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Build the Hayabusa

Embark on an interstellar adventure with this 369-piece LEGO Ideas set, recreating the unmanned Japanese spacecraft that collected asteroid samples!

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🏛 LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO
Set #21101

Hayabusa

The Hayabusa is a unique and fascinating LEGO Ideas set.

🏆 Best For: Space enthusiasts and LEGO collectors seeking a unique display model. ⏱ 4.5 hr build 🧩 369 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.2

Fans appreciate the Hayabusa for its unique subject matter and accurate representation, but some find the build repetitive. Its appeal lies in being a display model rather than a play set.

📝 Our Take

The Hayabusa is a unique and fascinating LEGO Ideas set. Representing the unmanned space probe, this model captures the essence of space exploration with its sleek design and clever use of LEGO elements.

This set is perfect for space enthusiasts and LEGO collectors looking for something different. The build is engaging and results in a display-worthy model that sparks conversation.

Skip this if you prefer play-focused LEGO sets. As a display model, it lacks play features. Consider other LEGO Ideas sets with more interactive elements, such as the International Space Station.

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🧱 Building Experience

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369
Pieces
4.5h
Build Time
📊
Intermediate
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Clever use of Technic elements to create structural integrity.
  • Intricate shaping achieved with slopes and curved pieces.
  • Display stand included for showcasing the completed model.
  • Accurate representation of the Hayabusa spacecraft.

📈 Investment Analysis

↑ Trending up since release
B+
Investment Grade
⏳ Appreciating
The Hayabusa set, being a retired LEGO Ideas set, holds good investment potential. Its relatively low piece count and unique subject matter make it appealing to collectors. The rising price trend indicates increasing demand, driven by its rarity and the enduring interest in space exploration. However, fluctuations in the secondary market should be considered, and its value is tied to the sustained popularity of the LEGO Ideas theme and space-related collectibles.

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Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other LEGO space sets, the Hayabusa offers a more niche and realistic subject matter. While sets like the Space Shuttle Discovery (10283-1) provide larger, more detailed builds, the Hayabusa appeals to collectors seeking unique and less common LEGO models. Its retired status also sets it apart from currently available sets.

1 Minifigures Included

The inclusion of the J. Kawaguchi / Hayabusa Project Manager minifigure adds unique value to the set, representing a real person involved in the Hayabusa mission.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 78 unique parts • 348 total pieces

