LEGO Set 4953 Fast Flyers: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	4953
Release year	2007
Piece count	305
Minifigures	0
Theme	Creator
Subtheme	Creator 3-in-1
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 4953 Fast Flyers, released in 2007 as part of the Creator line, has 305 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 124 different lots, across 12 colors.

Inventory of set 4953

The inventory of set 4953 lists 305 pieces, spare parts excluded: 124 different lots (one shape in one color) for 91 part shapes. The box also contains 18 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 4953

Main color: white, making up 34% of the parts, followed by blue (21%) and red (14%).

Color	Parts	Share
White	103	34%
Blue	63	21%
Red	42	14%
Light Bluish Gray	42	14%
Black	32	10%
Dark Bluish Gray	6	2%
Trans-Brown	5	1.6%
Trans-Dark Blue	4	1.3%
Trans-Red	3	1%
Metallic Silver	2	0.7%
Other colors (2)	3	1%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	81	27%
Tiles	40	13%
Plates Wedged	24	7.9%
Plates Special	20	6.6%
Bricks Sloped	18	5.9%
Technic Pins	16	5.2%

Most common parts in set 4953

Part	Color	Quantity
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove 3069b	White	10
Window 1 x 2 x 2 2/3 with Rounded Top 30044	White	8
Brick Curved Inverted 6 x 1 42023	Blue	8
Plate 2 x 4 3020	White	6
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove 3068b	Blue	6
Plate 1 x 6 3666	White	6
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove 4162	Red	6
Brick Sloped 33° 3 x 1 4286	Red	6
Technic Bush 3713	Red	5
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780	Black	4

91 of the 91 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 4953 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 4953 from another set

Share of the parts of set 4953 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
8154 Brick Street Customs	32%	1,021	2008
10177 Boeing 787 Dreamliner	32%	1,197	2006
8147 Bullet Run	28%	795	2007
10213 Shuttle Adventure	28%	1,204	2010
4002016 50 Years On Track	27%	1,141	2016

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 4953 within its line

With 305 pieces, set 4953 ranks #210 out of 543 Creator sets in our database, which have an average of 421 parts. Among the 194 sets released in 2007, it ranks #71.

The set in 3D

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3D model: Marc Giraudet, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 4953 Fast Flyers have?

LEGO set 4953 Fast Flyers has 305 pieces. It was released in 2007 as part of the Creator theme.

What year was LEGO set 4953 released?

Set 4953 Fast Flyers was released in 2007 and belongs to the Creator theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 4953?

LEGO set 4953 Fast Flyers does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 4953?

The instructions for LEGO set 4953 Fast Flyers can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 4953.

What is the main color of LEGO set 4953?

White, with 103 out of 305 pieces, or 34%. Next come blue (21%) and red (14%).

How many different parts does set 4953 contain?

Set 4953 has 124 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 91 part shapes. Most common part: Tile 1 x 2 with Groove in white, with 10 copies.

Does LEGO set 4953 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 4953?

Set 8154 Brick Street Customs, released in 2008: it supplies 32%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.