LEGO Harry Potter 4840 The Burrow

Specifications
| Set number | 4840 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2010 |
| Piece count | 573 |
| Minifigures | 6 |
| Theme | Harry Potter |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 4840 The Burrow, released in 2010 as part of the Harry Potter line, has 573 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 176 different lots, across 28 colors.
Inventory of set 4840
The inventory of set 4840 lists 573 pieces, spare parts excluded: 176 different lots (one shape in one color) for 153 part shapes. The box also contains 15 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 4840
Main color: dark red, making up 17% of the parts, followed by medium nougat (15%) and reddish brown (11%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Red | 96 | 17% | |
| Medium Nougat | 86 | 15% | |
| Reddish Brown | 65 | 11% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 44 | 7.7% | |
| White | 38 | 6.6% | |
| Pearl Gold | 33 | 5.8% | |
| Tan | 31 | 5.4% | |
| Medium Blue | 31 | 5.4% | |
| Black | 27 | 4.7% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 25 | 4.4% | |
| Other colors (18) | 96 | 17% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bricks | 111 | 19% | |
| Bricks Sloped | 100 | 17% | |
| Bricks Special | 50 | 8.7% | |
| Tiles | 45 | 7.9% | |
| Plates | 38 | 6.6% | |
| Windows and Doors | 37 | 6.5% |
Most common parts in set 4840
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141 | Pearl Gold | 27 |
| Brick 1 x 1 3005 | Medium Nougat | 22 |
| Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 4 3037 | Dark Red | 21 |
| Brick 1 x 2 3004 | Medium Nougat | 19 |
| Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] 30136 | Reddish Brown | 19 |
| Tile 1 x 2 with Groove 3069b | Medium Blue | 19 |
| Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b | Dark Red | 14 |
| Brick 1 x 3 3622 | Medium Nougat | 13 |
| Window 1 x 2 x 3 Pane with Thick Corner Tabs 60608 | Medium Blue | 12 |
| Brick 1 x 2 3004 | Dark Red | 10 |
125 of the 153 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 4840
10 part shapes in set 4840 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. The table lists 8.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Hips and Medium Nougat Legs with Apron Print 970c23pr0179 | Medium Nougat |
| Sticker Sheet for Set 4840-1 92948 | |
| Minifig Head Bellatrix Lestrange, Dual Sided, Brown Eye Shadow and Dark Red Lips, Laughing / Scared Print [Blocked Open Stud] 3626bpr0716 | Light Nougat |
| Torso Apron with Flowers and Wool and Knitting Needles in Pocket Print, Tan Arms, Light Nougat Hands 973c26h02pr1676 | Tan |
| Brick Sloped 65° 2 x 2 x 2 with Bottom Tube with Bellatrix Lestrange Skirt Print 3678bpr0010 | Black |
| Torso Jacket, Open over Brown Plaid Shirt Print (Arthur Weasley), Sand Green Arms, Light Nougat Hands 973c25h02pr1677 | Sand Green |
| Torso Dress with Ornate Design Print (Bellatrix Lestrange), Black Arms, Light Nougat Hands 973c03h02pr1678 | Black |
| Minifig Head Arthur Weasley, Brown Eyebrows, Wrinkles, Wide Smile Print [Blocked Open Stud] 3626bpr0715 | Light Nougat |
No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 4840 relies on a little-shared assortment.
Size of set 4840 within its line
With 573 pieces, set 4840 ranks #70 out of 186 Harry Potter sets in our database, which have an average of 672 parts. Among the 227 sets released in 2010, it ranks #46.
Included minifigures
Harry Potter, Open Dark Blue Jacket over White Shirt, Black LegsQuantity : 1
Arthur Weasley, Open Sand Green JacketQuantity : 1
Molly Weasley, Apron with PocketQuantity : 1
Bellatrix Lestrange, Black Dress, Printed SkirtQuantity : 1
Fenrir GreybackQuantity : 1
Ginny Weasley, Light Bluish Gray Sweater with ZipperQuantity : 1
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 4840 The Burrow have?
LEGO set 4840 The Burrow has 573 pieces. It was released in 2010 as part of the Harry Potter theme.
What year was LEGO set 4840 released?
Set 4840 The Burrow was released in 2010 and belongs to the Harry Potter theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 4840?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 4840 The Burrow: 6. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 4840?
The instructions for LEGO set 4840 The Burrow can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 4840.
What is the main color of LEGO set 4840?
Dark red, with 96 out of 573 pieces, or 17%. Next come medium nougat (15%) and reddish brown (11%).
How many different parts does set 4840 contain?
Set 4840 has 176 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 153 part shapes. Most common part: Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud in pearl gold, with 27 copies.
Does LEGO set 4840 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: 10 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Hips and Medium Nougat Legs with Apron Print.
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