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Build the Amelia Earhart Tribute

Celebrate the iconic aviator with this detailed 203-piece set, including a minifigure and Lockheed Vega 5B replica.

🏛 Promotional
Set #40450

Amelia Earhart Tribute

The Amelia Earhart Tribute is a delightful celebration of a pioneering aviator.

🏆 Best For: Aviation enthusiasts and LEGO fans looking for a quick and satisfying build ⏱ 2 hr build 🧩 203 pcs 🎂 Ages 8+
★★★☆☆ 3.9 from 3 reviews

Fans appreciate this set as a fitting tribute to Amelia Earhart, praising its accurate design and displayability. Some find the build relatively simple, but overall it's considered a worthwhile addition to any LEGO collection.

📝 Our Take

The Amelia Earhart Tribute is a delightful celebration of a pioneering aviator. This set captures the spirit of adventure with its charming rendition of Earhart's Lockheed Electra 10E, a plane synonymous with her historic flights.

This set is perfect for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs of all ages. The build is engaging without being overly complex, making it a great introduction to more intricate LEGO models. Its compact size makes it ideal for display on a desk or shelf.

Skip this if you're looking for a large-scale model with advanced building techniques. For a more challenging and detailed aircraft build, consider sets from the LEGO Technic line or larger Creator Expert models.

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🧱 Building Experience

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203
Pieces
2h
Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
👤
8+
Ages
Build Highlights:
  • Simple yet effective techniques to capture the Electra's iconic shape
  • Use of curved tiles to create smooth lines and aerodynamic surfaces
  • Engaging SNOT (Studs Not On Top) construction for detailing
  • Display stand included for showcasing the completed model

📈 Investment Analysis

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B+
Investment Grade
⏳ Appreciating
The Amelia Earhart Tribute set, being a promotional item, holds good investment potential. Its limited availability and connection to a significant historical figure make it appealing to collectors. As a retired set, its value is likely to gradually increase, especially if kept in pristine condition. While not a guaranteed high-return investment, it presents a relatively low-risk opportunity for LEGO investors, especially those interested in historical or aviation-themed sets.

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📖 About This Set

Help children celebrate International Women’s Day 2021 with this LEGO® Amelia Earhart Tribute (40450) building set. Kids will learn about the amazing achievement of Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic, as they build this replica of the Lockheed Vega 5B that carried her into the history books. This brick-built airplane will also make a great gift for anyone who loves models of interesting vehicles, and it comes with a sturdy baseplate so it can be displayed with ease.

  • Help kids learn about the first woman to fly across the Atlantic with this Amelia Earhart Tribute set. A cool addition to any collection, this replica Lockheed Vega 5B makes a great display piece.
  • This 203-piece set includes an Amelia Earhart minifigure, route map tile, sturdy baseplate and stickers to decorate the plane. Makes a great Christmas, birthday or anytime gift for anyone aged 8+.
  • Airplane measures over 4 in. (11 cm) high, 8 in. (20 cm) long and 8 in. (20 cm) wide.

Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other small promotional sets, the Amelia Earhart Tribute stands out due to its historical significance and appealing design. While sets like the LEGO Ideas Globe (21332-1) offer a more complex building experience, this tribute provides a more accessible and focused build. It's a good choice for those who appreciate aviation history and want a compact, displayable model.

1 Minifigures Included

The set includes an Amelia Earhart minifigure, making it a unique and collectible item. The minifigure adds to the historical significance and display value of the set.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 75 unique parts • 198 total pieces

