What colours are used most in set 4000040?

Red leads, followed by tan, black and light bluish grey, according to the catalogue data.

How many pieces does the fire engine have?

It has 1,056 pieces across 205 unique parts.

When was the set released?

It is listed as a LEGO® exclusive from 2023.

LEGO Exclusive

LEGO Fire Engine

Set 4000040 is a large brick-built fire engine, listed in the catalogue as a 2023 exclusive. It uses 1,056 pieces and has no minifigures.

Set number: 4000040
Year: 2023
Pieces: 1,056
Minifigures: 0
Theme: LEGO Exclusive
Different parts: 205

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 205

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Description

A classic subject at a larger scale

Fire engines have been a favourite subject for brick builders for decades, usually as compact vehicles for play sets. At 1,056 pieces, this one is on a different scale. Without any minifigures in the box, the focus lies entirely on the vehicle, which suggests a model aimed at display rather than everyday play. It will sit comfortably alongside other large cars and trucks in a collection, and it gives fire service enthusiasts a centrepiece that stands apart from the usual city-scale engines.

Red, tan and a neutral base

According to the catalogue data, red is the leading colour, followed by tan, black and light bluish grey. Red is expected on a fire engine; tan is the more surprising entry and gives the palette a warmer, less clinical feel than the familiar red, white and grey combination. For builders who reuse their parts, both are worth having: red for vehicles of all kinds, tan for buildings, interiors and landscapes. Black and grey round out the mix with pieces that fit into practically any project.

Inventory and build

The 205 unique parts give the model a balanced mix of repeated elements and detail pieces. Expect longer stretches where the chassis and bodywork take shape, broken up by smaller, more intricate steps. If you are buying a used copy, the complete parts list on this page is the quickest way to confirm that everything is there, with every element shown by colour and quantity. It is also handy for tracking down replacements for any missing pieces before you start building.

Where the parts can go next

Exclusive sets are often kept intact, but they do not have to be. What can I build? on this page compares the inventory of 4000040 with other sets and shows which of them you could rebuild fully or partly from the same pieces. It is a practical way to find a new purpose for a large stock of red and tan parts if the fire engine ever comes off the shelf.

FAQ

What colours are used most in set 4000040?: Red leads, followed by tan, black and light bluish grey, according to the catalogue data.
How many pieces does the fire engine have?: It has 1,056 pieces across 205 unique parts.
When was the set released?: It is listed as a LEGO® exclusive from 2023.

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