LEGO Creator 4838 Mini Vehicles

Specifications
| Set number | 4838 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2008 |
| Piece count | 79 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Creator |
| Subtheme | Creator 3-in-1 |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 4838 Mini Vehicles, released in 2008 as part of the Creator line, has 79 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 36 different lots, across 11 colors.
Inventory of set 4838
The inventory of set 4838 lists 79 pieces, spare parts excluded: 36 different lots (one shape in one color) for 24 part shapes. The box also contains 7 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 4838
Main color: white, making up 24% of the parts, followed by dark bluish gray (18%) and blue (15%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19 | 24% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 14 | 18% | |
| Blue | 12 | 15% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 11 | 14% | |
| Black | 11 | 14% | |
| Orange | 4 | 5.1% | |
| Trans-Yellow | 2 | 2.5% | |
| Trans-Red | 2 | 2.5% | |
| Trans-Orange | 2 | 2.5% | |
| Trans-Clear | 1 | 1.3% | |
| Other colors (1) | 1 | 1.3% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates | 21 | 27% | |
| Wheels and Tyres | 16 | 20% | |
| Plates Special | 14 | 18% | |
| Bricks Sloped | 10 | 13% | |
| Plates Round Curved and Dishes | 10 | 13% | |
| Bricks | 2 | 2.5% |
Most common parts in set 4838
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre 15 x 6 Offset Tread Small 3641 | Black | 8 |
| Wheel 8 x 6 4624 | White | 8 |
| Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141 | Dark Bluish Gray | 6 |
| Plate Special 2 x 2 with Wheel Holders 4600 | Light Bluish Gray | 4 |
| Plate 2 x 4 3020 | Blue | 3 |
| Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick U Clip] 6019 | Dark Bluish Gray | 3 |
| Plate 2 x 2 Corner 2420 | Dark Bluish Gray | 2 |
| Plate 2 x 2 Corner 2420 | Blue | 2 |
| Plate 2 x 4 3020 | Orange | 2 |
| Plate 2 x 3 3021 | Blue | 2 |
24 of the 24 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 4838 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
Rebuilding set 4838 from another set
Share of the parts of set 4838 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5765 Transport Truck | 28% | 276 | 2011 |
| 2140 ANWB Roadside Assistance Crew | 27% | 264 | 1996 |
No similarly sized set goes above 28%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 4838 within its line
With 79 pieces, set 4838 ranks #385 out of 543 Creator sets in our database, which have an average of 421 parts. Among the 224 sets released in 2008, it ranks #157. That is less than half the average Creator set size.
The set in 3D
Spin the official model of the set, brick by brick.
Load the 3D model3D model: Ken Drew, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 4838 Mini Vehicles have?
LEGO set 4838 Mini Vehicles has 79 pieces. It was released in 2008 as part of the Creator theme.
What year was LEGO set 4838 released?
Set 4838 Mini Vehicles was released in 2008 and belongs to the Creator theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 4838?
LEGO set 4838 Mini Vehicles does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 4838?
The instructions for LEGO set 4838 Mini Vehicles can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 4838.
What is the main color of LEGO set 4838?
White, with 19 out of 79 pieces, or 24%. Next come dark bluish gray (18%) and blue (15%).
How many different parts does set 4838 contain?
Set 4838 has 36 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 24 part shapes. Most common part: Tyre 15 x 6 Offset Tread Small in black, with 8 copies.
Does LEGO set 4838 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 4838?
Set 5765 Transport Truck, released in 2011: it supplies 28%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
Sets from the same theme
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20003 Dinosaur2008 · 102 pieces
3D7796 House2008 · 56 pieces
7798 Stegosaurus2008 · 48 pieces
7799 Cargo Chopper2008 · 40 pieces
7797 Bi-Plane2008 · 37 pieces
4994 Fierce Creatures2008 · 193 pieces
4995 Cargo Copter2008 · 272 pieces
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4997 Transport Ferry2008 · 1,279 pieces
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