LEGO Creator 4999 Vestas Windmill

Specifications
| Set number | 4999 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2008 |
| Piece count | 822 |
| Minifigures | 3 |
| Theme | Creator |
| Subtheme | Creator Expert |
| Building instructions | Download 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%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 340 | 41% | |
| Black | 118 | 14% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 118 | 14% | |
| Red | 67 | 8.2% | |
| Green | 52 | 6.3% | |
| Blue | 37 | 4.5% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 23 | 2.8% | |
| Dark Blue | 23 | 2.8% | |
| Yellow | 17 | 2.1% | |
| Trans-Clear | 13 | 1.6% | |
| Other colors (5) | 13 | 1.6% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates | 194 | 24% | |
| Tiles | 91 | 11% | |
| Technic Pins | 73 | 8.9% | |
| Bricks | 71 | 8.6% | |
| Bricks Sloped | 51 | 6.2% | |
| Plates Special | 40 | 4.9% |
Most common parts in set 4999
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 46 |
| Tile 2 x 2 with Groove 3068b | Light Bluish Gray | 27 |
| Plate 1 x 6 3666 | White | 22 |
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | Light Bluish Gray | 21 |
| Tile 1 x 8 with Groove 4162 | White | 16 |
| Plant, Flower - Small 3742 | Red | 15 |
| Plate 2 x 4 3020 | White | 14 |
| Plate 1 x 4 3710 | Light Bluish Gray | 14 |
| Plate 2 x 16 4282 | White | 14 |
| Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges 4274 | Blue | 12 |
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.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| 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:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10268 Vestas Wind Turbine | 80% | 834 | 2018 |
| 10225 R2-D2 | 36% | 2,127 | 2012 |
| 10196 Grand Carousel | 26% | 3,261 | 2009 |
| 10184 Town Plan | 26% | 2,011 | 2008 |
| 10212 Imperial Shuttle | 26% | 2,503 | 2010 |
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
White Torso, Dark Blue Legs, Red HelmetQuantity : 1
White Torso, Red Legs, Black Hair PonytailQuantity : 1
White 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.
See also
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