How many pieces are in the Amelia Earhart Tribute?

Amelia Earhart Tribute contains 200 pieces.

What age is the Amelia Earhart Tribute recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 8+.

When was the Amelia Earhart Tribute released?

Amelia Earhart Tribute was released in 2021.

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Set #40450

Amelia Earhart Tribute

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

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Who it's for: Ages 8+ · Beginner build Aviation enthusiasts and LEGO fans looking for a quick and satisfying build
Build: 200 pieces · about 2 hours Build time is an estimate.
Availability: Likely retired

★★★☆☆ 3.9 community rating from 272 ratings

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.

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📝 Our Take

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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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200

Pieces

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Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

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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

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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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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 Minifigure Included

Amelia Earhart

5 parts

A-

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.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 200
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 74 unique parts, 198 pieces
Minifigures: 1

LEGO counts 200 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 203, including the 5 parts inside the minifigures; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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

Brick Curved 4 x ...

Part #: 11153 2× Red

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 11211 2× Yellow

Part #: 15535pr0001 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Part #: 18980 2× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 22885 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Round Half ...

Part #: 22888 2× Black

Part #: 25269 4× Black

Wedge Plate 2 x 2...

Part #: 26601 6× Red

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 26604 4× White

Tile 4 x 4 Curved...

Part #: 27507 4× Black

Tile 2 x 2 Curved...

Part #: 27925 4× Red

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 2× Black

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 3× Red

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 2× Green

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 2× Black

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 3× Yellow

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Black

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 9× Red

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Black

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Trans-Brown

Part #: 3034 3× Black

Plate 6 x 8

Part #: 3036 2× Black

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 1× Red

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 2× Black

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 1× Tan

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 4× Black

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 2× White

Equipment Oar / P...

Part #: 31990 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 32028 2× Black

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 3297 5× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 34103 2× Black

Part #: 3710 2× Yellow

Part #: 3937 3× Black

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 1× Lime

Tile 1 x 8 with G...

Part #: 4162 2× Black

Part #: 4274 1× Light Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 4 x 4...

Part #: 43719 2× Red

Wedge Plate 4 x 4...

Part #: 43719 1× Yellow

Part #: 48729b 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 2× Trans-Brown

Part #: 6003 4× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60470b 2× Red

Plate Round 4 x 4...

Part #: 60474 1× Yellow

Part #: 6134 3× Black

Part #: 77617 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 85984 4× Black

Tile 2 x 4 with G...

Part #: 87079 3× Black

Part #: 87994 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Round Corne...

Part #: 95188 4× Black

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 99207 2× Red

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 99207 4× Black

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 99207 2× Light Bluish Gray

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99780 2× 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.

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💎 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 8 videos

3.3 /5

Mixed

13% 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."

LEGO Amelia Earhart Promo (40450) - 2021 Set Review

Ashnflash • 7.9K views Review

LEGO Amelia Earhart Tribute Review! What a Flying Promo!

The Cool Factor • 4.6K views Review

I GOT IT! LEGO 40450 Amelia Earhart Tribute Review! A Beautiful historical artefact!

Firefist Kai • 1.5K views Review

Community Sentiment

Based on 8 YouTube reviews

Not enough Reddit data

YouTube

3.3 /5

Mixed

13% positive

Positive

Mixed

Critical

BlockTalk AI Analysis

What the Community Says

4 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.

Reddit Reviews

No Reddit reviews found

YouTube Reviews

4 videos

LEGO Amelia Earhart Promo (40450) - 2021 Set Review

Ashnflash

7.9K views Review

LEGO Amelia Earhart Tribute Review! What a Flying Promo!

The Cool Factor

4.6K views Review

I GOT IT! LEGO 40450 Amelia Earhart Tribute Review! A Beautiful historical artefact!

Firefist Kai

1.5K views Review

LEGO Amelia Earhart Tribute GWP Review - LEGO Review Set # 40450

BRICKLOVER BRAD

1.0K views Review

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

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Inventory Statistics

Unique Parts

200

Official Piece Count

198

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

Spare Parts

Inventory Version: 1

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