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LEGO Creator 4838 Mini Vehicles

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LEGO 4838 Mini Vehicles

Specifications

Set number4838
Release year2008
Piece count79
Minifigures0
ThemeCreator
SubthemeCreator 3-in-1
Building instructionsDownload 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%).

ColorPartsShare
White1924%
Dark Bluish Gray1418%
Blue1215%
Light Bluish Gray1114%
Black1114%
Orange45.1%
Trans-Yellow22.5%
Trans-Red22.5%
Trans-Orange22.5%
Trans-Clear11.3%
Other colors (1)11.3%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Plates2127%
Wheels and Tyres1620%
Plates Special1418%
Bricks Sloped1013%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes1013%
Bricks22.5%

Most common parts in set 4838

PartColorQuantity
Tyre 15 x 6 Offset Tread Small 3641Black8
Wheel 8 x 6 4624White8
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141Dark Bluish Gray6
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Wheel Holders 4600Light Bluish Gray4
Plate 2 x 4 3020Blue3
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick U Clip] 6019Dark Bluish Gray3
Plate 2 x 2 Corner 2420Dark Bluish Gray2
Plate 2 x 2 Corner 2420Blue2
Plate 2 x 4 3020Orange2
Plate 2 x 3 3021Blue2

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:

SetFoundPartsRelease year
5765 Transport Truck28%2762011
2140 ANWB Roadside Assistance Crew27%2641996

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 model

3D 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.

Set number4838
Release year2008
ThemeCreator
Piece count79
Minifigures0
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30