LEGO 79121 Turtle Sub Undersea Chase: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	79121
Release year	2014
Piece count	684
Minifigures	4
Theme	Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

Where to buy set 79121

View on Amazon View on lego.com

Also on: Amazon.co.uk · Amazon.ca

Price and availability are provided by partner stores and may change at any time.

Affiliate links: this site may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you.

LEGO set 79121 Turtle Sub Undersea Chase, released in 2014 as part of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles line, has 684 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 230 different lots, across 27 colors.

Inventory of set 79121

The inventory of set 79121 lists 684 pieces, spare parts excluded: 230 different lots (one shape in one color) for 171 part shapes.

Colors of set 79121

Main color: light bluish gray, making up 29% of the parts, followed by dark bluish gray (13%) and black (11%).

Color	Parts	Share
Light Bluish Gray	197	29%
Dark Bluish Gray	86	13%
Black	76	11%
Reddish Brown	76	11%
Olive Green	44	6.4%
Red	43	6.3%
Flat Silver	26	3.8%
Dark Tan	22	3.2%
Tan	17	2.5%
Yellow	16	2.3%
Other colors (17)	80	12%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	150	22%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	61	8.9%
Plates Special	60	8.8%
Bricks Curved	54	7.9%
Bricks	46	6.7%
Bricks Special	37	5.4%

Most common parts in set 79121

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Reddish Brown	20
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Reddish Brown	18
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Dark Bluish Gray	17
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Light Bluish Gray	15
Plate 2 x 4 3020	Light Bluish Gray	14
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Flat Silver	11
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Red	11
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] 2654	Light Bluish Gray	10
Plate 1 x 4 3710	Reddish Brown	10
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Flat Silver	10

157 of the 171 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 79121

12 part shapes in set 79121 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. The table lists 8. Counting colors, 14 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Minifig Head Kraang, Magenta Robot Eyes, Silver Mouth, Medium Blue Plates Print [Hollow Stud] 3626cpr1417	Light Bluish Gray
Arm, Bigfig, Leatherhead 15730pr0001	Dark Green
Hips and Dark Bluish Gray Legs with Medium Blue Belt, Light Bluish Gray Straps with Dark Pink Dots and Light Bluish Gray Talons Print 970c12pr0657	Light Bluish Gray
Torso Robot with Armor, Kraang and Control Harness Print, Light Bluish Gray Arms, Dark Bluish Gray Hands 973c14h12pr2658	Light Bluish Gray
Hips and Dark Green Legs with Brown Knee Wrapping and White Claws Print 970c35pr0677	White
Minifig Head Special, Ninja Turtle with Dark Purple Mask and Breathing Apparatus Print (Donatello) 12607c04pr0004	Bright Green
Minifig Head Special, Ninja Turtle with Blue Mask and Breathing Apparatus Print (Leonardo) 12607c01pr0004	Green
Sticker Sheet for Set 79121-1 17453

Rebuilding set 79121 from another set

Share of the parts of set 79121 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
19001 Löwenstein Castle	25%	2,017	2019

No similarly sized set goes above 25%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 79121 within its line

With 684 pieces, set 79121 ranks #3 out of 16 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sets in our database, which have an average of 360 parts. Among the 478 sets released in 2014, it ranks #46.

Included minifigures

Donatello in Scuba GearQuantity : 1
LeatherheadQuantity : 1
Leonardo in Scuba GearQuantity : 1
The Kraang with Light Bluish Gray Armor and Neck Bracket with HornQuantity : 2

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 79121 Turtle Sub Undersea Chase have?

LEGO set 79121 Turtle Sub Undersea Chase has 684 pieces. It was released in 2014 as part of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles theme.

What year was LEGO set 79121 released?

Set 79121 Turtle Sub Undersea Chase was released in 2014 and belongs to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 79121?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 79121 Turtle Sub Undersea Chase: 4. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 79121?

The instructions for LEGO set 79121 Turtle Sub Undersea Chase can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 79121.

What is the main color of LEGO set 79121?

Light bluish gray, with 197 out of 684 pieces, or 29%. Next come dark bluish gray (13%) and black (11%).

How many different parts does set 79121 contain?

Set 79121 has 230 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 171 part shapes. Most common part: Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud in reddish brown, with 20 copies.

Does LEGO set 79121 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 12 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Minifig Head Kraang, Magenta Robot Eyes, Silver Mouth, Medium Blue Plates Print [Hollow Stud].

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 79121?

Set 19001 Löwenstein Castle, released in 2019: it supplies 25%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.