How many pieces does set 40482 have?

243 pieces across 92 unique parts.

Does the set include minifigures?

No, BrickHeadz figures replace minifigures with their own blocky format; this set has none.

Is this a good gift for young builders?

Its short build time and cute animal subject make it approachable, though the blocky BrickHeadz style suits slightly older fans of the format too.

Brickheadz

LEGO® Hamster and Baby Hamster

Set 40482 pairs a full-size BrickHeadz hamster with a smaller baby version standing next to it. At 243 pieces it's one of the more modest builds in the 2021 BrickHeadz wave, quick to finish in a single sitting.

Set number: 40482
Year: 2021
Pieces: 243
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Brickheadz
Different parts: 92

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 92

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 (16)

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

Description

A collectible double act

BrickHeadz sets reduce a subject to two simple cubes: a large blocky head on a compact body. Set 40482 doubles that idea, pairing a full-size hamster with a smaller figure read as its baby, each standing on its own round base. The 243 pieces split between the two figures, and the 92 distinct parts keep fur, paws and facial details recognisable despite the stripped-back BrickHeadz style. It's a format that works well as a themed pair rather than a single centrepiece.

Tan, lime and nougat

Tan and medium nougat form the base fur colour on both hamsters, with small lime accents likely marking an accessory or base detail. Black covers the smaller elements: eyes, nose and claw details that give the figures their expression. As with most BrickHeadz models, rounded shapes come not from curved specialist pieces but from the careful stacking of ordinary bricks and plates, which is part of what makes the format approachable for newer builders. Because there's no play scene to finish, builders can take the process at their own pace without matching it to any particular story.

A short, satisfying build

At 243 pieces, this is a quick build that suits a single sitting rather than a long project. There's no play scene at the end, just two figures designed to stand together on a shelf or desk. With no minifigures involved, the whole set is about the shape of the animals themselves, making it a compact addition to an existing BrickHeadz collection or a simple first set for anyone trying the format.

What the parts list shows

The parts list on this page covers all 92 shapes used across the 243 pieces, along with their exact colours. Builders who already own other BrickHeadz sets will recognise several recurring elements, including the cylindrical pieces used for the block head and the plates that form the base. It's worth checking before buying loose parts in matching colours for a custom build, particularly on a small set like this one where every shape counts.

FAQ

How many pieces does set 40482 have?: 243 pieces across 92 unique parts.
Does the set include minifigures?: No, BrickHeadz figures replace minifigures with their own blocky format; this set has none.
Is this a good gift for young builders?: Its short build time and cute animal subject make it approachable, though the blocky BrickHeadz style suits slightly older fans of the format too.

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