How many pieces are in the Blacktron Cruiser?

Blacktron Cruiser contains 356 pieces.

When was the Blacktron Cruiser released?

Blacktron Cruiser was released in 2023.

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Set #40580

Blacktron Cruiser

The Blacktron Cruiser is a nostalgic trip back to classic LEGO space.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 18+ · Beginner build Ideal for LEGO Space fans, Blacktron enthusiasts, and those looking for a retro-themed build.
Build: 356 pieces · about 2.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Availability: Likely retired

★★★★☆ 4.1 community rating from 366 ratings

Fans appreciate the Blacktron Cruiser's nostalgic design and the inclusion of the Blacktron I minifigure, but some find the build relatively simple and the price a bit high for the piece count.

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📝 Our Take

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The Blacktron Cruiser is a nostalgic trip back to classic LEGO space. This promotional set perfectly captures the essence of the original Blacktron I theme with its sleek design, black and yellow color scheme, and iconic trans-red accents.

This set is perfect for LEGO space enthusiasts and collectors. It offers a relatively quick and enjoyable build, making it a great display piece for both seasoned builders and those new to the hobby.

Skip this if you prefer more modern building techniques or larger, more complex sets. Consider the LEGO Ideas Space sets for a more involved building experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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356

Pieces

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2.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Classic Blacktron color scheme and design
Sturdy construction for play and display
Nostalgic building experience reminiscent of classic LEGO Space sets
Includes two minifigures: a Blacktron I re-release and a Blacktron Droid

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

The Blacktron Cruiser has decent investment potential due to its status as a promotional set and its appeal to LEGO Space fans, particularly those nostalgic for the Blacktron theme. Its limited availability and rising price trend suggest it may appreciate in value over time. However, its relatively small piece count and the fact that it's a re-release of a classic theme mean its appreciation may not be as significant as some larger, more exclusive sets. The inclusion of the Blacktron I minifigure adds to its collectibility.

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This set offers a nostalgic experience compared to modern LEGO Space sets, which often feature more complex building techniques and intricate designs. While sets like the LEGO City Space series (60348-1) offer a more contemporary take on space exploration, the Blacktron Cruiser appeals to collectors seeking a retro aesthetic. It's a smaller, more affordable option compared to larger LEGO Space sets like the Galaxy Explorer (10497-1).

2 Minifigures Included

Blacktron Droid

7 parts

C+

Blacktron I - Rerelease

6 parts

B+

The set includes a rerelease of the classic Blacktron I minifigure and a Blacktron Droid, adding to the set's appeal for collectors and fans of the original LEGO Space theme.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 356
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 94 unique parts, 343 pieces
Minifigures: 2

The official piece count includes the 13 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. 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.

Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 10102362 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Tile Special 2 x ...

Part #: 11203 2× Black

Brick Wedged, Slo...

Part #: 13349 1× Black

Panel 1 x 4 x 1 w...

Part #: 15207 4× Black

Tile Special Roun...

Part #: 15535 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 1× Black

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 15672 8× Black

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 15712 6× Black

Hinge Plate 1 x 4...

Part #: 1927 2× Yellow

Hinge Plate 1 x 4...

Part #: 1927 2× Black

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Panel 1 x 3 x 1

Part #: 23950 2× Black

Wedge Plate 3 x 6...

Part #: 2419 6× Black

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 2× Yellow

Wedge Plate 2 x 2...

Part #: 24299 1× Black

Wedge Plate 2 x 2...

Part #: 24299 2× Yellow

Wedge Plate 2 x 2...

Part #: 24307 2× Yellow

Wedge Plate 2 x 2...

Part #: 24307 1× Black

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 2× Yellow

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 28192 12× Black

Brick Wedged, Slo...

