LEGO Set 76040 Brainiac Attack: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	76040
Release year	2015
Piece count	179
Minifigures	4
Theme	Super Heroes DC
Subtheme	Justice League
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 76040 Brainiac Attack, released in 2015 as part of the Super Heroes DC line, has 179 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 89 different lots, across 19 colors.

Inventory of set 76040

The inventory of set 76040 lists 179 pieces, spare parts excluded: 89 different lots (one shape in one color) for 81 part shapes.

Colors of set 76040

Main color: light bluish gray, making up 20% of the parts, followed by black (18%) and white (16%).

Color	Parts	Share
Light Bluish Gray	35	20%
Black	32	18%
White	28	16%
Dark Bluish Gray	15	8.4%
Flat Silver	12	6.7%
Blue	11	6.1%
Lime	9	5%
Yellow	6	3.4%
Dark Tan	6	3.4%
Trans-Neon Green	5	2.8%
Other colors (9)	19	11%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	22	12%
Bricks Sloped	17	9.5%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	14	7.8%
Bricks Round and Cones	14	7.8%
Technic Pins	13	7.3%
Plates Special	13	7.3%

Most common parts in set 76040

Part	Color	Quantity
Animal Body Part / Plant, Tail / Neck / Branch / Trunk, Middle Section with Pin, Round Pin Hole 40378	Flat Silver	6
Animal Body Part / Plant, Tail / Claw / Horn / Branch / Tentacle, End Section 40379	Flat Silver	6
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise 43093	Blue	6
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] 3700	Black	5
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] 59900	Light Bluish Gray	5
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Pin on Bottom 2476a	Dark Tan	4
Brick 1 x 6 3009	Lime	4
Plate 1 x 2 3023	White	4
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight 4070	Dark Bluish Gray	4
Brick Round Corner 4 x 4 Macaroni Wide with 3 Studs 48092	Light Bluish Gray	4

65 of the 81 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 76040

5 part shapes in set 76040 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, 8 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Torso Armor with Silver Metal Plates and Dark Pink Electrical Wires and Buttons Print, Black Arms, Lime Hands 973c03h18pr2940	Black
Torso Muscles Outline with Red Straps and Belt, Yellow Clasps and Cord Print, Green Arms and Hands 973c31h31pr2939	Green
Minifig Head Brainiac, Red Eyes, Green Cheek Lines, Dark Pink Circles and Scowl Print [Hollow Stud] 3626cpr1625	Lime
Minifig Head Martian Manhunter, Red Eyes, Dark Bluish Gray Eyebrows, Cheek Lines Stern Expression Print [Hollow Stud] 3626cpr1626	Green
Sticker Sheet for Set 76040-1 20247

No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 76040 relies on a little-shared assortment.

Size of set 76040 within its line

With 179 pieces, set 76040 ranks #107 out of 173 Super Heroes DC sets in our database, which have an average of 473 parts. Among the 448 sets released in 2015, it ranks #201. That is less than half the average Super Heroes DC set size.

Included minifigures

Supergirl with Bright Light Yellow Hair over ShoulderQuantity : 1
Martian Manhunter (J'onn J'onzz) with Blue Cape and CollarQuantity : 1
Brainiac in Black Outfit with Magenta WiresQuantity : 1
Superman in Blue OutfitQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 76040 Brainiac Attack have?

LEGO set 76040 Brainiac Attack has 179 pieces. It was released in 2015 as part of the Super Heroes DC theme.

What year was LEGO set 76040 released?

Set 76040 Brainiac Attack was released in 2015 and belongs to the Super Heroes DC theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 76040?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 76040 Brainiac Attack: 4. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 76040?

The instructions for LEGO set 76040 Brainiac Attack can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 76040.

What is the main color of LEGO set 76040?

Light bluish gray, with 35 out of 179 pieces, or 20%. Next come black (18%) and white (16%).

How many different parts does set 76040 contain?

Set 76040 has 89 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 81 part shapes. Most common part: Animal Body Part / Plant, Tail / Neck / Branch / Trunk, Middle Section with Pin, Round Pin Hole in flat silver, with 6 copies.

Does LEGO set 76040 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 5 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Torso Armor with Silver Metal Plates and Dark Pink Electrical Wires and Buttons Print, Black Arms, Lime Hands.