LEGO 7279 Police Minifigure Collection: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	7279
Release year	2011
Piece count	57
Minifigures	4
Theme	City
Subtheme	Police
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 7279 Police Minifigure Collection, released in 2011 as part of the City line, has 57 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 44 different lots, across 13 colors.

Inventory of set 7279

The inventory of set 7279 lists 57 pieces, spare parts excluded: 44 different lots (one shape in one color) for 42 part shapes. The box also contains 4 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 7279

Main color: light bluish gray, making up 23% of the parts, followed by black (21%) and white (18%).

Color	Parts	Share
Light Bluish Gray	13	23%
Black	12	21%
White	10	18%
Blue	6	11%
Yellow	4	7%
Dark Bluish Gray	3	5.3%
Green	2	3.5%
Trans-Dark Blue	2	3.5%
Trans-Yellow	1	1.8%
Red	1	1.8%
Other colors (3)	3	5.3%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Wheels and Tyres	8	14%
Plates Special	5	8.8%
Bricks Sloped	4	7%
Tiles	4	7%
Minifig Heads	4	7%
Minifig Headwear	4	7%

Most common parts in set 7279

Part	Color	Quantity
Wheel 11 x 12 with Hole Notched for Wheels Holder Pin 6014b	Light Bluish Gray	4
Tyre 21 x 12 with Offset Tread Small Wide and Beveled Tread Edge 60700	Black	4
Tile 1 x 2 with '100' Banknote Print 3069bpr0100	Green	2
Brick Sloped 18° 2 x 1 x 2/3 with 4 Slots / Grate 61409	Blue	2
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Trans-Dark Blue	2
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Wheels Holder Wide 6157	Black	2
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on End 63868	Blue	2
Hips and Dark Bluish Gray Legs 970c12	Dark Bluish Gray	2
Hips and Black Legs 970c03	Black	2

31 of the 42 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 7279 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 7279 from another set

Share of the parts of set 7279 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
7286 Prisoner Transport	37%	173	2011
3648 Police Chase	32%	173	2011
7287 Police Boat	26%	174	2011

No similarly sized set goes above 37%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 7279 within its line

With 57 pieces, set 7279 ranks #586 out of 723 City sets in our database, which have an average of 306 parts. Among the 276 sets released in 2011, it ranks #202. That is less than half the average City set size.

Included minifigures

Criminal, Prison Shirt with #50380, Dark Bluish Gray Legs, Black Hat, StubbleQuantity : 1
Policeman, Black Jacket with Zipper, Radio, Badge, and 'POLICE' on Back, White Helmet with Visor, Silver SunglassesQuantity : 1
Policeman, Black Suit with Badge, White CapQuantity : 1
Criminal, Open Light Bluish Gray Jacket over Prison Shirt, Dark Bluish Gray Hat, Dark Tan Backpack, Gold ToothQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 7279 Police Minifigure Collection have?

LEGO set 7279 Police Minifigure Collection has 57 pieces. It was released in 2011 as part of the City theme.

What year was LEGO set 7279 released?

Set 7279 Police Minifigure Collection was released in 2011 and belongs to the City theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 7279?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 7279 Police Minifigure Collection: 4. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 7279?

The instructions for LEGO set 7279 Police Minifigure Collection can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 7279.

What is the main color of LEGO set 7279?

Light bluish gray, with 13 out of 57 pieces, or 23%. Next come black (21%) and white (18%).

How many different parts does set 7279 contain?

Set 7279 has 44 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 42 part shapes. Most common part: Wheel 11 x 12 with Hole Notched for Wheels Holder Pin in light bluish gray, with 4 copies.

Does LEGO set 7279 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 7279?

Set 7286 Prisoner Transport, released in 2011: it supplies 37%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.