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LEGO Creator 4999 Vestas Windmill

2008822 pieces3 minifigures

LEGO 4999 Vestas Windmill

Specifications

Set number4999
Release year2008
Piece count822
Minifigures3
ThemeCreator
SubthemeCreator Expert
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 4999 Vestas Windmill, released in 2008 as part of the Creator line, has 822 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 235 different lots, across 15 colors.

Inventory of set 4999

The inventory of set 4999 lists 822 pieces, spare parts excluded: 235 different lots (one shape in one color) for 185 part shapes. The box also contains 13 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 4999

Main color: white, making up 41% of the parts, followed by black (14%) and light bluish gray (14%).

ColorPartsShare
White34041%
Black11814%
Light Bluish Gray11814%
Red678.2%
Green526.3%
Blue374.5%
Dark Bluish Gray232.8%
Dark Blue232.8%
Yellow172.1%
Trans-Clear131.6%
Other colors (5)131.6%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Plates19424%
Tiles9111%
Technic Pins738.9%
Bricks718.6%
Bricks Sloped516.2%
Plates Special404.9%

Most common parts in set 4999

PartColorQuantity
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780Black46
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove 3068bLight Bluish Gray27
Plate 1 x 6 3666White22
Plate 1 x 2 3023Light Bluish Gray21
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove 4162White16
Plant, Flower - Small 3742Red15
Plate 2 x 4 3020White14
Plate 1 x 4 3710Light Bluish Gray14
Plate 2 x 16 4282White14
Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges 4274Blue12

174 of the 185 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 4999

One part shape in set 4999 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.

PartColor
Sticker Sheet for Set 4999-1 63551

Rebuilding set 4999 from another set

Share of the parts of set 4999 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

SetFoundPartsRelease year
10268 Vestas Wind Turbine80%8342018
10225 R2-D236%2,1272012
10196 Grand Carousel26%3,2612009
10184 Town Plan26%2,0112008
10212 Imperial Shuttle26%2,5032010

Set 10268 Vestas Wind Turbine supplies 80% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 4999 within its line

With 822 pieces, set 4999 ranks #70 out of 543 Creator sets in our database, which have an average of 421 parts. Among the 224 sets released in 2008, it ranks #23.

Included minifigures

  • Minifigure White Torso, Dark Blue Legs, Red Helmet from set 4999White Torso, Dark Blue Legs, Red HelmetQuantity : 1
  • Minifigure White Torso, Red Legs, Black Hair Ponytail from set 4999White Torso, Red Legs, Black Hair PonytailQuantity : 1
  • Minifigure White Torso, Dark Blue Legs, Red Helmet, Cheek Lines from set 4999White Torso, Dark Blue Legs, Red Helmet, Cheek LinesQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 4999 Vestas Windmill have?

LEGO set 4999 Vestas Windmill has 822 pieces. It was released in 2008 as part of the Creator theme.

What year was LEGO set 4999 released?

Set 4999 Vestas Windmill was released in 2008 and belongs to the Creator theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 4999?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 4999 Vestas Windmill: 3. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 4999?

The instructions for LEGO set 4999 Vestas Windmill can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 4999.

What is the main color of LEGO set 4999?

White, with 340 out of 822 pieces, or 41%. Next come black (14%) and light bluish gray (14%).

How many different parts does set 4999 contain?

Set 4999 has 235 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 185 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 46 copies.

Does LEGO set 4999 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 4999-1.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 4999?

Set 10268 Vestas Wind Turbine, released in 2018: it supplies 80%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Set number4999
Release year2008
ThemeCreator
Piece count822
Minifigures3
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30