LEGO Set 4997 Transport Ferry: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	4997
Release year	2008
Piece count	1,279
Minifigures	0
Theme	Creator
Subtheme	Creator 3-in-1
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 4997 Transport Ferry, released in 2008 as part of the Creator line, has 1,279 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 211 different lots, across 16 colors.

Inventory of set 4997

The inventory of set 4997 lists 1,279 pieces, spare parts excluded: 211 different lots (one shape in one color) for 152 part shapes. The box also contains 22 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 4997

Main color: white, making up 21% of the parts, followed by dark bluish gray (18%) and light bluish gray (18%).

Color	Parts	Share
White	271	21%
Dark Bluish Gray	230	18%
Light Bluish Gray	224	18%
Blue	222	17%
Black	125	9.8%
Yellow	91	7.1%
Red	31	2.4%
Trans-Clear	28	2.2%
Orange	21	1.6%
Trans-Red	10	0.8%
Other colors (6)	26	2%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	287	22%
Bricks	250	20%
Bricks Sloped	184	14%
Plates Special	92	7.2%
Tiles	41	3.2%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	37	2.9%

Most common parts in set 4997

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 1 x 2 3004	White	64
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] 3660	Dark Bluish Gray	38
Brick Sloped Inverted 75° 2 x 1 x 3 2449	Blue	32
Brick 1 x 6 3009	Blue	30
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Dark Bluish Gray	22
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Blue	22
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 1 3665	Dark Bluish Gray	22
Brick Wedged 3 x 3 Facet 2462	Light Bluish Gray	20
Plate 1 x 2 3023	White	20
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] 3700	Blue	20

150 of the 152 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 4997 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 4997 relies on a little-shared assortment.

Size of set 4997 within its line

With 1,279 pieces, set 4997 ranks #29 out of 543 Creator sets in our database, which have an average of 421 parts. Among the 224 sets released in 2008, it ranks #7. That is 3 times the average Creator set size.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 4997 Transport Ferry have?

LEGO set 4997 Transport Ferry has 1,279 pieces. It was released in 2008 as part of the Creator theme.

What year was LEGO set 4997 released?

Set 4997 Transport Ferry was released in 2008 and belongs to the Creator theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 4997?

LEGO set 4997 Transport Ferry does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 4997?

The instructions for LEGO set 4997 Transport Ferry can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 4997.

What is the main color of LEGO set 4997?

White, with 271 out of 1,279 pieces, or 21%. Next come dark bluish gray (18%) and light bluish gray (18%).

How many different parts does set 4997 contain?

Set 4997 has 211 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 152 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 2 in white, with 64 copies.

Does LEGO set 4997 contain any exclusive parts?

No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.