When was the Red Baron released?

Red Baron was released in 2002.

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Set #10024

Red Baron

The Red Baron is an iconic LEGO Creator Expert set that captures the spirit of early aviation.

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Who it's for: Intermediate build Perfect for LEGO enthusiasts interested in historical models and aircraft
Build: 670 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $49.99 list price · 7.5¢ per piece
Availability: Likely retired

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Fans appreciate the Red Baron's historical accuracy and classic LEGO design, making it a sought-after display piece. Some find the build repetitive, but the overall aesthetic and nostalgic value are highly praised.

$49.99

Best Price

$175.00

📝 Our Take

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The Red Baron is an iconic LEGO Creator Expert set that captures the spirit of early aviation. Released in 2002, it beautifully recreates the famous WWI-era Fokker Dr.I triplane, instantly recognizable by its bright red color scheme and distinctive design. This set offers a nostalgic nod to aviation history with its classic LEGO styling.

This set is perfect for LEGO enthusiasts interested in historical models and aircraft. The build offers a satisfying challenge, and the finished model makes for an excellent display piece. Its relative rarity and classic design make it a desirable addition to any collection.

Skip this if you're looking for modern building techniques or play features. As an older set, it lacks the advanced engineering of newer LEGO models. Consider the LEGO Ideas Aviation-themed sets for a more contemporary building experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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670

Pieces

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4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Recreates the famous Fokker Dr.I triplane
Utilizes classic LEGO building techniques
Features a distinctive red color scheme
Makes for an excellent display piece

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⏳ Retired

The Red Baron set (10024-1) presents a strong investment opportunity due to its age, theme, and condition. As a retired Creator Expert set from 2002, it benefits from scarcity and nostalgia. Its theme appeals to both LEGO collectors and aviation enthusiasts, further driving demand. The rising price trend suggests continued appreciation, especially for sets in excellent condition with original packaging. However, potential investors should be mindful of storage conditions and the risk of damage to older sets. The set's relatively low piece count compared to modern sets may limit its long-term growth potential compared to larger, more complex models.

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The Red Baron stands out as a classic historical model. While newer aviation-themed LEGO sets offer more advanced building techniques, the Red Baron's vintage appeal and rarity make it a unique addition to any collection. Its smaller size compared to modern UCS sets makes it easier to display, appealing to collectors with limited space.

📦 Parts Inventory

Piece count: 670
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 140 unique parts, 670 pieces

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

String with End S...

Part #: 14226c11 2× Black

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 4× Red

Panel 1 x 2 x 3 [...

Part #: 2362b 2× White

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 1× Black

Wedge Plate 4 x 9...

Part #: 2413 1× Red

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 2× Black

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 4× Light Gray

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 6× Red

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2432 1× Dark Gray

Hinge Bar with 3 ...

Part #: 2433 2× Black

Brick Special 2 x...

Part #: 2434 2× Light Gray

Part #: 2452 1× Black

Brick 1 x 16

Part #: 2465 2× Black

Window 1 x 2 x 3 ...

Part #: 2529 4× Brown

Wedge Plate 7 x 6...

Part #: 2625 1× Dark Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2653 2× Light Gray

Technic Axle Towball

Part #: 2736 2× Light Gray

Technic Steering ...

Part #: 2741 2× Black

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 2780 16× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2877 4× Red

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2921 2× Dark Gray

Hinge Bar 2.5L wi...

Part #: 2923 7× Black

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 1× Yellow

Part #: 3008 2× White

Brick 1 x 8

Part #: 3008 1× Light Gray

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 8× Red

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 2× Black

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 2× Black

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 6× Red

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 1× White

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Black

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× White

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 10× Red

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Dark Gray

Part #: 3023 9× Light Gray

Part #: 3031 3× Black

Plate 4 x 6

Part #: 3032 2× Red

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 2× Black

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 1× Red

Plate Round Corne...

