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The LEGO Emperor's Stronghold set (3053-1) contains 335 pieces. It was released in 1999 as part of the LEGO Ninja theme.

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Emperor's Stronghold

🏷️ 3053-1•🎨 Ninja•📅 1999•🧱 335 parts•Intermediate

Emperor's Stronghold (3053-1) is a LEGO Ninja from 1999. This page uses the available set and theme data until a fuller product description is available.

Parts Inventory

🧱 335 parts

Part	Color	Qty
Flag 3 x 6 with Black Dragon in Gold Circle Print 22185	Unknown	2×
Flag 2 x 2 Square [Thin Clips] with Black Dragon Print 2335pr0026	Black	2×
Equipment Control Panel 2342	Black	2×
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove 2431	Black	2×
Brick 1 x 1 x 5 with Blocked Open or Hollow Stud 2453a	Tan	2×
Brick 1 x 2 x 5 with Blocked Open Studs and Bottom Stud Holder with Asymmetric Ridges 2454a	Tan	4×
Brick 1 x 16 2465	Tan	3×
Barrel 2 x 2 x 2 2489	Brown	1×
Animal / Creature Accessory, Horse Barding with Gold and Blue Print 2490pr0012	Black	1×
Launcher Base, Weapon Cannon Base 2 x 4 2527	Brown	1×

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Brick 1 x 2 x 5 with Blocked Open Studs and Bottom Stud Holder with Asymmetric Ridges	2454a	Tan	4×
Brick 1 x 16	2465	Tan	3×
Barrel 2 x 2 x 2	2489	Brown	1×
Animal / Creature Accessory, Horse Barding with Gold and Blue Print	2490pr0012	Black	1×
Launcher Base, Weapon Cannon Base 2 x 4	2527	Brown	1×
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends]	2540	Black	2×
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip and Straight Tips	2555	Black	4×
Hinge Train Gate 2 x 4	2873	Black	2×
Brick 1 x 2	3004	White	1×
Brick 1 x 2	3004	Tan	18×
Plate Special 6 x 8 Trap Door Frame Horizontal	30041	Dark Gray	1×
Plate Special 4 x 6 x 2/3 with Trap Door Hinge	30042	Black	1×
Brick 1 x 1	3005	Black	2×
Fence Spindled 1 x 4 x 2 [2 Top Studs]	30055	Dark Gray	4×
Brick 1 x 8	3008	Black	2×
Brick 1 x 6	3009	Tan	7×
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log]	30136	Black	15×
Brick Special 1 x 4 Palisade [aka Log]	30137	Tan	7×
Brick Special 1 x 4 Palisade [aka Log]	30137	Black	6×
Panel 2 x 6 x 6 Log Wall [Palisade]	30140	Black	2×
Rock 1 x 1 Jewel / Gem 24 Facet	30153	Trans-Neon Green	1×
Panel 4 x 6 x 6 Sloped with Multicolored Rock Print	30156pr0004	Dark Gray	2×
Weapon Sword / Katana [Octagonal Guard]	30173a	Black	2×
Weapon Sword / Katana [Octagonal Guard]	30173a	Light Gray	2×
Tool Grappling Hook	30192	Dark Gray	2×
Plate 2 x 2	3022	Black	2×
Door 1 x 5 x 7 1/2 Stockade	30223	Brown	2×
Equipment Zip Line Handle	30229	Dark Gray	1×
Plate 1 x 2	3023	White	1×
Plate 1 x 2	3023	Dark Gray	12×
Plate 2 x 8	3034	Black	1×
Plate 6 x 8	3036	Black	1×
Slope 45° 2 x 3	3038	Black	4×
Slope 45? 2 x 2	3039	Black	2×
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin	3040b	Black	2×
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud	3062b	Black	14×
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud	3062b	Tan	12×
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove	3068b	Red	1×
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove	3068b	Black	2×
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove	3069b	Black	3×
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove	3069b	Red	1×
Slope 33° 3 x 4	3297	Black	5×
Slope 33° 3 x 2	3298	Black	10×
Plate 6 x 14	3456	Black	1×
Brick Special 1 x 1 x 2 with Shutter Holder	3581	Black	2×
Brick 1 x 3	3622	Tan	14×
Plate 1 x 3	3623	Dark Gray	6×
Plate 1 x 3	3623	Tan	4×
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes]	3660	Dark Gray	2×
Plate 1 x 6	3666	Black	2×
Slope 33° 3 x 3 Double Convex	3675	Black	2×
Slope 75° 2 x 2 x 3 [Hollow Studs]	3684	Black	2×
Technic Brick 1 x 16 [15 Pin Holes]	3703	Black	1×
Plate 1 x 4	3710	Black	6×
Plate 2 x 6	3795	Black	3×
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handles [Flat Ends / Low Attachment]	3839b	Black	3×
Weapon Lance	3849	Brown	1×
Weapon Lance	3849	Black	1×
Baseplate 16 x 32	3857	Brown	1×
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole	3941	Brown	2×
Cone 2 x 2 x 2, Open Stud	3942c	Black	2×
Plate 6 x 6	3958	Black	1×
Weapon Gun / Torch (Space) [with Grooves]	3959	Black	2×
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight	4070	Dark Gray	16×
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Light, Bar Hole [Thick Ring]	4081b	Black	4×
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Ladder	4175	Black	7×
Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [Hollow Studs]	4215b	Black	4×
Slope 33° 3 x 1	4286	Black	10×
Hinge Vehicle Roof Holder 1 x 4	4315	Black	2×
Animal, Horse, Movable Head, Black Eyes, White Pupils, Brown Bridle Print	4493c01pr0011	White	1×
Weapon Pike / Spear Round End	4497	Black	1×
Weapon Pike / Spear Round End	4497	Pearl Dark Gray	1×
Cone 1 x 1 [No Top Groove]	4589	Trans-Yellow	2×
Brick Special 1 x 1 Studs on 4 Sides	4733	Black	2×
Treasure Chest Bottom with Rear Slots, with Groove	4738b	Brown	1×
Treasure Chest Lid [Thick Hinge]	4739a	Brown	1×
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar]	4740	Black	4×
Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [Square Corners]	4865a	Black	5×
Headwear Accessory Horn to Clip to Helmet (Samurai)	529	Chrome Gold	2×
String Cord Thin (0.5mm) 28cm	56823c28	Black	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×
Rock Panel Triangular 3 x 8 x 7 (aka LURP)	6083	Dark Gray	2×
Creature Body Part, Dragon Wing	6133	Trans-Neon Orange	2×
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud	6141	Trans-Neon Orange	6×
Technic Axle 3 with Stud	6587	Dark Gray	1×
Launcher, Weapon Cannon Shooting	84943	Dark Gray	1×

Build DNA

Parts inventory insights for Emperor's Stronghold

335 pieces puts this build +51% against the average Ninja set and +75% against the average 1999 release.

LEGONINJA

Vs average Ninja set

+51%+113 parts

This set335

Average set222

Average Ninja set: 222 pieces across 10 other sets.

Vs average 1999 set

+75%+144 parts

This set335

Average set191

Average 1999 set: 191 pieces across 144 other sets.

Color profile

12different colors

Dominant color

Black

Black159x

50%

Tan71x

22%

Dark Gray50x

16%

Brown10x

Unique parts

3.8 pieces per unique type

Repeat factor

Average pieces per unique type.

Most used part

Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud

26x

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

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Build Insights🧩84unique parts🎨12different colors📊27.9avg. parts per color🏆26×Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud

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