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The LEGO BB-8 set (40431-1) contains 171 pieces. It was released in 2020 as part of the LEGO Brick Sketches theme.

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BB-8

🏷️ 40431-1•🎨 Brick Sketches•📅 2020•🧱 171 parts•Easy

LEGO Brick Sketches 40431-1 BB-8 is designed as a Star Wars display model around BB-8. The set is about the shape, silhouette and screen recognition of the ship or object, with a stand and presentation details giving it a clear display purpose. It suits fans who want a recognisable Star Wars vehicle or icon on show.

Parts Inventory

🧱 171 parts

Part	Color	Qty
Plate 3 x 3 11212	Dark Bluish Gray	2×
Plate Round 6 x 6 with Hole 11213	White	1×
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] 11477	White	8×
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] 11477	Orange	4×
Plate Round 4 x 4 with 2 x 2 Round Opening 11833	Light Bluish Gray	1×
Tile 2 x 2 Corner 14719	White	1×
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder 14769	Black	1×
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder 14769	White	1×
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) 15573	White	4×
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) 15573	Dark Bluish Gray	1×

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Tile 2 x 2 Corner	14719	White	1×
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder	14769	Black	1×
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder	14769	White	1×
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper)	15573	White	4×
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper)	15573	Dark Bluish Gray	1×
Technic Axle 11	23948	Light Bluish Gray	2×
Slope Curved 2 x 1 Inverted	24201	White	2×
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove	2431	Orange	1×
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove	2431	White	1×
Wedge Plate 3 x 3 Cut Corner	2450	White	4×
Brick 1 x 16	2465	White	2×
Brick Round 1 x 1 diameter Tube with 90 Degree Elbow (2 x 2 x 1) and Axle Holes (Crossholes) at each end	25214	White	2×
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud]	2654	White	4×
Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Cut Corner	26601	White	2×
Tile 2 x 3	26603	Light Bluish Gray	2×
Tile 4 x 4 Curved, Macaroni	27507	Orange	4×
Lever Small Base with Light Bluish Gray Lever	298c05	Light Bluish Gray	1×
Brick 2 x 4	3001	Dark Bluish Gray	4×
Brick 2 x 3	3002	Yellow	3×
Plate 2 x 4	3020	Orange	4×
Plate 2 x 3	3021	Black	3×
Plate 1 x 2	3023	White	9×
Plate 1 x 2	3023	Dark Bluish Gray	2×
Plate 1 x 2	3023	Orange	4×
Plate 1 x 1	3024	White	4×
Plate 4 x 12	3029	White	4×
Plate 2 x 8	3034	Dark Bluish Gray	3×
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud	3062b	Light Bluish Gray	4×
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove	3068b	Dark Bluish Gray	2×
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove	3069b	Light Bluish Gray	1×
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove	3069b	Orange	1×
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove	3070b	White	1×
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove	3070b	Orange	1×
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove	3070b	Dark Bluish Gray	1×
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove	3070b	Trans-Light Blue	1×
Plate Special 3 x 2 with Rounded End, Hole	3176	White	1×
Technic Axle 2 Notched	32062	Red	1×
Brick Special 1 x 1 x 1 2/3 with Studs on 1 Side	32952	White	2×
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Only 2 studs	33909	White	15×
Plate 1 x 8	3460	Light Bluish Gray	1×
Plate 1 x 3	3623	White	2×
Plate 1 x 6	3666	White	2×
Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 1 Inverted	36840	White	2×
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole]	3700	White	1×
Plate 1 x 4	3710	Light Bluish Gray	1×
Plate 1 x 4	3710	White	1×
Bracket 2 x 2 with 1 x 2 Vertical Studs	41682	White	1×
Plate Special 1 x 4 with 2 Studs with Groove [New Underside]	41740	Black	2×
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Groove	4216	White	2×
Technic Pin 1/2	4274	Light Bluish Gray	1×
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Right	43722	Dark Bluish Gray	2×
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger On End, without Groove	44301b	White	2×
Plate 1 x 10	4477	White	2×
Slope Curved 3 x 1 No Studs	50950	Light Bluish Gray	2×
Wedge Plate 2 x 4	51739	Orange	2×
Hinge Cylinder 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Click Fingers and Axle Hole, 7 Teeth	57360	White	2×
Brick 1 x 10	6111	White	1×
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud	6141	White	6×
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud	6141	Light Bluish Gray	6×
Tile 1 x 3	63864	Dark Bluish Gray	2×
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud	85861	Black	1×
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove	87079	Dark Bluish Gray	4×
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper)	87580	Dark Bluish Gray	1×

Build DNA

Parts inventory insights for BB-8

171 pieces puts this build +8% against the average Brick Sketches set and -62% against the average 2020 release.

LEGOBRICK SKETCHES

Vs average Brick Sketches set

+8%+13 parts

This set171

Average set158

Average Brick Sketches set: 158 pieces across 7 other sets.

Vs average 2020 set

-62%-278 parts

This set171

Average set449

Average 2020 set: 449 pieces across 450 other sets.

Color profile

9different colors

Dominant color

White

White92x

54%

Dark Bluish Gray24x

14%

Light Bluish Gray22x

13%

Orange21x

12%

Unique parts

3.1 pieces per unique type

Repeat factor

Average pieces per unique type.

Most used part

Plate 1 x 2

15x

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

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Build Insights🧩56unique parts🎨9different colors📊19avg. parts per color🏆15×Plate 1 x 2

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