LEGO Set 7638 Tow Truck: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	7638
Release year	2009
Piece count	129
Minifigures	1
Theme	City
Subtheme	Traffic
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 7638 Tow Truck, released in 2009 as part of the City line, has 129 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 67 different lots, across 12 colors.

Inventory of set 7638

The inventory of set 7638 lists 129 pieces, spare parts excluded: 67 different lots (one shape in one color) for 63 part shapes. The box also contains 3 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 7638

Main color: orange, making up 22% of the parts, followed by white (21%) and black (15%).

Color	Parts	Share
Orange	29	22%
White	27	21%
Black	19	15%
Dark Bluish Gray	15	12%
Light Bluish Gray	13	10%
Blue	7	5.4%
Trans-Red	4	3.1%
Trans-Orange	4	3.1%
Trans-Dark Blue	4	3.1%
Yellow	3	2.3%
Other colors (2)	3	2.3%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	29	22%
Bricks Sloped	15	12%
Plates Special	13	10%
Bricks	10	7.8%
Wheels and Tyres	8	6.2%
Transportation - Land	7	5.4%

Most common parts in set 7638

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate 1 x 4 3710	Orange	5
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Dark Bluish Gray	4
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Orange	4
Plate 1 x 1 3024	Trans-Red	4
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b	Orange	4
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 1 3665	Black	4
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip] 4085c	White	4
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Wheel Holder 4488	Light Bluish Gray	4
Wheel Arch, Mudguard 4 x 2 1/2 x 2 with 2 x 2 Plate 50745	White	4
Wheel 11 x 12 with Hole Notched for Wheels Holder Pin 6014b	White	4

59 of the 63 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 7638

One part shape in set 7638 appears in no other set in the catalog, most often a printed element, a sticker or a mold specific to the model. If it 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 7638-1 86133

Rebuilding set 7638 from another set

Share of the parts of set 7638 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
60017 Flatbed Truck	33%	212	2013
7686 Helicopter Transporter	31%	382	2009

No similarly sized set goes above 33%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 7638 within its line

With 129 pieces, set 7638 ranks #451 out of 723 City sets in our database, which have an average of 306 parts. Among the 254 sets released in 2009, it ranks #144. That is less than half the average City set size.

The set in 3D

Spin the official model of the set, brick by brick.

Load the 3D model

3D model: Marc Giraudet, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)

Included minifigures

Worker, Blue Jacket with Orange Stripes, Blue Legs, Blue Cap, Silver SunglassesQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 7638 Tow Truck have?

LEGO set 7638 Tow Truck has 129 pieces. It was released in 2009 as part of the City theme.

What year was LEGO set 7638 released?

Set 7638 Tow Truck was released in 2009 and belongs to the City theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 7638?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 7638 Tow Truck: 1. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 7638?

The instructions for LEGO set 7638 Tow Truck can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 7638.

What is the main color of LEGO set 7638?

Orange, with 29 out of 129 pieces, or 22%. Next come white (21%) and black (15%).

How many different parts does set 7638 contain?

Set 7638 has 67 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 63 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 1 x 4 in orange, with 5 copies.

Does LEGO set 7638 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 7638-1.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 7638?

Set 60017 Flatbed Truck, released in 2013: it supplies 33%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.