LEGO Set 71253 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Story Pack

Specifications

Set number	71253
Release year	2016
Piece count	261
Minifigures	1
Theme	Dimensions
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 71253 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Story Pack, released in 2016 as part of the Dimensions line, has 261 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 84 different lots, across 14 colors.

Inventory of set 71253

The inventory of set 71253 lists 261 pieces, spare parts excluded: 84 different lots (one shape in one color) for 76 part shapes. The box also contains 11 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 71253

Main color: reddish brown, making up 34% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (19%) and pearl gold (17%).

Color	Parts	Share
Reddish Brown	88	34%
Light Bluish Gray	50	19%
Pearl Gold	44	17%
Black	31	12%
Dark Bluish Gray	15	5.7%
Dark Brown	13	5%
Nougat	5	1.9%
Blue	4	1.5%
Trans-Yellow	3	1.1%
Red	3	1.1%
Other colors (4)	5	1.9%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	52	20%
Plates Special	44	17%
Bricks Special	23	8.8%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	16	6.1%
Tiles Special	13	5%
Tiles	13	5%

Most common parts in set 71253

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Reddish Brown	20
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] 30136	Dark Brown	12
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Pearl Gold	11
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Pearl Gold	10
Fence Ornamented 1 x 4 x 2 with 4 Studs 19121	Pearl Gold	8
Plate Special 3 x 2 with Rounded End, Hole 3176	Light Bluish Gray	8
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 4 Petals 33291	Reddish Brown	8
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Black	6
Plate 1 x 1 3024	Reddish Brown	6
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight 4070	Reddish Brown	6

70 of the 76 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 71253

5 part shapes in set 71253 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 7 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Torso Coat, Open Over Reddish Brown Jacket and Medium Nougat Vest, with Bow Tie Print, Dark Blue Arms, Light Nougat Hands 973c05h02pr3578	Dark Blue
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Stylized American Eagle and Flag Print 14769pr1055	Pearl Gold
Minifig Head Newt Scamander, Dual Sided, Reddish Brown Eyebrows, Cheek Lines, Open Mouth, Smile / Scowl Print [Hollow Stud] 3626cpr2044	Light Nougat
Function Brick Round 4 x 4 x 2/3 with 2 Studs and Overlapping "NS" Monogram Print 19981pr0067	Trans-Yellow
Hips and Dark Brown Legs with Dark Blue Coattails 970c07pr1137	Dark Brown

Rebuilding set 71253 from another set

Share of the parts of set 71253 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
40504 A Minifigure Tribute	25%	1,041	2023

No similarly sized set goes above 25%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 71253 within its line

With 261 pieces, set 71253 ranks #7 out of 66 Dimensions sets in our database, which have an average of 92 parts. Among the 459 sets released in 2016, it ranks #149. That is 2.8 times the average Dimensions set size.

Included minifigures

Newt ScamanderQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 71253 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Story Pack have?

LEGO set 71253 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Story Pack has 261 pieces. It was released in 2016 as part of the Dimensions theme.

What year was LEGO set 71253 released?

Set 71253 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Story Pack was released in 2016 and belongs to the Dimensions theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 71253?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 71253 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Story Pack: 1. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 71253?

The instructions for LEGO set 71253 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Story Pack can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 71253.

What is the main color of LEGO set 71253?

Reddish brown, with 88 out of 261 pieces, or 34%. Next come light bluish gray (19%) and pearl gold (17%).

How many different parts does set 71253 contain?

Set 71253 has 84 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 76 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 1 x 2 in reddish brown, with 20 copies.

Does LEGO set 71253 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 5 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Torso Coat, Open Over Reddish Brown Jacket and Medium Nougat Vest, with Bow Tie Print, Dark Blue Arms, Light Nougat Hands.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 71253?

Set 40504 A Minifigure Tribute, released in 2023: it supplies 25%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.