Slope Curved 4 x 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Symmetric Ridges] Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 11153 Red
Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 11211 Yellow
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Red
Slope Curved 4 x 1 Inverted Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 13547 Red
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 Red
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Hole with Turbine print Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 15535pr0001 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Red
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 15712 Red
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handles on Ends Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 18649 Red
Plate Round Corners 2 x 6 Double Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 18980 Black
Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 4 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 22885 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round Half 4 x 8 Plate Round Half ...
Part #: 22888 Black
Slope Curved 2 x 1 Inverted Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 24201 Red
Slope Curved 3 x 2 No Studs Slope Curved 3 x ...
Part #: 24309 Red
Brick 2 x 6 Brick 2 x 6
Part #: 2456 Tan
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 Black
Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Cut Corner Wedge Plate 2 x 2...
Part #: 26601 Red
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Studs on 2 Adjacent Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 26604 White
Tile 4 x 4 Curved, Macaroni Tile 4 x 4 Curved...
Part #: 27507 Black
Tile 2 x 2 Curved, Macaroni Tile 2 x 2 Curved...
Part #: 27925 Red
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Black
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Red
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Light Bluish Gray
Headwear Accessory Glasses / Goggles Headwear Accessor...
Part #: 30170 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Green
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Black
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Yellow
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Black
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Red
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Trans-Brown
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Black
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Red
Plate 4 x 12 Plate 4 x 12
Part #: 3029 Red
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Black
Plate 6 x 8 Plate 6 x 8
Part #: 3036 Black
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 Red
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Tan
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b White
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Black
Equipment Oar / Paddle End Equipment Oar / P...
Part #: 31990 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Door Rail Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 32028 Black
Slope 33° 3 x 4 Slope 33° 3 x 4
Part #: 3297 Black
Plate Special 1 x 3 with 2 Studs with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 34103 Black
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Red
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Red
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Red
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Yellow
Slope Inverted 33° 3 x 2, Connections between Studs, Ovoid Bottom Pin Slope Inverted 33...
Part #: 3747b Red
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Blue
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Red
Plate 2 x 10 Plate 2 x 10
Part #: 3832 Red
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 3937 Black
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 Lime
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove Tile 1 x 8 with G...
Part #: 4162 Black
Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 4 x 2...
Part #: 41769 Red
Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 4 x 2...
Part #: 41770 Red
Technic Pin 1/2 Technic Pin 1/2
Part #: 4274 Light Bluish Gray
Wedge Plate 4 x 4 with 2 x 2 Cutout Wedge Plate 4 x 4...
Part #: 43719 Yellow
Wedge Plate 4 x 4 with 2 x 2 Cutout Wedge Plate 4 x 4...
Part #: 43719 Red
Plate 1 x 10 Plate 1 x 10
Part #: 4477 Red
Wedge Curved 16 x 4 Triple with Inner Ridges Wedge Curved 16 x...
Part #: 45301 Red
Wedge Plate 12 x 3 Left Wedge Plate 12 x ...
Part #: 47397 Red
Wedge Plate 12 x 3 Right Wedge Plate 12 x ...
Part #: 47398 Red
Bar 1L with Clip [Cut Edges and One Side Hole] [Gap in Clip] Bar 1L with Clip ...
Part #: 48729b Light Bluish Gray
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Trans-Brown
Wedge Plate 6 x 3 Right Wedge Plate 6 x 3...
Part #: 54383 Red
Wedge Plate 6 x 3 Left Wedge Plate 6 x 3...
Part #: 54384 Red
Plate Round Corner 6 x 6 Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 6003 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clips Horizontal [Open O Clips] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60470b Red
Plate Round 4 x 4 with Pin Hole Plate Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 60474 Yellow
Slope 65° 2 x 1 x 2 Slope 65° 2 x 1 x 2
Part #: 60481 Red
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 6091 Red
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 61252 Red
Hinge Brick 2 x 2 Top Plate Thin Hinge Brick 2 x 2...
Part #: 6134 Black
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Red
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 Red
Sticker Sheet for Set 40450-1 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 77617 [No Color/Any Color]
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Black
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Black
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Red
Brick Round 4 x 4 Centre Hole Brick Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 87081 Red
Bar 3L Bar 3L
Part #: 87994 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Round Corner 6 x 6 with 33° Slope and Facet Cutout Brick Round Corne...
Part #: 95188 Black
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 99207 Red
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 99207 Black
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 99207 Light Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99780 Red
The set features a good selection of red and black pieces, useful for building aircraft or other models with similar color schemes. The curved tiles and macaroni pieces are particularly valuable for creating smooth, aerodynamic shapes.

💎 Notable Parts

Red Plate 1 x 2 (9x) $0.45
Black Tile 4 x 4 Curved, Macaroni (4x) $0.80
Black Brick Round Corner 6 x 6 with 33° Slope and Facet Cutout (4x) $1.20
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$2.45

💡 MOC Potential

🚀 Classic biplane variations
🚢 Create a diorama of a historic airfield
🚗 Modify the Electra into a different vintage aircraft

Community Insights

Real opinions from Reddit and YouTube

What Reddit Says

No Reddit discussions found for this set.

What YouTubers Say

Based on 9 videos
3.2 /5
Mixed
11% positive
BlockTalk AI

The LEGO Amelia Earhart Tribute (40450) is generally viewed as a solid promotional set, released as a gift with purchase in March 2021. While most reviews are neutral, there's an overall positive sentiment about it being a beautiful historical artifact, with BRICKLOVER BRAD calling it "awesome."

Community Sentiment

Based on 9 YouTube reviews

Reddit

Not enough Reddit data

YouTube

3.2 /5
Mixed
11% positive
1
Positive
8
Mixed
0
Critical
BlockTalk AI Analysis

The LEGO Amelia Earhart Tribute (40450) is generally viewed as a solid promotional set, released as a gift with purchase in March 2021. While most reviews are neutral, there's an overall positive sentiment about it being a beautiful historical artifact, with BRICKLOVER BRAD calling it "awesome."

What the Community Says

5 YouTube reviews
BlockTalk AI Summary

Ashnflash provides a set review, focusing on its availability as a promo from March 6th to 17th. Firefist Kai expresses excitement about acquiring the set early, emphasizing its historical significance.

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

📖 Building Instructions 7

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Charts Inventory Statistics

75
Unique Parts
198
Total Pieces
1
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1