Does this set include a Bumblebee minifigure?

No, Bumblebee is built as a BrickHeadz-style figure rather than a minifigure, and the set includes no minifigures at all.

How many pieces are in set 40804?

It contains 253 pieces, made up of 85 unique part types.

Can the model actually transform between robot and car?

No, the set represents Bumblebee's dual robot-and-vehicle identity through its design and theme rather than a working transformation mechanism.

Brickheadz

Bumblebee Robot & Vehicle

Bumblebee is one of the best-known Transformers characters: a yellow robot able to turn into a car. This BrickHeadz set nods to that dual identity, bringing the character together in 253 pieces with no minifigures included.

Set number: 40804
Year: 2025
Pieces: 253
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Brickheadz
Different parts: 85

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 85

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 (13)

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

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

All 2 ideas at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

A well-known transforming robot

In the Transformers franchise, Bumblebee is recognised for switching between a humanoid robot and a yellow car, usually a Camaro-style vehicle, a transformation that has featured across various films and series. This set doesn't include a moving transformation mechanism the way larger Transformers models sometimes do; instead, it references both forms through its name and design, aimed at people who already know the character rather than newcomers needing an explanation of who Bumblebee is.

Built in the BrickHeadz format

BrickHeadz models are recognisable for their oversized, block-shaped heads, small bodies and simplified, stylised proportions rather than realistic scale. Applying that format to Bumblebee means the character is reduced to a few clear signals: yellow as the dominant colour, black for contrast and detailing, and a boxy head shape typical of the range. Anyone who already collects BrickHeadz figures from other franchises will recognise the construction style immediately, even though Bumblebee comes from a different licence than most existing figures in the line.

Colour and part count

The palette of yellow, black, light bluish grey and medium azure sticks closely to Bumblebee's established look, with yellow covering most of the surface and the other three colours used for smaller details and accents. Built from 253 pieces across 85 unique parts, the set has a fair amount of variety for its size, which usually means more distinct shapes going into the head and body rather than long repeated stretches of identical bricks. The parts list on this page breaks that down colour by colour.

A shelf piece rather than a plaything

With no minifigures and no play-focused transformation feature, this set is best understood as a display piece, something to build once and then keep on a shelf alongside other BrickHeadz or Transformers-related items. Its compact size makes it a quick build for anyone short on time, and the colour scheme stands out clearly next to figures from unrelated franchises, making it easy to spot within a mixed collection.

FAQ

Does this set include a Bumblebee minifigure?: No, Bumblebee is built as a BrickHeadz-style figure rather than a minifigure, and the set includes no minifigures at all.
How many pieces are in set 40804?: It contains 253 pieces, made up of 85 unique part types.
Can the model actually transform between robot and car?: No, the set represents Bumblebee's dual robot-and-vehicle identity through its design and theme rather than a working transformation mechanism.