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With the Lufthansa Plane

Build your own microscale airliner with this charming 67-piece LEGO set from 2015!

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LEGO Lufthansa Plane set 40146
🏛 Airlines
Set #40146

Lufthansa Plane

The Lufthansa Plane is a charming little promotional set.

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Who it's for
Beginner build Perfect for LEGO beginners and aviation enthusiasts of all ages.
Build
67 pieces · about 1 hours Build time is an estimate.
Availability
Likely retired
★★★★☆ 4.0 AI-generated review score, not a customer rating

Fans appreciate the set's accurate representation of the Lufthansa livery and its easy build. Some find the single minifigure basic, but overall it's considered a nice display piece for aviation enthusiasts.

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📝 Our Take

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The Lufthansa Plane is a charming little promotional set. This miniature aircraft captures the essence of Lufthansa's iconic livery, making it a delightful addition to any aviation enthusiast's collection or a fun desk display.

This set is perfect for LEGO collectors and airline aficionados. Its small size and relatively simple build make it a quick and satisfying project, ideal for adding a touch of aviation flair to your LEGO world.

Skip this if you're looking for complex building techniques or extensive play features. This model is primarily designed for display, so if you desire a more interactive airplane experience, consider larger LEGO City aviation sets.

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🧱 Building Experience

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67
Pieces
⏱
1h
Estimated Build Time
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Beginner
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Simple and straightforward build
  • Uses clever techniques to create a recognizable aircraft shape
  • Features printed tiles for authentic Lufthansa branding
  • Ideal for display on a desk or shelf

📈 Investment Analysis

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Investment Grade
⏳ Retired
The Lufthansa Plane (40146-1) presents a modest investment opportunity due to its status as a promotional, retired set. Its appeal is somewhat niche, primarily attracting LEGO collectors and aviation enthusiasts. While the piece count is low, its retired status and the Lufthansa branding could drive some appreciation over time. However, potential investors should be aware that its value is unlikely to skyrocket, and it carries the risk of remaining relatively stable.

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Compared to larger LEGO City airport sets, the Lufthansa Plane offers a smaller, more display-oriented experience. While it lacks the play features of those sets, its unique branding and compact size make it a distinctive collectible. Consider LEGO City Airport sets for play value, but choose the Lufthansa Plane for its promotional rarity and display appeal.

1 Minifigure Included

Blue Torso, Blue Legs, Blue Hat
Blue Torso, Blue Legs, Blue Hat
4 parts
B
The set includes a single minifigure with a blue torso, blue legs, and a blue hat. It is a standard figure, not particularly rare or unique.
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📦 Parts Inventory

Piece count
67
Parts cataloged in this inventory
37 unique parts, 63 pieces
Minifigures
1

The piece count includes the 4 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Brick Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 1× White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 1× White
Brick 2 x 6 Brick 2 x 6
Part #: 2456 1× White
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 2654 2× Trans-Clear
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 1× White
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 3× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 2× White
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 1× Black
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 3× White
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 1× Black
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 1× White
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 2× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 1× Trans-Brown
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 2× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 1× Black
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b 1× White
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 1× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3700 1× White
Brick Sloped Inverted 33° 3 x 2, Connections between Studs, Ovoid Bottom Pin Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 3747b 1× White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handles [Flat Ends / Low Attachment] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3839b 2× Light Bluish Gray
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 3937 1× Black
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a 1× White
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 43093 1× Blue
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 3 x 2...
Part #: 43722 2× White
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 3 x 2...
Part #: 43723 2× White
Bag / Briefcase Bag / Briefcase
Part #: 4449 1× Black
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Tooth Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 49668 4× Flat Silver
Wedge Plate 2 x 4 Wedge Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 51739 1× White
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Brick Sloped 30° ...
Part #: 54200 2× White
Wedge Plate 6 x 3 Right Wedge Plate 6 x 3...
Part #: 54383 1× White
Wedge Plate 6 x 3 Left Wedge Plate 6 x 3...
Part #: 54384 1× White
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 4× Metallic Silver
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 1× White
Hinge Brick 2 x 2 Top Plate Thin Hinge Brick 2 x 2...
Part #: 6134 1× Light Bluish Gray
Tail Shuttle Tail Shuttle
Part #: 6239 1× White
Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel Top / Base - Solid Clip [Complete Assembly] Hinge Plate 1 x 4...
Part #: 73983 2× Light Bluish Gray
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Brick Sloped 30° ...
Part #: 85984 1× Black
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 2× White
Brick Round 2 x 2 Truncated Cone Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 98100 1× White
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 1× White
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99781 1× White
🧱 Sticker Sheet 1 f...
Part #: 20413 1× [No Color/Any Color]
🧱 Sticker Sheet 2 f...
Part #: 20471 1× [No Color/Any Color]
The set features a good selection of white and light bluish gray plates, useful for general building and MOCs. The metallic silver cones add a touch of realism to the airplane design.

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💎 Notable Parts

Metallic Silver Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] (4x) $0.80
Flat Silver Plate Special 1 x 1 with Tooth (4x) $1.20
White Tile 2 x 4 with Groove (2x) $0.50
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$2.50

💡 MOC Potential

🚀 Convert into a small space shuttle
🚗 Design a private jet variation
🏙 Create a miniature airport scene

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Charts Inventory Statistics

37
Unique Parts
67
Piece Count
63
Cataloged Inventory Pieces
1
Minifigures

The piece count includes the 4 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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