How many pieces does the LEGO Shanghai Surprise (3050-1) have?

The LEGO Shanghai Surprise set (3050-1) contains 108 pieces. It was released in 1999 as part of the LEGO Ninja theme.

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What theme is the LEGO Shanghai Surprise from?

The LEGO Shanghai Surprise (3050-1) belongs to the LEGO Ninja theme. You can browse all Ninja sets on BrickMissing to find more sets from this theme.

Shanghai Surprise

🏷️ 3050-1•🎨 Ninja•📅 1999•🧱 108 parts•Easy

Shanghai Surprise (3050-1) is a LEGO Ninja from 1999. This page uses the available set and theme data until a fuller product description is available.

Parts Inventory

🧱 108 parts

Part	Color	Qty
Flag 3 x 6 with Black Dragon in Gold Circle Print 22185	Unknown	2×
Brick 2 x 6 2456	Dark Gray	1×
Equipment Oar / Paddle 2542	Brown	4×
Weapon Gun / Flintlock / Musket (Pirate) 2561	Black	1×
Weapon Gun / Pistol Flintlock 2562	Brown	1×
Wedge Plate 7 x 6 Boat Bow without Stud Notches 2625	Black	1×
Wedge Sloped Inverted 6 x 6 x 1 Boat Bow 2626	Tan	1×
Brick 2 x 4 3001	Tan	6×
Brick 2 x 3 3002	Black	1×
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Black	4×

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Wedge Plate 7 x 6 Boat Bow without Stud Notches	2625	Black	1×
Wedge Sloped Inverted 6 x 6 x 1 Boat Bow	2626	Tan	1×
Brick 2 x 4	3001	Tan	6×
Brick 2 x 3	3002	Black	1×
Brick 1 x 2	3004	Black	4×
Brick 1 x 8	3008	Tan	4×
Brick Arch 1 x 5 x 4 Inverted	30099	Black	2×
Brick 1 x 4	3010	Dark Gray	2×
Chain 17L [21 Links]	30104	Dark Gray	1×
Brick Special 1 x 4 Palisade [aka Log]	30137	Brown	4×
Brick Special 1 x 4 Palisade [aka Log]	30137	Black	1×
Box / Crate with Handholds 3 x 4 x 1 2/3	30150	Brown	1×
Rock 1 x 1 Jewel / Gem 24 Facet	30153	Trans-Red	1×
Rock 1 x 1 Jewel / Gem 24 Facet	30153	Trans-Light Blue	1×
Rock 1 x 1 Jewel / Gem 24 Facet	30153	Trans-Neon Green	1×
Weapon Sword / Katana [Octagonal Guard]	30173a	Black	2×
Weapon Sword / Katana [Octagonal Guard]	30173a	Light Gray	1×
Plate 2 x 3	3021	Tan	1×
Plate 2 x 2	3022	Black	1×
Plate 4 x 6	3032	Black	1×
Slope 45° 2 x 3	3038	Black	2×
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud	3062b	Black	7×
Slope 33° 3 x 2	3298	Black	1×
Brick Arch 1 x 6	3455	Black	4×
Plate 6 x 14	3456	Black	1×
Plate 1 x 8	3460	Dark Gray	4×
Fence Lattice 1 x 4 x 1	3633	Black	1×
Plate 1 x 6	3666	Black	1×
Plate 1 x 4	3710	Black	1×
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)	3794a	Brown	1×
Weapon Lance	3849	Black	2×
Weapon Gun / Torch (Space) [with Grooves]	3959	Black	2×
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight	4070	Black	2×
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Ladder	4175	Black	1×
Slope 33° 3 x 1	4286	Black	4×
Weapon Pike / Spear Round End	4497	Pearl Dark Gray	2×
Cone 1 x 1 [No Top Groove]	4589	Trans-Yellow	2×
Brick Special 1 x 1 Studs on 4 Sides	4733	Black	1×
Treasure Chest Bottom with Rear Slots, with Groove	4738b	Brown	1×
Treasure Chest Lid [Thick Hinge]	4739a	Brown	1×
Slope Inverted 45° 4 x 2 Double	4871	Tan	1×
Money / Coin with "10" Sans-serif Type	57503	Chrome Gold	1×
Money / Coin with "20" Sans-serif Type	57504	Chrome Gold	1×
Money / Coin with "30" Sans-serif Type	57505	Chrome Gold	1×
Money / Coin with "40" Sans-serif Type	57506	Chrome Gold	1×
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove	6636	Black	2×

Build DNA

Parts inventory insights for Shanghai Surprise

108 pieces puts this build -56% against the average Ninja set and -44% against the average 1999 release.

LEGONINJA

Vs average Ninja set

-56%-136 parts

This set108

Average set244

Average Ninja set: 244 pieces across 10 other sets.

Vs average 1999 set

-44%-84 parts

This set108

Average set192

Average 1999 set: 192 pieces across 144 other sets.

Color profile

11different colors

Dominant color

Black

Black46x

49%

Brown13x

14%

Tan13x

14%

Dark Gray8x

Unique parts

2 pieces per unique type

Repeat factor

Average pieces per unique type.

Most used part

Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud

Results are based on official LEGO part inventories. Accuracy improves as you confirm set completeness.

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Build Insights🧩48unique parts🎨11different colors📊9.8avg. parts per color🏆7×Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud

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