LEGO Sets 2013: Every Set Released in 2013

In 2013, LEGO releases 356 sets across 37 themes, from Legends of Chima to City, Star Wars, Friends and Creator. The sets average 295 pieces, and the year brings 67 minifigure characters, along with new themes such as Minecraft and The Lone Ranger.

356 sets and 37 themes: Legends of Chima in the lead

The year 2013 has 356 sets across 37 themes. Legends of Chima leads with 41 sets, ahead of City (35), Star Wars (31), Friends (27), then Creator and Seasonal (21 each). Next come Educational and Dacta (19), Duplo (18), Hero Factory (15), Technic (12), The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings (11) and LEGO Brand Store (10).

The first sets of Legends of Chima, The Lone Ranger, Minecraft and Juniors come out this year, opening the range up to animal fantasy, the western and video games.

Monumental models and 30-piece sets

The largest set is 10234 Sydney Opera House, with 2,989 pieces. It is ahead of 2000430 Identity and Landscape Kit (2,854 pieces), 42009 Mobile Crane MK II (2,607 pieces) and 10237 The Tower of Orthanc (2,361 pieces), taken from The Lord of the Rings. 10236 Ewok Village, from the Star Wars universe, reaches 1,990 pieces.

Each major theme has its own largest model: 70010 The Lion CHI Temple (1,259 pieces) for Legends of Chima, 60026 Town Square (918 pieces) for City, 41015 Dolphin Cruiser (631 pieces) for Friends and 10557 Giant Tower (200 pieces) for Duplo. At the other end, 30253 Leonidas' Jungle Dragster and 40200 BMW Racer have just 30 pieces. The average for the year is 295 pieces per set, compared with 285 in 2012 and 389 for the whole catalog.

67 new characters and a palette led by black

In total, 67 minifigure characters appear in 2013, among them Nova, Venom, Superman, Nick Fury and Foot Soldier. Cragger, Laval, Eris, Gorzan and Worriz come from Legends of Chima. As for colors, Black dominates the pieces with 19%, ahead of Light Bluish Gray (14%), Dark Bluish Gray and White (10% each), Red (6%) and Blue (5%).

2013 in figures

Number of sets	356
Themes represented	37
Theme with most sets	Legends of Chima (41 sets)
Total pieces	104,866
Average pieces per set	295
Average in 2012	285
Largest set	10234 Sydney Opera House (2,989 pieces)
Themes launched this year	4
Characters debuting this year	67

The largest sets of 2013

Set	Theme	Pieces
10234 Sydney Opera House	Creator	2,989
2000430 Identity and Landscape Kit	Educational and Dacta	2,854
42009 Mobile Crane MK II	Technic	2,607
2000431 Connections Kit	Educational and Dacta	2,448
10237 The Tower of Orthanc	The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings	2,361
10232 Palace Cinema	Modular Buildings	2,194

Dominant colors

Color breakdown of the pieces across all sets released in 2013, minifigures included.

Color	Pieces	Share
Black	19,849	19%
Light Bluish Gray	14,913	14%
Dark Bluish Gray	10,810	10%
White	10,663	10%
Red	6,543	6.3%
Blue	4,717	4.5%
Reddish Brown	4,641	4.4%
Tan	4,427	4.2%

Themes launched in 2013

These themes have their first sets released in 2013: Legends of Chima, The Lone Ranger, Minecraft and Juniors.

Characters debuting in 2013

Minifigure characters whose very first set is released in 2013, from most to least common.

Legends of Chima 41 sets

City 35 sets

Star Wars 31 sets

Friends 27 sets

Creator 21 sets

Seasonal 21 sets

Educational and Dacta 19 sets

Duplo 18 sets

Hero Factory 15 sets

Technic 12 sets

The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings 11 sets

LEGO Brand Store 10 sets

Space 10 sets

Gear 9 sets

Make & Create 8 sets

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 7 sets

Ninjago 7 sets

Super Heroes DC 6 sets

The Lone Ranger 6 sets

Castle 5 sets

Super Heroes Marvel 5 sets

FIRST LEGO League 4 sets

Architecture 4 sets

Games 4 sets

LEGO Exclusive 3 sets

Minecraft 2 sets

Promotional 2 sets

Legoland Parks 2 sets

Books 2 sets

Other 2 sets

Modular Buildings 1 set

10232 Palace Cinema2013 · 2,194 pieces

Juniors 1 set

10660 Pink Suitcase2013 · 157 pieces

Master Builder Academy 1 set

20215 Invention Designer (Kits 10 - 12)2013 · 678 pieces

LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO 1 set

21103 The DeLorean Time Machine2013 · 401 pieces

Mindstorms 1 set

31313 Mindstorms EV32013 · 601 pieces

Service Packs 1 set

5003221 Lamp Covers2013 · 30 pieces

Pirates 1 set

850839 Classic Pirate Set2013 · 43 pieces

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of models are found among the 2013 sets?

The year mixes landmarks such as 10234 Sydney Opera House, cinemas such as 10232 Palace Cinema, Technic machines such as 42009 Mobile Crane MK II and film settings such as 10236 Ewok Village. There are also seasonal sets, including 10235 Winter Village Market, and boats such as 41015 Dolphin Cruiser.

Are the 2013 sets bigger than those of other years?

They average 295 pieces, slightly more than the 285 pieces of 2012. That average stays below the one for the whole catalog, which reaches 389 pieces per set.

Which colors are the most common in the 2013 sets?

Black comes first with 19% of the pieces. It is followed by Light Bluish Gray (14%), then Dark Bluish Gray and White (10% each), Red (6%) and Blue (5%).

What are the smallest sets released in 2013?

Several sets have just 30 pieces: 30253 Leonidas' Jungle Dragster, 40200 BMW Racer, 5003207 1x4 Gray Technic Bricks, 5003208 1x6 Gray Technic Bricks and 5003221 Lamp Covers.

What is the largest LEGO set released in 2013?

It is 10234 Sydney Opera House, from the Creator theme: 2,989 pieces.

Which theme has the most sets in 2013?

Legends of Chima: 41 sets, more than any other theme that year.

Which LEGO themes are launched in 2013?

The first sets of these themes are released in 2013: Legends of Chima, The Lone Ranger, Minecraft and Juniors.