LEGO Set 4756 Shrieking Shack: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	4756
Release year	2004
Piece count	449
Minifigures	4
Theme	Harry Potter
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 4756 Shrieking Shack, released in 2004 as part of the Harry Potter line, has 449 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 165 different lots, across 25 colors.

Inventory of set 4756

The inventory of set 4756 lists 449 pieces, spare parts excluded: 165 different lots (one shape in one color) for 126 part shapes. The box also contains 10 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 4756

Main color: reddish brown, making up 24% of the parts, followed by dark bluish gray (14%) and white (13%).

Color	Parts	Share
Reddish Brown	106	24%
Dark Bluish Gray	62	14%
White	59	13%
Black	58	13%
Light Bluish Gray	58	13%
Tan	31	6.9%
Dark Orange	27	6%
Trans-Neon Orange	9	2%
Trans-Dark Blue	4	0.9%
Sand Green	4	0.9%
Other colors (15)	31	6.9%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	125	28%
Bricks Sloped	74	16%
Bricks Special	45	10%
Plates	30	6.7%
Bricks Round and Cones	23	5.1%
Windows and Doors	20	4.5%

Most common parts in set 4756

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Reddish Brown	23
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] 30136	Reddish Brown	21
Brick 1 x 6 3009	Reddish Brown	18
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 1 3665	Dark Bluish Gray	12
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Tan	11
Window 1 x 2 x 3 Pane Latticed 2529	Reddish Brown	10
Brick 2 x 2 Corner 2357	Dark Orange	8
Brick 2 x 2 Corner 2357	Dark Bluish Gray	8
Brick 1 x 4 3010	Reddish Brown	8
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] 30136	Dark Bluish Gray	8

96 of the 126 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 4756

4 part shapes in set 4756 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 8 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Equipment Signal Paddle with Red and White Spiral Print 3900pr0002	Tan
Torso Suit Jacket with Pockets, Vest and Brown Shirt Print, Light Bluish Gray Arms, Light Nougat Hands 973c14h02pr0343	Light Bluish Gray
Minifig Head Peter Pettigrew (Wormtail), Moustache, Hair, Eyebrows, White Pupils, Dimples Print 3626bpr0181	Light Nougat
Box 8 x 8 x 8 with Dark Bluish Gray Switching Mechanism (Shrieking Shack) [Complete Assembly] 48316c01	Reddish Brown

Rebuilding set 4756 from another set

Share of the parts of set 4756 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
10144 Sandcrawler	30%	1,681	2005

No similarly sized set goes above 30%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 4756 within its line

With 449 pieces, set 4756 ranks #84 out of 186 Harry Potter sets in our database, which have an average of 672 parts. Among the 227 sets released in 2004, it ranks #32.

Included minifigures

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 4756 Shrieking Shack have?

LEGO set 4756 Shrieking Shack has 449 pieces. It was released in 2004 as part of the Harry Potter theme.

What year was LEGO set 4756 released?

Set 4756 Shrieking Shack was released in 2004 and belongs to the Harry Potter theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 4756?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 4756 Shrieking Shack: 4. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 4756?

The instructions for LEGO set 4756 Shrieking Shack can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 4756.

What is the main color of LEGO set 4756?

Reddish brown, with 106 out of 449 pieces, or 24%. Next come dark bluish gray (14%) and white (13%).

How many different parts does set 4756 contain?

Set 4756 has 165 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 126 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 1 in reddish brown, with 23 copies.

Does LEGO set 4756 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 4 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Equipment Signal Paddle with Red and White Spiral Print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 4756?

Set 10144 Sandcrawler, released in 2005: it supplies 30%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.