Part #: 30357 14× Red

Brick Sloped 18° ...

Part #: 30363 1× Red

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 30383 2× Dark Gray

Hinge Plate 1 x 8...

Part #: 30407 2× Brown

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 10× Red

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 2× Dark Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 2× White

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30414 2× Light Gray

Part #: 30540 1× White

Part #: 3068b 2× White

Part #: 3069bpr0051 1× Tan

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 2× Red

Tile 1 x 1 with W...

Part #: 3070bpr0007 2× Light Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32000 4× Red

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32000 4× Black

Technic Pin 3/4

Part #: 32002 8× Dark Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32064b 5× Light Gray

Technic Axle 5

Part #: 32073 4× Black

Technic Bush 1/2 ...

Part #: 32123a 6× Light Gray

Technic Plate 1 x...

Part #: 32124 1× Light Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32184 2× Light Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32192 1× Black

Technic Link 1 x 9

Part #: 32293 2× Red

Technic Wishbone ...

Part #: 32294 8× Brown

Technic Wishbone ...

Part #: 32294 4× Red

Belville / Scala,...

Part #: 33286 2× Black

Brick Arch 1 x 6

Part #: 3455 1× Light Gray

Part #: 3622 1× White

Brick 1 x 3

Part #: 3622 2× Black

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 12× Red

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 1× White

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 4× Dark Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 2× Red

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3665 2× White

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3665 2× Light Gray

Part #: 3700 3× Light Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3702 1× Red

Technic Axle 12

Part #: 3708 2× Black

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 26× Red

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 1× White

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 1× Black

Technic Bush

Part #: 3713 3× Light Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3794a 2× Red

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3794a 8× Light Gray

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 2× Dark Gray

Part #: 3837 1× Brown

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3894 1× Black

Part #: 3942c 1× Dark Gray

Dish 4 x 4 Invert...

Part #: 3960 2× Red

Support 1 x 1 x 5...

Part #: 40244 2× Black

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 2× Light Gray

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 1× Blue

Tile Round 2 x 2 ...

Part #: 4150pr0017 2× Red

Hinge Cylinder 1 ...

Part #: 41532 1× Black

Tile 1 x 8 with G...

Part #: 4162 2× White

Part #: 4185 3× Brown

Brick Curved Inve...

Part #: 42023 2× Red

Brick Curved Inve...

Part #: 42023 2× White

Part #: 4215b 2× White

Technic Pin 1/2 w...

Part #: 4274 16× Light Gray

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 4275b 2× Red

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 4275b 4× Light Gray

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 4276b 4× Light Gray

Plate 2 x 16

Part #: 4282 2× Red

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 4286 2× White

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 4287a 1× White

Hinge Vehicle Roo...

Part #: 4315 4× Red

Equipment Weapon,...

Part #: 4349 6× Light Gray

Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 44236 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Plate 1 x 10

Part #: 4477 6× Red

Weapon Pike / Spe...

Part #: 4497 2× Brown

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4510 2× Light Gray

Hinge Tile 1 x 2 ...

Part #: 4531 4× Red

Cone 1 x 1 [No To...

Part #: 4589 2× Black

Tap 1 x 1 with Ho...

Part #: 4599a 2× Black

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 18× Dark Gray

Brick Arch 1 x 3 ...

Part #: 6005 4× Red

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 6019 4× Light Gray

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 6091 4× Red

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 6091 4× Black

Brick 1 x 10

Part #: 6111 2× Light Gray

Brick 1 x 12

Part #: 6112 2× Red

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 7× Light Gray

Part #: 6179 4× White

Part #: 6232 2× Yellow

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 6536 2× Black

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 6541 10× Red

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 6558 4× Black

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 6628b 2× Black

Part #: 75535 1× Black

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 75535 3× Red

The set features a high concentration of red plates and tiles, useful for MOC builders looking to create similar aircraft or other red-themed builds. The inclusion of Technic elements also adds versatility for more complex constructions.