LEGO Atlantis 8056 Monster Crab Clash

Specifications
| Set number | 8056 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2010 |
| Piece count | 69 |
| Minifigures | 1 |
| Theme | Atlantis |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 8056 Monster Crab Clash, released in 2010 as part of the Atlantis line, has 69 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 30 different lots, across 10 colors.
Inventory of set 8056
The inventory of set 8056 lists 69 pieces, spare parts excluded: 30 different lots (one shape in one color) for 29 part shapes. The box also contains 2 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 8056
Main color: black, making up 54% of the parts, followed by orange (14%) and dark bluish gray (8.7%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 37 | 54% | |
| Orange | 10 | 14% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 6 | 8.7% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 6 | 8.7% | |
| Red | 2 | 2.9% | |
| Pearl Light Gray | 2 | 2.9% | |
| Lime | 2 | 2.9% | |
| Trans-Orange | 1 | 1.4% | |
| Yellow | 1 | 1.4% | |
| Trans-Bright Green | 1 | 1.4% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinges, Arms and Turntables | 20 | 29% | |
| Animal / Creature Body Parts | 12 | 17% | |
| Plates Special | 6 | 8.7% | |
| Plates | 5 | 7.2% | |
| Technic Bricks | 4 | 5.8% | |
| Bricks Wedged | 4 | 5.8% |
Most common parts in set 8056
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Hinge Cylinder 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger and Axle Hole On Ends 30552 | Black | 6 |
| Hinge Cylinder 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Click Fingers and Axle Hole, 9 Teeth 30553 | Black | 6 |
| Hinge Cylinder 1 x 3 Locking with 1 Finger and 2 Fingers On Ends, with Hole, 9 Teeth 30554b | Black | 6 |
| Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Small 53451 | Orange | 6 |
| Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Medium 87747 | Black | 6 |
| Technic Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 [+ Opening] and Bottom Pin 32064a | Black | 4 |
| Plate 2 x 4 3020 | Dark Bluish Gray | 2 |
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | Orange | 2 |
| Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062 | Red | 2 |
| Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip] 4085c | Light Bluish Gray | 2 |
21 of the 29 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 8056
One part shape in set 8056 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 8056-1 88542 |
Rebuilding set 8056 from another set
Share of the parts of set 8056 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8076 Deep Sea Striker | 33% | 261 | 2010 |
| 8112 Battle Arachnoid | 28% | 131 | 2008 |
| 7772 Lobster Strike | 26% | 224 | 2007 |
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 8056 within its line
With 69 pieces, set 8056 ranks #15 out of 21 Atlantis sets in our database, which have an average of 252 parts. Among the 227 sets released in 2010, it ranks #173. That is less than half the average Atlantis set size.
Included minifigures
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 8056 Monster Crab Clash have?
LEGO set 8056 Monster Crab Clash has 69 pieces. It was released in 2010 as part of the Atlantis theme.
What year was LEGO set 8056 released?
Set 8056 Monster Crab Clash was released in 2010 and belongs to the Atlantis theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 8056?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 8056 Monster Crab Clash: 1. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 8056?
The instructions for LEGO set 8056 Monster Crab Clash can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 8056.
What is the main color of LEGO set 8056?
Black, with 37 out of 69 pieces, or 54%. Next come orange (14%) and dark bluish gray (8.7%).
How many different parts does set 8056 contain?
Set 8056 has 30 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 29 part shapes. Most common part: Hinge Cylinder 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger and Axle Hole On Ends in black, with 6 copies.
Does LEGO set 8056 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 8056-1.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 8056?
Set 8076 Deep Sea Striker, released in 2010: it supplies 33%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
Sets from the same theme
8057 Wreck Raider2010 · 65 pieces
20013 Mini Neptune Carrier2010 · 63 pieces
30041 Piranha2010 · 45 pieces
30040 Octopus2010 · 42 pieces
30042 Mini Sub2010 · 37 pieces
8059 Seabed Scavenger2010 · 120 pieces
8058 Guardian of the Deep2010 · 145 pieces
8060 Typhoon Turbo Sub2010 · 198 pieces
Sets from the same year
8079 Shadow Snapper2010 · 245 pieces
8076 Deep Sea Striker2010 · 261 pieces
8061 Gateway of the Squid2010 · 356 pieces
8080 Undersea Explorer2010 · 364 pieces
8077 Atlantis Exploration HQ2010 · 475 pieces
8075 Neptune Carrier2010 · 479 pieces
8078 Portal of Atlantis2010 · 1,008 pieces
3D20014 4 x 4 Dynamo2010 · 69 pieces

