LEGO City 60229 Rocket Assembly & Transport

Specifications
| Set number | 60229 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2019 |
| Piece count | 1,062 |
| Minifigures | 7 |
| Theme | City |
| Subtheme | Mars Exploration |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO City set 60229, Rocket Assembly & Transport, depicts the preparation and transport of a rocket within the Mars Exploration range. Released in 2019, it contains 1062 pieces and belongs to the contemporary space branch of the City theme.
Rocket Assembly & Transport presents LEGO City through the lens of space mission logistics.
The subject combines the rocket with its assembly and transport context.
It suits a City space collection, a launch site display or play built around mission preparation and team roles. Within Mars Exploration, it functions as a larger infrastructure oriented set, tying together astronauts, technical staff and the rocket rather than presenting a single standalone vehicle.
Inventory of set 60229
The inventory of set 60229 lists 1,062 pieces, spare parts excluded: 374 different lots (one shape in one color) for 295 part shapes. The box also contains 20 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 60229
Main color: white, making up 21% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (20%) and dark bluish gray (16%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 224 | 21% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 215 | 20% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 166 | 16% | |
| Black | 158 | 15% | |
| Blue | 89 | 8.4% | |
| Orange | 67 | 6.3% | |
| Flat Silver | 28 | 2.6% | |
| Trans-Orange | 25 | 2.4% | |
| Yellow | 15 | 1.4% | |
| Tan | 11 | 1% | |
| Other colors (12) | 63 | 5.9% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates | 111 | 10% | |
| Plates Special | 96 | 9% | |
| Tiles | 78 | 7.3% | |
| Technic Pins | 69 | 6.5% | |
| Bricks Sloped | 64 | 6% | |
| Bricks Special | 57 | 5.4% |
Most common parts in set 60229
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Link Tread Wide with Two Pin Holes, Reinforced 88323 | Dark Bluish Gray | 56 |
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 29 |
| Cylinder Half 2 x 4 x 5 with 1 x 2 cutout 85941 | White | 16 |
| Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle 2432 | Light Bluish Gray | 15 |
| Tile 2 x 4 with Groove 87079 | Light Bluish Gray | 15 |
| Tile 2 x 4 with Groove 87079 | Blue | 14 |
| Brick Curved Inverted 2 x 2 x 2/3 32803 | White | 13 |
| Technic Pin Connector Round [Slotted] 62462 | Light Bluish Gray | 12 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole] 32054 | Orange | 10 |
| Technic Axle 6 3706 | Black | 9 |
261 of the 295 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 60229
One part shape in set 60229 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. Counting colors, 3 lots in the set are not found in any other set.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Sticker Sheet for Set 60229-1 58009 |
No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 60229 relies on a little-shared assortment.
Size of set 60229 within its line
With 1,062 pieces, set 60229 ranks #21 out of 723 City sets in our database, which have an average of 306 parts. Among the 459 sets released in 2019, it ranks #42. That is 3.5 times the average City set size.
Included minifigures
Technician - Dark Blue Torso, Dark Blue Legs, White HelmetQuantity : 1
Astronaut - Orange Torso and Legs, White Helmet, Trans-Light Blue Visor, MoustacheQuantity : 1
Astronaut - Orange Torso and Legs, White Helmet, Trans-Light Blue Visor, StubbleQuantity : 1
Droid EngineerQuantity : 1
Technician - Dark Blue Torso, Dark Blue Legs, White Helmet, Reddish Brown HairQuantity : 1
Launch Director - Black Torso, Dark Bluish Grey Legs, Dark Bluish Grey HairQuantity : 1
Scientist - White Torso, Labcoat, Light Bluish grey Legs, Red CapQuantity : 1
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 60229 Rocket Assembly & Transport have?
LEGO set 60229 Rocket Assembly & Transport has 1,062 pieces. It was released in 2019 as part of the City theme.
What year was LEGO set 60229 released?
Set 60229 Rocket Assembly & Transport was released in 2019 and belongs to the City theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 60229?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 60229 Rocket Assembly & Transport: 7. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 60229?
The instructions for LEGO set 60229 Rocket Assembly & Transport can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 60229.
What is the main color of LEGO set 60229?
White, with 224 out of 1,062 pieces, or 21%. Next come light bluish gray (20%) and dark bluish gray (16%).
How many different parts does set 60229 contain?
Set 60229 has 374 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 295 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Link Tread Wide with Two Pin Holes, Reinforced in dark bluish gray, with 56 copies.
Does LEGO set 60229 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 60229-1.
What kinds of roles are represented by the figures?
The figure selection covers astronauts, technicians, a Droid Engineer, a Launch Director and a Scientist. This supports scenes about mission organization as well as the rocket itself.
See also
Sets from the same theme
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60228 Deep Space Rocket and Launch Control2019 · 837 pieces
60203 Ski Resort2019 · 806 pieces
60233 Donut Shop Opening2019 · 790 pieces
60210 Sky Police Air Base2019 · 529 pieces
60215 Fire Station2019 · 510 pieces
60227 Lunar Space Station2019 · 417 pieces
60209 Sky Police Diamond Heist2019 · 400 pieces
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60223 Harvester Transport2019 · 358 pieces
60214 Burger Bar Fire Rescue2019 · 327 pieces
60226 Mars Research Shuttle2019 · 273 pieces
60232 Garage Center2019 · 234 pieces
60208 Sky Police Parachute Arrest2019 · 218 pieces
60230 People Pack : Space Research and Development2019 · 209 pieces
60225 Rover Testing Drive2019 · 202 pieces
