Creator Creator 3-in-1

LEGO® Big Rig

Big Rig is a 2007 Creator set with 550 pieces and no minifigures. This page gives you the full parts list and a few thoughts on what else the bricks could become.

Set number
4955
Year
2007
Pieces
550
Minifigures
0
Different parts
153
What can I build with it?

Parts list 153

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 (10)

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

Alternative models

A 3-in-1 set: the official LEGO® building instructions contain three models you can build from the same parts.

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

All 5 ideas at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

A lorry from the Creator range

Big Rig appeared in 2007 in the Creator theme, which focuses on models that can be built in more than one way. The centrepiece is a tractor unit with trailer, exactly the kind of lorry you know from the motorway. At 550 pieces the set is fairly substantial, yet it needs no figures to work: there are no minifigures in the box, so the model stands entirely on its own and can serve as a vehicle in your own town layout.

Red, black and plenty of grey

The main colours are red, black, light bluish grey and dark bluish grey. The classic red of the cab stands out clearly against the dark wheels and add-ons, while the greys take care of the chassis, the trailer and technical detail. This palette is a gift for anyone who builds vehicles: black and both greys appear in countless sets, so the bricks stay versatile for later projects. The parts list shows how many pieces of each colour are included.

How the pieces work together

The box holds 106 different part types. For a model of 550 pieces that is moderate variety, which means many bricks appear several times, such as wheels, plates and body panels. The build therefore consists of repeating steps and suits a quiet evening. If you pick up a second-hand copy, the parts list lets you quickly check that the trailer, the axles and the cab are all complete before you start building.

From lorry to something else entirely

Creator sets are made to be rebuilt, and this model rewards a look beyond the instructions. Use the “What can I build?” tool to see which other models your parts can make, and you may find an idea for a fire engine, a digger or a race car. The big rig then does not have to stay a single display piece for ever but turns into a supply of wheels, plates and red building elements for your next project.

FAQ

How many pieces does Big Rig have?
Set 4955-1 consists of 550 pieces in 106 different types. It contains no minifigures.
Which theme does it belong to?
It belongs to the Creator range and was released in 2007.
Can I build something else from the bricks?
Yes. The “What can I build?” tool shows which other sets your parts can make.

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