LEGO Set 6161 Brick Box: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	6161
Release year	2007
Piece count	221
Minifigures	0
Theme	Make & Create
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 6161 Brick Box, released in 2007 as part of the Make & Create line, has 221 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 75 different lots, across 10 colors.

Inventory of set 6161

The inventory of set 6161 lists 221 pieces, spare parts excluded: 75 different lots (one shape in one color) for 34 part shapes. The box also contains 6 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 6161

Main color: green, making up 22% of the parts, followed by red (18%) and black (18%).

Color	Parts	Share
Green	48	22%
Red	40	18%
Black	39	18%
Yellow	32	14%
Lime	20	9%
White	16	7.2%
Blue	15	6.8%
Reddish Brown	6	2.7%
Orange	4	1.8%
Bright Green	1	0.5%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	149	67%
Bricks Sloped	24	11%
Plates	14	6.3%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	12	5.4%
Bars, Ladders and Fences	4	1.8%
Bricks Curved	4	1.8%

Most common parts in set 6161

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 2 x 2 3003	Black	14
Brick 2 x 2 3003	Green	14
Brick 2 x 2 3003	Yellow	14
Brick 2 x 2 3003	Red	14
Brick 2 x 2 3003	Lime	8
Brick 2 x 2 3003	White	6
Brick 2 x 4 3001	Yellow	4
Brick 2 x 4 3001	Red	4
Brick 2 x 4 3001	Green	4
Brick 2 x 4 3001	Black	4

31 of the 34 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 6161 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 6161 from another set

Share of the parts of set 6161 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
5749 Creative Building Kit	74%	650	2011
5549 Building Fun	70%	651	2010
5487 Fun with LEGO Bricks	70%	700	2009
4548431 Brick Tub 'Die Lego Show' - Limited Edition	68%	701	2008
6167 Deluxe Brick Box	68%	701	2006

Set 5749 Creative Building Kit supplies 74% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 6161 within its line

With 221 pieces, set 6161 ranks #67 out of 86 Make & Create sets in our database, which have an average of 543 parts. Among the 194 sets released in 2007, it ranks #89. That is less than half the average Make & Create set size.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 6161 Brick Box have?

LEGO set 6161 Brick Box has 221 pieces. It was released in 2007 as part of the Make & Create theme.

What year was LEGO set 6161 released?

Set 6161 Brick Box was released in 2007 and belongs to the Make & Create theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 6161?

LEGO set 6161 Brick Box does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 6161?

The instructions for LEGO set 6161 Brick Box can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6161.

What is the main color of LEGO set 6161?

Green, with 48 out of 221 pieces, or 22%. Next come red (18%) and black (18%).

How many different parts does set 6161 contain?

Set 6161 has 75 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 34 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 2 x 2 in black, with 14 copies.

Does LEGO set 6161 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 6161?

Set 5749 Creative Building Kit, released in 2011: it supplies 74%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.