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LEGO Creator 4996 Beach House

2008522 piecesno minifigures

LEGO 4996 Beach House

Specifications

Set number4996
Release year2008
Piece count522
Minifigures0
ThemeCreator
SubthemeCreator 3-in-1
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 4996 Beach House, released in 2008 as part of the Creator line, has 522 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 125 different lots, across 13 colors.

Set 4996 “Beach House” sits in the LEGO Creator theme and presents a straightforward architectural subject: a house associated with a beach setting.

The set suits builders interested in Creator houses, compact display scenes or a neutral structure for a coastal layout. Within Creator 3-in-1, it belongs with sets that focus on domestic architecture and reusable building parts, rather than figure-driven storytelling or a licensed universe.

Inventory of set 4996

The inventory of set 4996 lists 522 pieces, spare parts excluded: 125 different lots (one shape in one color) for 87 part shapes. The box also contains 20 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 4996

Main color: yellow, making up 29% of the parts, followed by dark bluish gray (20%) and black (18%).

ColorPartsShare
Yellow15029%
Dark Bluish Gray10220%
Black9518%
Light Bluish Gray6112%
White315.9%
Trans-Clear234.4%
Red152.9%
Reddish Brown132.5%
Green122.3%
Trans-Green122.3%
Other colors (3)81.5%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Bricks14127%
Tiles9418%
Bricks Sloped7514%
Plates479%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes387.3%
Windows and Doors366.9%

Most common parts in set 4996

PartColorQuantity
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove 3070bLight Bluish Gray36
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove 3070bDark Bluish Gray36
Brick 1 x 1 3005Yellow26
Brick 1 x 2 3004Yellow24
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 3039Black22
Brick 1 x 3 3622Yellow20
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062bDark Bluish Gray15
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141Trans-Green12
Brick 2 x 2 Corner 2357Yellow9
Brick 1 x 2 3004Dark Bluish Gray9

85 of the 87 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 4996 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 4996 from another set

Share of the parts of set 4996 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

SetFoundPartsRelease year
10182 Cafe Corner32%2,0582007
10664 Creative Tower25%1,6002013
10654 XL Creative Brick Box25%1,6002016

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 4996 within its line

With 522 pieces, set 4996 ranks #135 out of 543 Creator sets in our database, which have an average of 421 parts. Among the 224 sets released in 2008, it ranks #48.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 4996 Beach House have?

LEGO set 4996 Beach House has 522 pieces. It was released in 2008 as part of the Creator theme.

What year was LEGO set 4996 released?

Set 4996 Beach House was released in 2008 and belongs to the Creator theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 4996?

LEGO set 4996 Beach House does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 4996?

The instructions for LEGO set 4996 Beach House can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 4996.

What is the main color of LEGO set 4996?

Yellow, with 150 out of 522 pieces, or 29%. Next come dark bluish gray (20%) and black (18%).

How many different parts does set 4996 contain?

Set 4996 has 125 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 87 part shapes. Most common part: Tile 1 x 1 with Groove in light bluish gray, with 36 copies.

Does LEGO set 4996 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 4996?

Set 10182 Cafe Corner, released in 2007: it supplies 32%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Set number4996
Release year2008
ThemeCreator
Piece count522
Minifigures0
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30