Flag 2 x 2 Square, Flat Clip Edge [Thick Clips] Flag 2 x 2 Square...
Part #: 11055 Light Bluish Gray
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Tips Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 12825 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 2 Corner Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2357 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 2 Corner Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2357 Yellow
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 1 x 5 with Solid Stud Brick 1 x 1 x 5 w...
Part #: 2453b Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2540 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 2780 Black
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 Reddish Brown
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Black
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Black
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Yellow
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 Yellow
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Yellow
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Yellow
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Black
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 12× Black
Plate 6 x 12 Plate 6 x 12
Part #: 3028 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 Yellow
Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand) Bar 4L (Lightsabe...
Part #: 30374 Yellow
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger On Top Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 30383 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 45° 2 x 2 Slope 45° 2 x 2
Part #: 3039 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 4 with 4 Studs on One Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30414 Blue
Brick Special 1 x 4 with 4 Studs on One Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30414 Red
Hinge Cylinder 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Click Fingers and Axle Hole, 9 Teeth Hinge Cylinder 1 ...
Part #: 30553 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Black
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Black
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b 10× Yellow
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Yellow
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Light Bluish Gray
Technic Plate 2 x 6 [5 Holes] Technic Plate 2 x...
Part #: 32001 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1 Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32013 Black
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #2 - 180° Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32034 Black
Technic Axle Connector with Axle Hole Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 32039 Black
Technic Axle 2 Notched Technic Axle 2 No...
Part #: 32062 Red
Technic Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 2 [X Opening] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 32064b Yellow
Technic Axle 5 Technic Axle 5
Part #: 32073 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced Technic Bush 1/2 ...
Part #: 32123b Yellow
Technic Plate Rotor 3 Blade with Smooth Ends and 6 Studs (Propeller) Technic Plate Rot...
Part #: 32125 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 33° 3 x 2 Slope 33° 3 x 2
Part #: 3298 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 Yellow
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 Black
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Yellow
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Yellow
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Black
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3700 White
Technic Axle 6 Technic Axle 6
Part #: 3706 Black
Technic Axle 8 Technic Axle 8
Part #: 3707 Black
Technic Axle 12 Technic Axle 12
Part #: 3708 Black
Technic Plate 2 x 4 [3 Holes] Technic Plate 2 x...
Part #: 3709 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Yellow
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Black
Technic Bush Technic Bush
Part #: 3713 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Yellow
Plate 2 x 10 Plate 2 x 10
Part #: 3832 Black
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 Black
Plate 6 x 6 Plate 6 x 6
Part #: 3958 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a White
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove Tile 1 x 8 with G...
Part #: 4162 Black
Dish 6 x 6 Inverted, Radar / Webbed [Anti-studs at 90°] Dish 6 x 6 Invert...
Part #: 4285b Light Bluish Gray
Dish 3 x 3 Inverted [Radar] Dish 3 x 3 Invert...
Part #: 43898 Metallic Gold
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 44728 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 10 Plate 1 x 10
Part #: 4477 Black
Technic Axle 3 Technic Axle 3
Part #: 4519 Light Bluish Gray
Tap 1 x 1 without Hole in Spout Tap 1 x 1 without...
Part #: 4599b Black
Dish 10 x 10 Inverted (Radar) with Solid Studs Dish 10 x 10 Inve...
Part #: 50990b Light Bluish Gray
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Tread Sprocket Wheel Small 6 Tooth Technic Tread Spr...
Part #: 57520 Black
Panel 1 x 6 x 5 Panel 1 x 6 x 5
Part #: 59349 Black
Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 59443 Light Bluish Gray
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 White
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 Metallic Silver
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 Black
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 10 Brick 1 x 10
Part #: 6111 Yellow
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Blue
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 White
Brick Special 2 x 2 with Pin and Axle Hole Brick Special 2 x...
Part #: 6232 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Connector Round [Slotted] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 62462 12× Black
Bar 6L with Stop Ring Bar 6L with Stop ...
Part #: 63965 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Pin Hole Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 6541 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 Black
Brick Round Corner 2 x 2 Macaroni with Stud Notch and Reinforced Underside [New Style] Brick Round Corne...
Part #: 85080 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Yellow
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 Yellow
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Trans-Dark Blue
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Flat Silver
🧱 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 11058 [No Color/Any Color]
The set provides a good selection of black and light bluish gray pieces, useful for constructing spacecraft and other technical models. The yellow tiles add a touch of color and detail.

🛒 Where to Buy

BrickEconomy
✓ In Stock
$212.86
United Brick Co
✓ In Stock
$349.99
eBay
Amazon

💎 Notable Parts

Black Panel 1 x 6 x 5 (6x) $1.50
Black Plate 2 x 10 (8x) $0.80
Yellow Tile 1 x 2 with Groove (10x) $1.00
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$3.30

💡 MOC Potential

🚀 Alternate spacecraft designs
🚢 Futuristic sci-fi vehicles
🤖 Small robotic probes or drones

Community Insights

Real opinions from Reddit and YouTube

What Reddit Says

No Reddit discussions found for this set.

What YouTubers Say

Based on 7 videos
3.3 /5
Mixed
14% positive
BlockTalk AI

The LEGO Hayabusa (21101) reviews are generally neutral to positive, appreciating the set for its unique subject matter as a model of the JAXA spacecraft. JANG's Other Bricks gives a positive review for the CaDA Suzuki Hayabusa, noting its stunning display value and affordability. The set's historical significance as one of the first LEGO Ideas sets is also acknowledged.

Community Sentiment

Based on 7 YouTube reviews

Reddit

Not enough Reddit data

YouTube

3.3 /5
Mixed
14% positive
1
Positive
6
Mixed
0
Critical
BlockTalk AI Analysis

The LEGO Hayabusa (21101) reviews are generally neutral to positive, appreciating the set for its unique subject matter as a model of the JAXA spacecraft. JANG's Other Bricks gives a positive review for the CaDA Suzuki Hayabusa, noting its stunning display value and affordability. The set's historical significance as one of the first LEGO Ideas sets is also acknowledged.

What the Community Says

6 YouTube reviews
BlockTalk AI Summary

BrickTsar showcases the LEGO Cuusoo Hayabusa, highlighting its 369 pieces and single minifigure. DuckBricks features the Hayabusa alongside the Shinkai 2000 Submarine, emphasizing their status as the first two LEGO Ideas sets.

Community Content: These reviews are from Reddit and YouTube users sharing their personal experiences. Opinions may vary.

Charts Inventory Statistics

78
Unique Parts
348
Total Pieces
1
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1