How many pieces does Bricks and Gears 10712 include?

The set contains 244 pieces across 94 unique elements.

Does the set come with instructions for one fixed model?

No, it is designed for open building and offers ideas rather than a single fixed model.

Are there any minifigures in the set?

No, the set focuses on bricks, wheels and gears for open building.

Classic

Bricks and Gears

Bricks and Gears belongs to the LEGO® Classic range and mixes standard bricks with simple mechanical parts such as gears and wheels. The set contains 244 pieces without a single fixed model to follow.

Set number: 10712
Year: 2018
Pieces: 244
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Classic
Different parts: 94

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 94

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (4)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Description

Built for open-ended play

Unlike a themed set with one intended model, this Classic box leans on open building: a mix of basic bricks, plates, wheels and gears that can turn into a vehicle, a small machine or whatever a builder comes up with. The included instructions offer building ideas rather than a strict step-by-step sequence for a single result. That makes the set particularly suited to children who enjoy experimenting rather than following a fixed plan through to a predetermined finish. That openness means the set can serve as a starting point for new ideas again and again, long after the first build.

Gears as the standout element

At the centre of the set are simple gears in a few sizes that mesh together, giving a hands-on introduction to how rotation transfers from one gear to another. Paired with ordinary wheels, they suit early moving builds such as small vehicles or spinning constructions. These mechanical parts set the set apart from a plain box of bricks, while staying well short of the complexity found in a full Technic set.

Colours and what is inside

The 244 pieces are spread across 94 unique elements in a neutral palette of white, black, light bluish grey and dark bluish grey, which pairs easily with other Classic sets or with brighter bricks from elsewhere in a collection. That restrained colour choice makes the set a solid addition to an existing basic collection, especially for builders who already have plenty of colourful bricks but few mechanical parts.

Using the parts list for your own builds

The full parts list on this page shows exactly how many gears, wheels, plates and basic bricks are included, which helps gauge what kind of build the set can support, from a simple powered vehicle to a model with spinning parts. Builders who already own other Classic sets can check the list to see which elements complement what they have, making it easier to plan a larger mixed building session.

FAQ

How many pieces does Bricks and Gears 10712 include?: The set contains 244 pieces across 94 unique elements.
Does the set come with instructions for one fixed model?: No, it is designed for open building and offers ideas rather than a single fixed model.
Are there any minifigures in the set?: No, the set focuses on bricks, wheels and gears for open building.