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.
Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation]Black ×9Dark Bluish Gray ×6Black is darker than Dark Bluish Gray.
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #2 - 180°Black ×2Dark Bluish Gray ×2Black is darker than Dark Bluish Gray.
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #6 - 90°Black ×2Dark Bluish Gray ×2Black is darker than Dark Bluish Gray.
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with 2 Pin HolesBlack ×8Dark Bluish Gray ×4Black is darker than Dark Bluish Gray.
Technic Beam 1 x 11 ThickBlack ×7Dark Bluish Gray ×7Black is darker than Dark Bluish Gray.
Technic Beam 1 x 13 ThickBlack ×6Dark Bluish Gray ×3Black is darker than Dark Bluish Gray.
19 more look-alike pairs
Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thick with Pin Hole and Axle HoleBlack ×6Dark Bluish Gray ×12Black is darker than Dark Bluish Gray.
Technic Beam 1 x 2 ThinBlack ×10Dark Bluish Gray ×8Black is darker than Dark Bluish Gray.
Technic Beam 1 x 3 ThickBlack ×4Dark Bluish Gray ×9Black is darker than Dark Bluish Gray.
Technic Beam 1 x 5 ThickBlack ×7Dark Bluish Gray ×3Black is darker than Dark Bluish Gray.
Technic Beam 1 x 7 ThickBlack ×16Dark Bluish Gray ×6Black is darker than Dark Bluish Gray.
Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape ThickBlack ×28Dark Bluish Gray ×16Black is darker than Dark Bluish Gray.
Technic Beam 3 x 3 T-Shape ThickBlack ×2Dark Bluish Gray ×8Black is darker than Dark Bluish Gray.
Technic Beam 3 x 5 L-Shape ThickBlack ×8Dark Bluish Gray ×10Black is darker than Dark Bluish Gray.
Technic Panel 3 x 11 x 1Black ×3Dark Bluish Gray ×3Black is darker than Dark Bluish Gray.
Technic Panel 3 x 2 x 5Black ×1Dark Bluish Gray ×3Black is darker than Dark Bluish Gray.
Technic Panel 3 x 7 x 1Black ×6Dark Bluish Gray ×2Black is darker than Dark Bluish Gray.
Technic Panel 5 x 11 x 1Black ×2Dark Bluish Gray ×2Black is darker than Dark Bluish Gray.
Technic Panel Fairing #21 5L Small Smooth, Side BBlack ×6Dark Bluish Gray ×11Black is darker than Dark Bluish Gray.
Technic Panel Fairing #22 5L Small Smooth, Side ABlack ×6Dark Bluish Gray ×11Black is darker than Dark Bluish Gray.
Technic Panel Fairing 2 x 3 x 1Black ×15Dark Bluish Gray ×9Black is darker than Dark Bluish Gray.
Technic Pin Connector Hub with 1 AxleBlack ×4Dark Bluish Gray ×4Black is darker than Dark Bluish Gray.
Technic Pin Connector Hub with 1 Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise [Centered Friction Ridge]Black ×18Dark Bluish Gray ×15Black is darker than Dark Bluish Gray.
Technic Pin Connector Hub with 2 AxlesBlack ×2Dark Bluish Gray ×4Black is darker than Dark Bluish Gray.
Technic Pin Connector Round 1L [Beam]Black ×14Dark Bluish Gray ×4Black is darker than Dark Bluish Gray.
Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thick with Pin Hole and Axle HoleLimePart 60483Element 6344866 or 6307436×2
Technic Beam 1 x 5 ThickLimePart 32316Element 4661486 or 4571220×1
Technic Beam 1 x 7 ThickLimePart 32524Element 6308236 or 4495928×5
Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape ThickLimePart 32140Element 6271826 or 4140345×4
Technic Connectors
225 pieces
Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation]BlackPart 59443Element 6084612 or 4512363Also in Dark Bluish Gray×9
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #2 - 180°BlackPart 32034Element 6271869 or 4107783Also in Dark Bluish Gray×2
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #6 - 90°BlackPart 32014Element 6268905 or 4107767Also in Dark Bluish Gray×2
Technic Axle and Pin Connector PerpendicularBlackPart 6536Element 6261371 or 4173668×8
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with 2 Pin HolesBlackPart 42003Element 6273708 or 4200326Also in Dark Bluish Gray×8
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular SplitBlackPart 92907Element 6279021 or 4610371×2
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular TripleBlackPart 63869Element 6362991 or 6007966×5
Technic Driving Ring Connector Smooth [2 rounded and 2 flat side walls]BlackPart 42195Element 6286381×1
Technic Pin Connector Hub with 1 AxleBlackPart 22961Element 6253260Also in Dark Bluish Gray×4
Technic Pin Connector Hub with 1 Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise [Centered Friction Ridge]BlackPart 65487Element 6282140Also in Dark Bluish Gray×18
Technic Pin Connector Hub with 2 AxlesBlackPart 27940Element 6396457Also in Dark Bluish Gray×2
Technic Pin Connector Hub with 2 Perpendicular AxlesBlackPart 10197Element 6099801 or 6098801×4
Technic Pin Connector Perpendicular 2 x 2 BentBlackPart 44809Element 6325982 or 4480926×2
Technic Pin Connector Block 1 x 5 x 3Light Bluish GrayPart 32333Element 6271360 or 4205761×2
Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Pin HoleLimePart 6541Element 6310282 or 6123745×4
Technic Special
6 pieces
Technic Tooth 1 x 3 with Axle Hole [Hollow Underside]BlackPart 48267Element 6288220×2
Technic Disc 3 x 3Light Bluish GrayPart 2723Element 4667578×4
Tiles
5 pieces
Tile 1 x 6 with GrooveBlackPart 6636Element 663626×2
Tile 1 x 8 with GrooveBlackPart 4162Element 416226×2
Tile 2 x 2 with GrooveBlackPart 3068bElement 306826×1
Bricks
4 pieces
Brick 1 x 1BlackPart 3005Element 300526×2
Brick 1 x 2 x 3 with Bottom Stud HolderBlackPart 22886Element 6228588×1
Brick 1 x 3BlackPart 3622Element 362226×1
Bricks Round and Cones
4 pieces
Brick Round 1 x 1 diameter Tube with 90 Degree Elbow (2 x 2 x 1) and Axle Holes (Crossholes) at each endLight Bluish GrayPart 25214Element 6151349×4
Large Buildable Figures
4 pieces
Large Figure Weapon, Barrel with 2 Pin Holes and 3 Axle HolesLight Bluish GrayPart 98585Element 6186129 or 6039505×4
Bricks Special
3 pieces
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Studs on 2 SidesBlackPart 52107Element 4253815×3
Flags, Banners and Signs
2 pieces
Flag 2 x 2 Square, Flared Clip Edge [Thick Clips]BlackPart 80326Element 6363034×2
Stickers
2 pieces
Sticker Sheet 1 for Set 42156-1[No Color/Any Color]Part 10105229Element 6461449×1
Sticker Sheet 2 for Set 42156-1[No Color/Any Color]Part 10104257Element 6443413×1
Tiles Round and Curved
2 pieces
Tile Round 1 x 1BlackPart 98138Element 6284070 or 61394031 spare in the box×2
Tubes and Hoses
2 pieces
Hose Rigid 3mm D. 10L / 8.0cmLight Bluish GrayPart 75c10Element 6361430 or 4293768×2
Minifig Shields, Weapons, & Tools
1 piece
Weapon Spear Tip with FinsBlackPart 24482Element 6269965 or 61350091 spare in the box×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.
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