LEGO Sets 2022

483 sets38 themes

In 2022, 483 LEGO sets are released across 38 themes, led by City, Friends and Star Wars. They average 568 pieces, from 31 pieces for the smallest to 10,001 pieces for the 10307 Eiffel Tower, and the Avatar theme makes its debut.

483 sets across 38 themes

2022 brings together 483 LEGO sets across 38 themes. City leads with 49 sets, ahead of Friends (34), Star Wars (33), Marvel Super Heroes (28), Creator (27) and DOTS (26). Seasonal has 25, Ninjago 23, Promotional 18, and Disney, Jurassic World and Super Mario 17 each.

The Avatar theme makes its debut, with Jake Sully among the 38 minifigure characters that appear this year. You also meet Cobra Mechanic, Rogue, Boa Destructor, P.I.X.A.L. and Vengestone Warrior.

Sets bigger than average

A 2022 set has 568 pieces on average, compared with 508 in 2021 and 389 across the whole catalog. The top is the 10307 Eiffel Tower with 10,001 pieces, ahead of 75331 The Razor Crest (6,187 pieces), the ship from The Mandalorian series.

Other large models include the castle 10305 Lion Knights' Castle (4,515 pieces), the car 42143 Ferrari Daytona SP3 (3,778 pieces) and the roller coaster 10303 Loop Coaster (3,756 pieces). At the other end, 11964 Submarine, 122220 Owen with Airboat and 912287 Mandalorian Starfighter have 31 pieces each.

Black dominates, every theme has its big model

As for colors, Black makes up 16% of the pieces, ahead of Light Bluish Gray (12%), White and Dark Bluish Gray (10% each), then Red and Tan (5% each).

Each major theme has its imposing model: 76210 Hulkbuster with 4,049 pieces in Marvel Super Heroes, 41704 Main Street Building with 1,682 pieces in Friends, 10308 Holiday Main Street with 1,516 pieces in Seasonal and 71767 Ninja Dojo Temple with 1,396 pieces in Ninjago.

2022 in figures

Number of sets	483
Themes represented	38
Theme with most sets	City (49 sets)
Total pieces	274,172
Average pieces per set	568
Average in 2021	508
Largest set	10307 Eiffel Tower (10,001 pieces)
Themes launched this year	1
Characters debuting this year	38

The largest sets of 2022

Set	Theme	Pieces
10307 Eiffel Tower	Icons	10,001
75331 The Razor Crest	Star Wars	6,187
10299 Real Madrid : Santiago Bernabéu Stadium	Icons	5,876
76405 Hogwarts Express - Collectors' Edition	Harry Potter	5,139
10305 Lion Knights' Castle	Icons	4,515
31205 Jim Lee Batman Collection	LEGO Art	4,167

Dominant colors

Color breakdown of the pieces across all sets released in 2022, minifigures included.

Color	Pieces	Share
Black	43,746	16%
Light Bluish Gray	31,754	12%
White	28,368	10%
Dark Bluish Gray	27,135	9.9%
Red	14,128	5.2%
Tan	13,539	4.9%
Reddish Brown	10,988	4%
Blue	8,643	3.2%

Themes launched in 2022

These themes have their first sets released in 2022: Avatar.

Characters debuting in 2022

Minifigure characters whose very first set is released in 2022, from most to least common.

City 49 sets

Friends 34 sets

Star Wars 33 sets

Super Heroes Marvel 28 sets

Creator 27 sets

DOTS 26 sets

Seasonal 25 sets

Ninjago 23 sets

Promotional 18 sets

Disney 17 sets

Jurassic World 17 sets

Super Mario 17 sets

Brickheadz 17 sets

Minecraft 16 sets

Technic 15 sets

Harry Potter 14 sets

Duplo 12 sets

Icons 11 sets

Monkie Kid 11 sets

LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO 9 sets

Speed Champions 8 sets

Classic 7 sets

LEGO Brand Store 6 sets

Books 5 sets

BrickLink Designer Program 5 sets

Super Heroes DC 4 sets

LEGO Art 4 sets

Avatar 4 sets

Botanicals 3 sets

LEGO Exclusive 3 sets

FIRST LEGO League 3 sets

Chinese Traditional Festivals 3 sets

Educational and Dacta 2 sets

Architecture 2 sets

Brick Sketches 2 sets

Modular Buildings 1 set

3D10297 Boutique Hotel2022 · 3,068 pieces

Legoland Parks 1 set

40556 Mythica2022 · 520 pieces

Other 1 set

40574 Lego Brand Store2022 · 541 pieces

Frequently asked questions

What types of models are among the biggest sets of 2022?

The biggest sets of the year mix landmarks, vehicles, buildings and attractions. They include the 10307 Eiffel Tower, the car 42143 Ferrari Daytona SP3, the castle 10305 Lion Knights' Castle, the stadium 10299 Real Madrid : Santiago Bernabéu Stadium and the roller coaster 10303 Loop Coaster.

Has set size changed compared with 2021?

Yes, a 2022 set has 568 pieces on average, compared with 508 in 2021. Both years are above the average of the whole catalog, which is 389 pieces per set.

Which minifigure characters appear in 2022?

38 minifigure characters appear this year. They include Cobra Mechanic, Rogue, Boa Destructor, Rumble / Savage, P.I.X.A.L., Vengestone Warrior, Elijah and Jake Sully, from the new Avatar theme.

What are the dominant piece colors in 2022?

Black leads with 16% of the pieces, followed by Light Bluish Gray (12%), White and Dark Bluish Gray (10% each). Red and Tan account for 5% each.

What is the largest LEGO set released in 2022?

It is 10307 Eiffel Tower, from the Icons theme: 10,001 pieces.

Which theme has the most sets in 2022?

City: 49 sets, more than any other theme that year.

Which LEGO themes are launched in 2022?

The first sets of these themes are released in 2022: Avatar.