LEGO Set 4990 Rock Raiders HQ: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	4990
Release year	1999
Piece count	411
Minifigures	4
Theme	Rock Raiders
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 4990 Rock Raiders HQ, released in 1999 as part of the Rock Raiders line, has 411 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 137 different lots, across 11 colors.

Inventory of set 4990

The inventory of set 4990 lists 411 pieces, spare parts excluded: 137 different lots (one shape in one color) for 132 part shapes. The box also contains 4 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 4990

Main color: black, making up 21% of the parts, followed by yellow (20%) and light gray (19%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	85	21%
Yellow	82	20%
Light Gray	79	19%
Dark Gray	71	17%
Trans-Neon Green	36	8.8%
Dark Turquoise	35	8.5%
Trans-Neon Orange	11	2.7%
Brown	6	1.5%
Blue	3	0.7%
Orange	2	0.5%
Other colors (1)	1	0.2%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	57	14%
Plates	50	12%
Bricks Sloped	43	10%
Tiles	34	8.3%
Bricks Round and Cones	23	5.6%
Bricks Special	21	5.1%

Most common parts in set 4990

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 2 x 4 3001	Dark Gray	14
Cone 1 x 1 [No Top Groove] 4589	Trans-Neon Green	14
Brick Sloped 75° 2 x 2 x 3 [Hollow Studs] 3684	Dark Turquoise	12
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Yellow	11
Tile 1 x 4 with Black Diagonal Stripes Print 2431pr0017	Yellow	10
Brick Special 1 x 4 with Groove 2653	Light Gray	10
Brick Sloped 65° 2 x 2 x 2 Smooth without Bottom Tube 3678a	Black	10
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Trans-Neon Orange	10
Plate 2 x 3 3021	Light Gray	9
Plate 1 x 8 3460	Yellow	9

102 of the 132 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 4990

One part shape in set 4990 appears in no other set in the catalog, most often a printed element, a sticker or a mold specific to the model. If it gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 3 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Baseplate Raised 32 x 48 x 6 with 4 Corner Pits and Dark Gray Rock Print 30271pr0004	Light Gray

No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 4990 relies on a little-shared assortment.

Size of set 4990 within its line

With 411 pieces, it is the largest of the 8 Rock Raiders sets in our database, which have an average of 157 parts. Among the 186 sets released in 1999, it ranks #19. That is 2.6 times the average Rock Raiders set size.

Included minifigures

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 4990 Rock Raiders HQ have?

LEGO set 4990 Rock Raiders HQ has 411 pieces. It was released in 1999 as part of the Rock Raiders theme.

What year was LEGO set 4990 released?

Set 4990 Rock Raiders HQ was released in 1999 and belongs to the Rock Raiders theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 4990?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 4990 Rock Raiders HQ: 4. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 4990?

The instructions for LEGO set 4990 Rock Raiders HQ can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 4990.

What is the main color of LEGO set 4990?

Black, with 85 out of 411 pieces, or 21%. Next come yellow (20%) and light gray (19%).

How many different parts does set 4990 contain?

Set 4990 has 137 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 132 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 2 x 4 in dark gray, with 14 copies.

Does LEGO set 4990 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Baseplate Raised 32 x 48 x 6 with 4 Corner Pits and Dark Gray Rock Print.