LEGO Set 80043 Yellow Tusk Elephant: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	80043
Release year	2023
Piece count	851
Minifigures	5
Theme	Monkie Kid
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 80043, Yellow Tusk Elephant, is part of the Monkie Kid theme and depicts a yellow tusked elephant connected with the characters of that range.

Yellow Tusk Elephant belongs to the Monkie Kid theme, a LEGO range built around stylised characters, creatures and conflicts in a fantasy action setting. The set’s main subject is an elephant like build with yellow tusks, giving it a clear creature focus rather than making it primarily a vehicle or location model.

The set has 851 pieces.

This set is relevant for Monkie Kid collectors who want a distinctive creature build in the line. It can serve as a display piece because of its recognizable elephant subject, while the figure selection supports play and character based scenes. Among sets from the same theme, it is best understood as a character and creature focused release rather than a conventional vehicle set.

Inventory of set 80043

The inventory of set 80043 lists 851 pieces, spare parts excluded: 264 different lots (one shape in one color) for 222 part shapes. The box also contains 26 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 80043

Main color: white, making up 23% of the parts, followed by dark bluish gray (14%) and black (13%).

Color	Parts	Share
White	199	23%
Dark Bluish Gray	118	14%
Black	114	13%
Light Bluish Gray	106	12%
Reddish Brown	46	5.4%
Dark Purple	43	5.1%
Pearl Gold	42	4.9%
Tan	35	4.1%
Dark Turquoise	33	3.9%
Red	29	3.4%
Other colors (20)	85	10%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates Special	213	25%
Plates	116	14%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	70	8.2%
Bricks Sloped	53	6.2%
Bricks Curved	43	5.1%
Tiles Special	42	4.9%

Most common parts in set 80043

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Black	30
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted 99780	Dark Bluish Gray	28
Plate 2 x 2 3022	Dark Purple	21
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Red	17
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 99781	Light Bluish Gray	17
Tile Special 2 x 2 Corner with Cut Corner - Facet 27263	Light Bluish Gray	16
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted 99207	Reddish Brown	15
Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs 35480	White	14
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) 87580	Dark Bluish Gray	13
Brick Sloped 45° 1 x 1 x 2/3 Quadruple Convex [Pyramid] 22388	Black	12

192 of the 222 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 80043

2 part shapes in set 80043 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, 3 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter with Dark Purple/Dark Pink Eye print 25269pr0040	White
Sticker Sheet for Set 80043-1 10101437

No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 80043 relies on a little-shared assortment.

Size of set 80043 within its line

With 851 pieces, set 80043 ranks #24 out of 55 Monkie Kid sets in our database, which have an average of 914 parts. Among the 518 sets released in 2023, it ranks #96.

Included minifigures

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 80043 Yellow Tusk Elephant have?

LEGO set 80043 Yellow Tusk Elephant has 851 pieces. It was released in 2023 as part of the Monkie Kid theme.

What year was LEGO set 80043 released?

Set 80043 Yellow Tusk Elephant was released in 2023 and belongs to the Monkie Kid theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 80043?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 80043 Yellow Tusk Elephant: 5. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 80043?

The instructions for LEGO set 80043 Yellow Tusk Elephant can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 80043.

What is the main color of LEGO set 80043?

White, with 199 out of 851 pieces, or 23%. Next come dark bluish gray (14%) and black (13%).

How many different parts does set 80043 contain?

Set 80043 has 264 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 222 part shapes. Most common part: Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud in black, with 30 copies.

Does LEGO set 80043 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 2 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter with Dark Purple/Dark Pink Eye print.

Is set 80043 mainly a creature build?

Yes. The central subject is the Yellow Tusk Elephant, making the set more creature focused than vehicle focused.