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 2Black ×2Dark Bluish Gray ×1Black is darker than Dark Bluish Gray.
Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation]Black ×2Dark Bluish Gray ×2Black is darker than Dark Bluish Gray.
Technic Axle and Pin Connector PerpendicularBlack ×2Dark Bluish Gray ×3Black is darker than Dark Bluish Gray.
Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thick with Pin Hole and Axle HoleBlack ×10Dark Bluish Gray ×4Black is darker than Dark Bluish Gray.
Technic Beam 1 x 3 ThinBlack ×6Dark Bluish Gray ×8Black is darker than Dark Bluish Gray.
Technic Beam 1 x 7 ThickBlack ×2Dark Bluish Gray ×3Black is darker than Dark Bluish Gray.
3 more look-alike pairs
Technic Beam 1 x 7 Thick with Alternating HolesBlack ×2Dark Bluish Gray ×2Black is darker than Dark Bluish Gray.
Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape ThickBlack ×14Dark Bluish Gray ×15Black is darker than Dark Bluish Gray.
Technic Pin Connector Round 1L [Beam]Black ×27Dark Bluish Gray ×9Black is darker than Dark Bluish Gray.
Technic Beam 1 x 3 ThickWhitePart 32523Element 6632140 or 4208160×1
Technic Driving Ring ConnectorWhitePart 18948Element 6276052 or 6100932×1
Technic Pin Connector Round [Slotted]WhitePart 62462Element 6550164 or 6173116×2
Flat Silver
5 pieces
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid StudFlat SilverPart 6141Element 46336911 spare in the box×4
Weapon Harpoon [Smooth Shaft]Flat SilverPart 18041Element 6162578 or 60784711 spare in the box×1
Dark Azure
4 pieces
Brick Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow]Dark AzurePart 11477Element 6137300×2
Plate 1 x 1Dark AzurePart 3024Element 6151664 or 60897791 spare in the box×2
Dark Tan
4 pieces
Technic Axle 3 with StudDark TanPart 6587Element 6031821 or 6013821×4
Lime
4 pieces
Plate Special Round 2 x 2 with Center Stud (Jumper Plate)LimePart 18674Element 6610720×4
Trans-Red
3 pieces
Tile 1 x 4 with GrooveTrans-RedPart 2431Element 6510184 or 6390369×2
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom GrooveTrans-RedPart 2412bElement 6250158 or 4190187×1
Green
2 pieces
Technic Gear 20 Tooth with Clutch on Both SidesGreenPart 81346Element 6391159×2
[No Color/Any Color]
2 pieces
Sticker Sheet 1 for Set 42228-1[No Color/Any Color]Part 10118992Element 6627258×1
Sticker Sheet 2 for Set 42228-1[No Color/Any Color]Part 10117460Element 6606388×1
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.