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.
Launcher, Large Figure Weapon, Squid Ammo LauncherPearl Light GrayPart 57556Element 4497131×1
Projectile, Large Figure Weapon, Ammo, SquidTrans-YellowPart 57555×2
Animal / Creature Body Parts
2 pieces
Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, SmallWhitePart 53451Element 6270106 or 45683871 spare in the box×2
Technic Beams Special
1 piece
Technic Beam 1 x 2 with Ball Joint AngledDark Bluish GrayPart 50923Element 4503381 or 4289258×1
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.