets in our database, which have an average of 672 parts. Among the 173 sets released in 2001, it ranks #64. That is less than half the average Harry Potter set size.

Included minifigures

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 4705 Snape's Class have?

LEGO set 4705 Snape's Class has 167 pieces. It was released in 2001 as part of the Harry Potter theme.

What year was LEGO set 4705 released?

Set 4705 Snape's Class was released in 2001 and belongs to the Harry Potter theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 4705?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 4705 Snape's Class: 3. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 4705?

The instructions for LEGO set 4705 Snape's Class can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 4705.

What is the main color of LEGO set 4705?

Light gray, with 62 out of 167 pieces, or 37%. Next come black (32%) and dark gray (12%).

How many different parts does set 4705 contain?

Set 4705 has 78 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 67 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin in light gray, with 16 copies.

Does LEGO set 4705 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 4705?

Set 6279 Skull Island, released in 1995: it supplies 32%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.