LEGO Sets 2017

457 sets30 themes

The year 2017 brings together 457 LEGO sets across 30 themes, from Star Wars (53 sets) to City (43) and Ninjago (34). The 75192 Millennium Falcon, with 7,541 pieces, sits alongside 46 minifigure characters that appeared this year and an average of 381 pieces per set.

Star Wars, City and Ninjago lead a year of 457 sets

The year 2017 includes 457 sets spread across 30 themes. Star Wars takes first place with 53 sets, followed by City (43), Ninjago (34), DC Super Heroes (33) and Friends (32). LEGO Brand Store (30), Nexo Knights (27), Creator (22), Brickheadz (20), Juniors (18), Seasonal (16) and Duplo (15) complete this leading group.

You will find spaceships, cities, hospitals and knights' castles. Each major theme has its own largest model, from the 41318 Heartlake Hospital in Friends (880 pieces) to the 70357 Knighton Castle in Nexo Knights (1,426 pieces), by way of the 60162 Jungle Air Drop Helicopter in City (1,250 pieces).

From the 75192 Millennium Falcon to sets of 31 pieces

The 75192 Millennium Falcon dominates the year with 7,541 pieces. It is ahead of the 10256 Taj Mahal (5,923 pieces), the 70620 NINJAGO City (4,873 pieces), the 10255 Assembly Square (4,002 pieces) and the 70922 The Joker Manor (3,445 pieces). The 21137 The Mountain Cave, the 10257 Carousel and the 42069 Extreme Adventure also rank among the ten largest, with 2,863, 2,670 and 2,382 pieces.

At the other end of the scale, the 10857 Piston Cup Race, the 271717 Rock Speeder and the 853651 The Batman Movie Accessory Set each have 31 pieces. A 2017 set averages 381 pieces, against 338 in 2016 and 389 across the whole catalogue.

46 minifigure characters and a palette of black and gray

Among the 46 minifigure characters that appeared in 2017 are Henry, Snowgie, Shark Army Thug, Porg, Snow White, Mantis, Parademon, Sally, Shrunken and Ursula. Porg comes from the Star Wars universe, Parademon from DC, and Snow White and Ursula from the Disney classics.

As for colors, Black and Light Bluish Gray each make up 17% of the pieces, ahead of Dark Bluish Gray and White, at 11% each. Red accounts for 5% and Reddish Brown for 4%.

2017 in figures

Number of sets	457
Themes represented	30
Theme with most sets	Star Wars (53 sets)
Total pieces	174,100
Average pieces per set	381
Average in 2016	338
Largest set	75192 Millennium Falcon (7,541 pieces)
Characters debuting this year	46

The largest sets of 2017

Set	Theme	Pieces
75192 Millennium Falcon	Star Wars	7,541
10256 Taj Mahal	Creator	5,923
70620 NINJAGO City	Ninjago	4,873
10255 Assembly Square	Modular Buildings	4,002
70922 The Joker Manor	Super Heroes DC	3,445
21137 The Mountain Cave	Minecraft	2,863

Dominant colors

Color breakdown of the pieces across all sets released in 2017, minifigures included.

Color	Pieces	Share
Black	29,899	17%
Light Bluish Gray	29,507	17%
Dark Bluish Gray	19,856	11%
White	18,888	11%
Red	8,230	4.7%
Reddish Brown	7,150	4.1%
Tan	7,140	4.1%
Blue	6,902	4%

Characters debuting in 2017

Minifigure characters whose very first set is released in 2017, from most to least common.

Star Wars 53 sets

City 43 sets

Ninjago 34 sets

Super Heroes DC 33 sets

Friends 32 sets

LEGO Brand Store 30 sets

Nexo Knights 27 sets

Creator 22 sets

Brickheadz 20 sets

Juniors 18 sets

Seasonal 16 sets

Duplo 15 sets

Super Heroes Marvel 14 sets

Technic 14 sets

Dimensions 11 sets

DC Super Hero Girls 10 sets

Minecraft 9 sets

Disney 8 sets

Elves 8 sets

Speed Champions 8 sets

Classic 6 sets

Architecture 6 sets

Other 5 sets

LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO 3 sets

Educational and Dacta 3 sets

Gear 3 sets

LEGO Exclusive 2 sets

FIRST LEGO League 2 sets

Modular Buildings 1 set

10255 Assembly Square2017 · 4,002 pieces

Promotional 1 set

40256 Create The World2017 · 111 pieces

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of models can be found among the 2017 sets?

The year mixes spaceships like the 75192 Millennium Falcon, landmarks like the 10256 Taj Mahal, manors like the 70922 The Joker Manor, castles like the 70357 Knighton Castle, a fairground ride with the 10257 Carousel and vehicles like the 60162 Jungle Air Drop Helicopter.

Has the average size of sets changed compared with 2016?

A 2017 set averages 381 pieces, against 338 in 2016. This average stays below that of the whole catalogue, which reaches 389 pieces per set.

What do the Brickheadz, Juniors, Seasonal and Duplo themes offer in 2017?

Brickheadz has 20 sets, including the 41498 Boba Fett & Han Solo in Carbonite (329 pieces). Juniors brings together 18, with the 10745 Florida 500 Race Final (266 pieces) as its largest model. Seasonal has 16 and Duplo 15.

Which colors dominate the pieces in 2017 sets?

Black and Light Bluish Gray lead with 17% of the pieces each. Next come Dark Bluish Gray and White at 11%, then Red at 5% and Reddish Brown at 4%.

What is the largest LEGO set released in 2017?

It is 75192 Millennium Falcon, from the Star Wars theme: 7,541 pieces.

Which theme has the most sets in 2017?

Star Wars: 53 sets, more than any other theme that year.