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Set 40161 What Am I?
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What Am I?

What Am I? is an unusual 2016 LEGO set that does not belong to a regular theme but stands on its own as a puzzle- or party-style set. With 536 pieces and no fewer than 16 minifigures, the focus sits clearly on a large number of small characters rather than one single model.

Set number
40161
Year
2016
Pieces
536
Minifigures
16
Theme
Other
Different parts
78
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 78

As BrickLink list (XML)

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

Minifigures 16

Description

An unusual concept for a set

Unlike sets tied to a specific theme, this one is filed under the general 'Other' category, which already sets it apart. With 16 minifigures across 536 total pieces, the ratio of figures to bricks is noticeably higher than in most other sets, averaging only a few dozen pieces per figure. That points to a concept built around many small, distinct characters, likely for a guessing or party game, rather than one large structure.

Sixteen minifigures as the main draw

The high minifigure count makes this set especially interesting for collectors who value a large and varied figure collection over a single centrepiece build. With only 78 different part types, many basic shapes repeat throughout, which is typical of sets built from many similarly structured small figures rather than one complex model packed with specialty pieces. That structure makes it easy to view the figures individually or combine them freely for your own game ideas. For a collection built mainly around minifigures rather than large models, this set is unusually productive.

White, red, blue and black

The parts list shows white, red, blue and black as the main colours, a clear, high-contrast combination well suited to telling many small figures apart at a glance. Rather than the single cohesive colour world typical of vehicle or building sets, this palette helps individual elements stand out visually from one another. These base colours also mix easily with other sets for anyone planning their own sorting or building projects. The strong share of red and blue in particular sets this set apart visually from most other collections on the shelf.

78 part types across 536 pieces

With just 78 different part types spread across 536 pieces, the shape variety is comparatively limited, which makes sense given the set's concept. Recurring basic shapes dominate rather than numerous specialty pieces, allowing them to be assembled efficiently into a large number of small figures. The full parts list on this page shows exactly which shapes and colours appear, and how often, which is useful if you plan to sort or expand the figures later.

FAQ

How many minifigures does the set include?
The set includes 16 minifigures, an unusually high number for its size.
How many pieces does the set have in total?
In total, the set is made up of 536 pieces across 78 different part types.
Which theme does the set belong to?
The set is not tied to a specific theme and is instead classified under the general 'Other' category.

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