LEGO Set 4998 Stegosaurus: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	4998
Release year	2008
Piece count	731
Minifigures	0
Theme	Creator
Subtheme	Creator 3-in-1
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 4998 Stegosaurus, released in 2008 as part of the Creator line, has 731 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 136 different lots, across 13 colors.

Inventory of set 4998

The inventory of set 4998 lists 731 pieces, spare parts excluded: 136 different lots (one shape in one color) for 96 part shapes. The box also contains 7 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 4998

Main color: green, making up 22% of the parts, followed by dark bluish gray (19%) and black (17%).

Color	Parts	Share
Green	161	22%
Dark Bluish Gray	142	19%
Black	121	17%
Reddish Brown	84	11%
Dark Green	81	11%
Yellow	46	6.3%
Light Bluish Gray	38	5.2%
White	38	5.2%
Blue	8	1.1%
Red	6	0.8%
Other colors (3)	6	0.8%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	199	27%
Bricks Sloped	119	16%
Bricks	94	13%
Plates Special	83	11%
Plates Wedged	74	10%
Technic Pins	28	3.8%

Most common parts in set 4998

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Green	32
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Tooth 49668	White	32
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Dark Green	17
Plate 2 x 2 3022	Black	17
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200	Dark Green	16
Plate 2 x 4 3020	Green	15
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b	Dark Green	14
Plate 1 x 4 3710	Green	14
Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Pin Hole 6541	Black	13
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Green	12

96 of the 96 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 4998 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 4998 from another set

Share of the parts of set 4998 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
5868 Ferocious Creatures	27%	416	2010

No similarly sized set goes above 27%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 4998 within its line

With 731 pieces, set 4998 ranks #86 out of 543 Creator sets in our database, which have an average of 421 parts. Among the 224 sets released in 2008, it ranks #27.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 4998 Stegosaurus have?

LEGO set 4998 Stegosaurus has 731 pieces. It was released in 2008 as part of the Creator theme.

What year was LEGO set 4998 released?

Set 4998 Stegosaurus was released in 2008 and belongs to the Creator theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 4998?

LEGO set 4998 Stegosaurus does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 4998?

The instructions for LEGO set 4998 Stegosaurus can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 4998.

What is the main color of LEGO set 4998?

Green, with 161 out of 731 pieces, or 22%. Next come dark bluish gray (19%) and black (17%).

How many different parts does set 4998 contain?

Set 4998 has 136 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 96 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 1 x 2 in green, with 32 copies.

Does LEGO set 4998 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 4998?

Set 5868 Ferocious Creatures, released in 2010: it supplies 27%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.