
Iron Man
Iron Man 40535 belongs to the Brick Sketches line, which recreates well-known Marvel characters as flat, mosaic-style portraits. With 200 pieces it builds a picture of Iron Man in his signature armour colours, mounted in its own stand. Dark red, yellow, white and black together recreate the unmistakable colouring of the Marvel armour.
- Set number
- 40535
- Year
- 2022
- Pieces
- 200
- Minifigures
- 0
- Theme
- Brick Sketches
- Different parts
- 76
Parts list 76
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Tile 45° Cut 2 × 2 (Triangle)
× 8
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Tile 45° Cut 2 × 2 (Triangle)
× 8
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Plate Special 1 × 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs
× 7
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Plate 1 × 6
× 6
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Tile 2 × 4 with Groove
× 6
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Bracket 1 × 2 - 1 × 2
× 6
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Plate 2 × 4
× 5
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Plate Special 2 × 2 with Only 2 studs
× 5
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Plate Round 2 × 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud]
× 4
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Plate 4 × 12
× 4
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Brick Curved 2 × 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow]
× 4
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Tile Round 1 × 1 Quarter
× 4
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Brick Round 1 × 1 Open Stud
× 4
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Plate 1 × 3
× 4
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Brick Curved 2 × 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow]
× 4
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Brick Curved 2 × 2 × 2/3
× 4
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Tile 45° Cut 2 × 2 (Triangle)
× 4
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Tile 45° Cut 2 × 2 (Triangle)
× 4
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Wedge Plate 3 × 2 Right
× 4
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Wedge Plate 3 × 2 Left
× 4
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Plate 2 × 4
× 3
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Plate 2 × 4
× 3
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Plate 2 × 8
× 3
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Plate Special 4 × 6 with Studs on 3 Edges
× 3
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Brick Special 1 × 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side
× 3
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Tile 1 × 2 with Groove
× 3
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Bracket 1 × 2 - 1 × 2 Inverted
× 3
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Plate 2 × 2 Corner
× 2
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Plate 2 × 2 Corner
× 2
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Plate 2 × 12
× 2
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Brick 1 × 16
× 2
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Plate 2 × 4
× 2
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Plate 2 × 3
× 2
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Plate 1 × 3
× 2
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Plate 1 × 4
× 2
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Brick Special 1 × 1 with Headlight
× 2
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Tile 1 × 8 with Groove
× 2
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Plate 1 × 10
× 2
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Technic Axle 11
× 2
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Wedge Plate 2 × 2 Left
× 2
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Wedge Plate 2 × 2 Right
× 2
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Wedge Plate 2 × 2 Right
× 2
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Brick Round 1 × 1 diameter Tube with 90 Degree Elbow (2 × 2 × 1) and Axle Holes (Crossholes) at each end
× 2
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Wedge Plate 2 × 2 Cut Corner
× 2
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Wedge Plate 2 × 2 Cut Corner
× 2
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Tile 2 × 2 Curved, Macaroni
× 2
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Tile 1 × 2 with Groove
× 2
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Tile 1 × 1 with Groove
× 2
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Plate Special 1 × 2 with Door Rail
× 2
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Tile 45° Cut 2 × 2 (Triangle)
× 2
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Brick Curved 3 × 1 No Studs
× 2
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Hinge Cylinder 1 × 2 Locking with 1 Finger and Axle Hole On Ends [No Side Slots]
× 2
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Brick Sloped 30° 1 × 1 × 2/3 (Cheese Slope)
× 2
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Hinge Plate 1 × 2 Locking with 2 Fingers On End, without Groove, 7 Teeth
× 2
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Tile 1 × 3
× 2
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Tile 2 × 4 with Groove
× 2
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Tile Special 1 × 2 with Sloped Walls AKA Money / Gold Bar [Ingot]
× 2
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Bracket 1 × 2 - 1 × 2
× 2
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Plate 2 × 2
× 1
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Tile 1 × 2 with Groove
× 1
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Description
A portrait built from flat elements
Rather than a three-dimensional model, Brick Sketches sets build a flat picture where individual plates and tiles act like pixels to form a portrait, here the distinctive helmet design of Iron Man with its eye slits and armoured features. Dark red covers the base area, yellow picks out the characteristic accents on the helmet and details, while white and black provide contrast and fine lines. At 200 pieces the build stays approachable, yet the precise colour placement makes the result look surprisingly detailed.
A frame built for display
The finished mosaic sits in its own built-in frame with a stand, which can either stand on a shelf or hang on a wall. This frame is characteristic of the whole Brick Sketches line, turning the sets into a kind of collectible series of Marvel and Star Wars characters sharing the same format. Anyone who already owns other Brick Sketches sets can display Iron Man right alongside them, since frame shape and scale stay identical across the whole line.
Parts and collector appeal
76 unique parts go into the set, mostly flat plates and tiles, all listed in full on this page. For collectors hunting specifically for elements in dark red or yellow for their own mosaics, the list offers a quick overview. As a set with no moving parts or minifigure, Iron Man is clearly aimed at anyone after a decorative collectible rather than a play model. It's also useful for hobbyists who want flat mosaic elements in bulk for their own wall art projects.
Who the set suits
With its modest piece count and straightforward build principle, Iron Man also suits newcomers to the Brick Sketches line who don't yet own any other sets of this type. At the same time, it appeals to Marvel fans after a compact piece of wall decor that doesn't take up much space. As a single set it works independently of other Brick Sketches subjects and can be added to later with further characters from the same line.
FAQ
- How many pieces does Iron Man 40535 have?
- The set has 200 pieces, built from 76 unique elements.
- Is a minifigure included?
- No, Brick Sketches sets consist of a flat mosaic picture with a frame, with no separate minifigure.
- Can the set stand or hang?
- Yes, the built-in frame with a stand allows either, depending on how you want to display it.



