Rule out the usual hiding places first. If the piece really is gone, check the set piece by piece
and leave with the element ID LEGO asks for, or a link to buy the part.
Builders who report a missing piece often find it in one of these places. Tick each one off as you look.
Look-alike colors in this set
These parts appear in this set in two colors that are easy to confuse. If you are one short in one color,
check whether it went in where the other color belongs. Each color has its own element ID in the parts list
at the back of the instructions.
Plate 1 x 8Tan ×17Dark Tan ×3Tan is lighter than Dark Tan.
Plate 1 x 1Black ×5Dark Blue ×2Black is yellower and darker than Dark Blue.
Tile 1 x 2 with GrooveBlack ×2Dark Blue ×2Black is yellower and darker than Dark Blue.
Plate 1 x 2Black ×6Dark Bluish Gray ×2Black is darker than Dark Bluish Gray.
Plate 1 x 8Black ×1Dark Bluish Gray ×12Black is darker than Dark Bluish Gray.
Plate 2 x 3Black ×2Dark Bluish Gray ×2Black is darker than Dark Bluish Gray.
4 more look-alike pairs
Plate 2 x 4Black ×1Dark Bluish Gray ×2Black is darker than Dark Bluish Gray.
Plate Special Round 2 x 2 with Center Stud (Jumper Plate)Black ×1Dark Bluish Gray ×3Black is darker than Dark Bluish Gray.
Tile 1 x 2 with GrooveBlack ×2Dark Bluish Gray ×1Black is darker than Dark Bluish Gray.
Tile 2 x 4 with GrooveBlack ×2Dark Bluish Gray ×11Black is darker than Dark Bluish Gray.
Technic Gear 12 Tooth BevelTanPart 6589Element 4565452 or 4514556×1
Minifig Accessories
2 pieces
Musical Instrument Microphone [Plain]BlackPart 90370Element 60885501 spare in the box×1
Equipment Cup / Mug [Plain]RedPart 3899Element 389921×1
Minifig Shields, Weapons, & Tools
2 pieces
Shield Round with Stud and Raised Rim [Plain]Flat SilverPart 91884Element 6076677 or 6005715×2
Stickers
2 pieces
Sticker Sheet 1 for Set 10279-1[No Color/Any Color]Part 79822Element 6359278×1
Sticker Sheet 2 for Set 10279-1[No Color/Any Color]Part 79831Element 6359750×1
Technic Special
2 pieces
Technic Plate 1 x 5 with Smooth Ends, 4 Studs and Centre Axle HoleTanPart 32124Element 6311104×2
Containers
1 piece
Cupboard 2 x 3 x 2 with Hollow StudsLight Bluish GrayPart 92410Element 4610112×1
Energy Effects
1 piece
Wave / Flame Small with PinTrans-OrangePart 37775Element 6514274 or 63577471 spare in the box×1
Flags, Banners and Signs
1 piece
Flag 2 x 2 Trapezoid with Flared Area between ClipsDark BluePart 80324Element 6365498×1
Plants & Trees
1 piece
Plant, BananaYellowPart 33085Element 4114584×1
String, Bands and Reels
1 piece
Rubber Belt Small [15mm ID] [Round Cross Section]WhitePart 85543Element 6699001 or 4580665×1
Technic Beams Special
1 piece
Technic Beam 3 x 0.5 Liftarm with Boss and Blocked, Squared Pin HoleRedPart 61408Element 6331864×1
Tools
1 piece
Brick and Axle Separator v2.0OrangePart 96874Element 6240515 or 4654448×1
Transportation - Land
1 piece
Steering Wheel with 4 Studs on CenterBlackPart 67811Element 6299938×1
Tick each piece as you find it, or mark it missing.
When a piece really is missing
Ask LEGO
LEGO takes requests for pieces missing from a new set through its customer service site. The form asks for
the set number and each piece's element ID, the number printed beside the piece in the parts list at the back
of the instructions. This checker lists both.
Mark a piece missing and your list links it to an eBay search for that part, which also covers pieces from
older or second-hand sets.
Keep a record
Copy or download your missing list (the CSV opens in any spreadsheet), or print the whole checklist and tick
pieces off on paper. Your marks stay in this browser, so you can check a big set over several sittings.