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.
Duplo Figure, Early, with Short Parted Hair Black, Dark Gray Legs, White Arms, Moustache (Actor)BluePart 74511pr0019Element 4171807×1
Duplo Figure, Early, Hair Bob Black, Black Legs, Tunic with Blue Patches and Rope Belt, Wart on Nose (Actress)Dark GrayPart 74298pr0043Element 4171786×1
Duplo Figure, Early Child, with Pigtails Light Yellow, White Legs, Dark Pink Collar and Buttons PrintOrangePart 76045pr0005Element 4171575×1
Duplo Figure, Early, Dress Red, Green and Gold Collar, Brown Hair, Red Lipstick and Cheeks Print (Actress)RedPart 31181pr0004Element 4171811×1
Duplo Figure, Early Child, with Straight Hair Fabuland Brown, Brown Legs, Green Vest PrintYellowPart 75176pr0006Element 4171576×1
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.