LEGO Set 7040 Dwarves' Mine Defender: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	7040
Release year	2008
Piece count	86
Minifigures	2
Theme	Castle
Subtheme	Fantasy Era
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 7040 Dwarves' Mine Defender, released in 2008 as part of the Castle line, has 86 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 47 different lots, across 16 colors.

Inventory of set 7040

The inventory of set 7040 lists 86 pieces, spare parts excluded: 47 different lots (one shape in one color) for 47 part shapes. The box also contains 4 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 7040

Main color: dark bluish gray, making up 26% of the parts, followed by reddish brown (22%) and light bluish gray (16%).

Color	Parts	Share
Dark Bluish Gray	22	26%
Reddish Brown	19	22%
Light Bluish Gray	14	16%
Black	9	10%
Tan	4	4.7%
Dark Brown	4	4.7%
Pearl Gold	2	2.3%
Red	2	2.3%
Sand Green	2	2.3%
Speckle Black-Silver	2	2.3%
Other colors (6)	6	7%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks Sloped	12	14%
Plates	11	13%
Hinges, Arms and Turntables	6	7%
Technic Bricks	6	7%
Bricks Round and Cones	5	5.8%
Bars, Ladders and Fences	4	4.7%

Most common parts in set 7040

Part	Color	Quantity
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] 3700	Dark Bluish Gray	4
Plate 1 x 4 3710	Light Bluish Gray	4
Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise 3749	Tan	4
Brick Sloped 75° 2 x 1 x 3 with Hollow Stud 4460b	Reddish Brown	4
Brick Sloped 18° 4 x 1 60477	Dark Brown	4
Brick Round 4 x 4 with 4 Side Pin Holes and Center Axle Hole 6222	Reddish Brown	4
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Reddish Brown	3
Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand) 30374	Black	3
Propeller 8 Blade 5 Diameter 41530	Light Bluish Gray	3
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove 2431	Dark Bluish Gray	2

36 of the 47 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 7040 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 7040 relies on a little-shared assortment.

Size of set 7040 within its line

With 86 pieces, set 7040 ranks #68 out of 118 Castle sets in our database, which have an average of 266 parts. Among the 224 sets released in 2008, it ranks #149. That is less than half the average Castle set size.

Included minifigures

Troll Warrior 3 (Orc)Quantity : 2
Dwarf, Dark Orange Beard, Metallic Silver HelmetQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 7040 Dwarves' Mine Defender have?

LEGO set 7040 Dwarves' Mine Defender has 86 pieces. It was released in 2008 as part of the Castle theme.

What year was LEGO set 7040 released?

Set 7040 Dwarves' Mine Defender was released in 2008 and belongs to the Castle theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 7040?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 7040 Dwarves' Mine Defender: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 7040?

The instructions for LEGO set 7040 Dwarves' Mine Defender can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 7040.

What is the main color of LEGO set 7040?

Dark bluish gray, with 22 out of 86 pieces, or 26%. Next come reddish brown (22%) and light bluish gray (16%).

How many different parts does set 7040 contain?

Set 7040 has 47 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 47 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] in dark bluish gray, with 4 copies.

Does LEGO set 7040 contain any exclusive parts?

No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.