LEGO Set 7243 Construction Site: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	7243
Release year	2005
Piece count	301
Minifigures	3
Theme	City
Subtheme	Construction
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 7243 Construction Site, released in 2005 as part of the City line, has 301 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 124 different lots, across 12 colors.

Inventory of set 7243

The inventory of set 7243 lists 301 pieces, spare parts excluded: 124 different lots (one shape in one color) for 119 part shapes. The box also contains 6 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 7243

Main color: yellow, making up 26% of the parts, followed by dark bluish gray (21%) and light bluish gray (20%).

Color	Parts	Share
Yellow	78	26%
Dark Bluish Gray	64	21%
Light Bluish Gray	60	20%
Black	57	19%
Trans-Orange	18	6%
Trans-Yellow	6	2%
Orange	6	2%
Red	5	1.7%
Trans-Brown	2	0.7%
Blue	2	0.7%
Other colors (2)	2	0.7%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	36	12%
Bricks	22	7.3%
Tiles Special	21	7%
Tiles	19	6.3%
Bricks Sloped	19	6.3%
Hinges, Arms and Turntables	16	5.3%

Most common parts in set 7243

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Dark Bluish Gray	15
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Dark Bluish Gray	13
Technic Bush 3713	Light Bluish Gray	12
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200	Trans-Orange	10
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle 2432	Light Bluish Gray	8
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b	Trans-Orange	8
Brick 2 x 4 3001	Yellow	7
Wheel 18 x 14 with Tread Small Hub 30285	Yellow	6
Tyre 30.4 x 14 Offset Tread 30391	Black	6
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove 2431	Dark Bluish Gray	5

101 of the 119 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 7243

2 part shapes in set 7243 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
Sticker Sheet for Set 7243-1 53136
Torso Construction Jacket Open, Safety Stripes, Blue Shirt, Dark Blue Tie Print, Orange Arms, Yellow Hands 973c34h01pr0415	Orange

Rebuilding set 7243 from another set

Share of the parts of set 7243 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
7249 XXL Mobile Crane	27%	530	2005

No similarly sized set goes above 27%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 7243 within its line

With 301 pieces, set 7243 ranks #270 out of 723 City sets in our database, which have an average of 306 parts. Among the 208 sets released in 2005, it ranks #49.

Included minifigures

Construction Worker, Orange Jacket with Zipper and Reflective Stripes, Orange Legs, Red Hard Hat, Moustache and StubbleQuantity : 1
Construction Worker, Orange Safety Vest with Zipper and Pockets, Orange Legs, Red Hard HatQuantity : 1
Construction Worker, Open Orange Jacket over Blue Shirt with Tie, Red Hard Hat, Beard and GlassesQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 7243 Construction Site have?

LEGO set 7243 Construction Site has 301 pieces. It was released in 2005 as part of the City theme.

What year was LEGO set 7243 released?

Set 7243 Construction Site was released in 2005 and belongs to the City theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 7243?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 7243 Construction Site: 3. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 7243?

The instructions for LEGO set 7243 Construction Site can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 7243.

What is the main color of LEGO set 7243?

Yellow, with 78 out of 301 pieces, or 26%. Next come dark bluish gray (21%) and light bluish gray (20%).

How many different parts does set 7243 contain?

Set 7243 has 124 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 119 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud in dark bluish gray, with 15 copies.

Does LEGO set 7243 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 2 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Sticker Sheet for Set 7243-1.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 7243?

Set 7249 XXL Mobile Crane, released in 2005: it supplies 27%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.