LEGO Set 76048 Iron Skull Sub Attack: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	76048
Release year	2016
Piece count	336
Minifigures	4
Theme	Super Heroes Marvel
Subtheme	Avengers
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 76048 Iron Skull Sub Attack, released in 2016 as part of the Super Heroes Marvel line, has 336 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 132 different lots, across 20 colors.

Inventory of set 76048

The inventory of set 76048 lists 336 pieces, spare parts excluded: 132 different lots (one shape in one color) for 116 part shapes. The box also contains 10 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 76048

Main color: black, making up 30% of the parts, followed by dark bluish gray (17%) and red (12%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	100	30%
Dark Bluish Gray	57	17%
Red	39	12%
Light Bluish Gray	38	11%
Trans-Red	34	10%
Yellow	11	3.3%
Trans-Neon Orange	11	3.3%
Tan	10	3%
Sand Green	6	1.8%
Green	4	1.2%
Other colors (10)	24	7.1%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates Special	61	18%
Plates	59	18%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	29	8.6%
Bricks Sloped	26	7.7%
Bricks Round and Cones	14	4.2%
Technic Bricks	10	3%

Most common parts in set 76048

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Trans-Red	15
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Trans-Red	14
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 44728	Red	10
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole 3941	Tan	8
Brick Sloped 18° 2 x 1 x 2/3 with 4 Slots / Grate 61409	Black	8
Plate 1 x 6 3666	Light Bluish Gray	7
Plate 2 x 6 3795	Red	7
Wing, Tail 4 x 1 x 3 2340	Black	6
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Dark Bluish Gray	6
Technic Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 [+ Opening] and Bottom Pin 32064a	Red	6

97 of the 116 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 76048

8 part shapes in set 76048 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, 12 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Headwear Accessory Visor Top Hinge with Copper Face Shield, White Eyes and 4 Rivets Print (Scuba Iron Man) 10908pr0011	Sand Green
Torso Armor, Red Detailing, Red Skull Print, Black Arms and Hands 973c03h03pr3290	Black
Minifig Head HYDRA Henchman, Dual Sided, Scuba Mask with Yellow Goggles, Yellow 'H' on Back Print [Hollow Stud] 3626cpr1870	Green
Hips and Sand Green Legs with Copper Knee Plates and Rivets print 970c25pr1022	Sand Green
Hips and Black Legs with Iron Skull Silver and Red Armor print 970c03pr1019	Black
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Iron Man Chest Reactor Print 98138pr0052	Trans-Clear
Sticker Sheet for Set 76048-1 25694
Torso Armor, Reddish Brown Plates, White Circle on Chest (ARC Reactor) Print, Sand Green Arms and Hands 973c25h25pr3297	Sand Green

Rebuilding set 76048 from another set

Share of the parts of set 76048 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
75256 Kylo Ren's Shuttle	27%	1,005	2019
75106 Imperial Assault Carrier	26%	1,216	2015

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 76048 within its line

With 336 pieces, set 76048 ranks #126 out of 303 Super Heroes Marvel sets in our database, which have an average of 423 parts. Among the 459 sets released in 2016, it ranks #123.

Included minifigures

HYDRA Henchman in Diver OutfitQuantity : 1
Iron Man Mark 37 Scuba Suit / Hammerhead ArmorQuantity : 1
Iron SkullQuantity : 1
Captain America in Scuba Suit with Printed MaskQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 76048 Iron Skull Sub Attack have?

LEGO set 76048 Iron Skull Sub Attack has 336 pieces. It was released in 2016 as part of the Super Heroes Marvel theme.

What year was LEGO set 76048 released?

Set 76048 Iron Skull Sub Attack was released in 2016 and belongs to the Super Heroes Marvel theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 76048?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 76048 Iron Skull Sub Attack: 4. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 76048?

The instructions for LEGO set 76048 Iron Skull Sub Attack can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 76048.

What is the main color of LEGO set 76048?

Black, with 100 out of 336 pieces, or 30%. Next come dark bluish gray (17%) and red (12%).

How many different parts does set 76048 contain?

Set 76048 has 132 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 116 part shapes. Most common part: Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud in trans-red, with 15 copies.

Does LEGO set 76048 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 8 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Headwear Accessory Visor Top Hinge with Copper Face Shield, White Eyes and 4 Rivets Print (Scuba Iron Man).

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 76048?

Set 75256 Kylo Ren's Shuttle, released in 2019: it supplies 27%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.