LEGO 71258 E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Fun Pack: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	71258
Release year	2016
Piece count	42
Minifigures	1
Theme	Dimensions
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 71258 E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Fun Pack, released in 2016 as part of the Dimensions line, has 42 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 34 different lots, across 12 colors.

Inventory of set 71258

The inventory of set 71258 lists 42 pieces, spare parts excluded: 34 different lots (one shape in one color) for 28 part shapes. The box also contains 9 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 71258

Main color: red, making up 21% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (19%) and black (17%).

Color	Parts	Share
Red	9	21%
Light Bluish Gray	8	19%
Black	7	17%
Tan	5	12%
Trans-Yellow	3	7.1%
Medium Nougat	3	7.1%
Reddish Brown	2	4.8%
Pearl Gold	1	2.4%
Bright Green	1	2.4%
Bright Light Orange	1	2.4%
Other colors (2)	2	4.8%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	10	24%
Plates Special	6	14%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	6	14%
Tiles Special	4	9.5%
Bricks Curved	2	4.8%
Electronics	2	4.8%

Most common parts in set 71258

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate Special 1 x 1 Rounded with Handle 26047	Black	3
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud 85861	Light Bluish Gray	3
Brick Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] 11477	Red	2
Plate 2 x 3 3021	Tan	2
Plate 1 x 3 3623	Tan	2
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on End 63868	Black	2

23 of the 28 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 71258

4 part shapes in set 71258 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.

Part	Color
Minifig Head Special, Alien with Wide Medium Blue Eyes and Dark Brown Closed Smile Print (E.T.) 27956pr0001	Medium Nougat
Torso Bare Chest with Muscles Outline and Round Belly print, Medium Nougat Arms and Hands 973c23h23pr3554	Medium Nougat
Tile 2 x 2 with Phone Keypad with Tan Buttons and Black Numbers Print 3068bpr0306	Red
Function Brick Round 4 x 4 x 2/3 with 2 Studs and Bicycle Silhouette over Moon in Blue Sky print 19981pr0055	Trans-Yellow

Rebuilding set 71258 from another set

Share of the parts of set 71258 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
71244 Sonic the Hedgehog Level Pack	29%	101	2016

No similarly sized set goes above 29%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 71258 within its line

With 42 pieces, set 71258 ranks #58 out of 66 Dimensions sets in our database, which have an average of 92 parts. Among the 459 sets released in 2016, it ranks #422. That is less than half the average Dimensions set size.

Included minifigures

E. T. (Dimensions)Quantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 71258 E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Fun Pack have?

LEGO set 71258 E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Fun Pack has 42 pieces. It was released in 2016 as part of the Dimensions theme.

What year was LEGO set 71258 released?

Set 71258 E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Fun Pack was released in 2016 and belongs to the Dimensions theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 71258?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 71258 E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Fun Pack: 1. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 71258?

The instructions for LEGO set 71258 E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Fun Pack can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 71258.

What is the main color of LEGO set 71258?

Red, with 9 out of 42 pieces, or 21%. Next come light bluish gray (19%) and black (17%).

How many different parts does set 71258 contain?

Set 71258 has 34 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 28 part shapes. Most common part: Plate Special 1 x 1 Rounded with Handle in black, with 3 copies.

Does LEGO set 71258 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 4 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Minifig Head Special, Alien with Wide Medium Blue Eyes and Dark Brown Closed Smile Print (E.T.).

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 71258?

Set 71244 Sonic the Hedgehog Level Pack, released in 2016: it supplies 29%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.