Part #: 29115 1× Black

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 1× Black

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 1× Black

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 6× Black

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 2× Black

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Yellow

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 3× Black

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 7× Black

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 10× Trans-Red

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 4× Yellow

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 10× Black

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× Trans-Red

Flag 7 x 3 with Rod

Part #: 30292 2× Black

Plate 4 x 10

Part #: 3030 1× Black

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 1× Black

Plate 4 x 8

Part #: 3035 1× Black

Brick Sloped 18° ...

Part #: 30363 1× Black

Bar 4L (Lightsabe...

Part #: 30374 4× Trans-Red

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3038 2× Black

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 1× Black

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 4× Black

Wedge Plate 4 x 4...

Part #: 30503 2× Black

Brick 1 x 2 witho...

Part #: 3065 1× Trans-Yellow

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 1× Black

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 1× Black

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 26× Trans-Red

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 1× Trans-Yellow

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 2× Black

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 2× Trans-Red

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 2× Yellow

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 2× Yellow

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 35459 2× Black

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 2× Yellow

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 4× Black

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3665 6× Yellow

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3665 2× Black

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 2× Yellow

Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...

Part #: 36840 2× Black

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 12× Black

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 4× Yellow

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3747b 2× Black

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Black

Tool Screwdriver ...

Part #: 4006 1× Black

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4070 12× Black

Box 2 x 2 x 2 [Ho...

Part #: 4345b 1× Black

Box 2 x 2 x 2 Doo...

Part #: 4346 1× Black

Equipment Camera ...

Part #: 4360 1× Black

Wedge Plate 3 x 2...

Part #: 43722 1× Yellow

Wedge Plate 3 x 2...

Part #: 43723 1× Yellow

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 44728 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 44861 2× Black

Tool Hammer / Mal...

Part #: 4522 1× Black

Bracket 3 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 4598 1× Black

Wedge Plate 12 x ...

Part #: 47397 1× Black

Wedge Plate 12 x ...

Part #: 47398 1× Black

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 1× Trans-Red

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 48336 1× Black

Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...

Part #: 4865b 2× Black

Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...

Part #: 4865b 1× Yellow

Bar 1L with Clip ...

Part #: 48729b 4× Black

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 4× Trans-Red

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 4× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60470b 2× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 60475b 5× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 60476 4× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60478 4× Black

Equipment Hose No...

Part #: 60849 1× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60897 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 18° ...

Part #: 61409 4× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 15× Trans-Red

Tile 1 x 3

Part #: 63864 6× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 63868 2× Black

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 6541 4× Black

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 2× Black

Weapon Hilt Symme...

Part #: 66909 5× Black

Tile 2 x 6

Part #: 69729 1× Black

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 76959 8× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 77808 6× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 85984 4× Black

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 1× Yellow

Equipment Metal D...

Part #: 93106 1× Black

Brick Wedged, Slo...

Part #: 93348 1× Black

Windscreen 10 x 4...

Part #: 98878 1× Trans-Yellow

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 99206 2× Black

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 99563 3× Black

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99780 2× Black

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99780 1× Yellow

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99781 1× Dark Bluish Gray

The set features a high concentration of black elements, making it useful for MOC builders looking to create their own space-themed creations. The trans-red tiles add a distinctive touch and are valuable for adding detail to builds.

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💎 Notable Parts

Trans-Red Tile 1 x 2 with Groove (26x) $3.90

Black Slope 45° 2 x 1 with 2/3 Inverted Cutout and no stud (12x) $1.20

Black Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight (12x) $1.80

Black Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Round Hollow Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] (8x) $1.20

Black Weapon Hilt Symmetric (5x) $0.75

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$8.85

💡 MOC Potential

🚀 Expanded Blacktron base or space station modules

🚢 Smaller Blacktron scout ships or support vehicles

🤖 Blacktron-themed mech or robot

Community Insights

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What Reddit Says

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What YouTubers Say

1 video found

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Currently, there is insufficient review data available to summarize the LEGO Blacktron Cruiser (40580-1). The provided video reviews a different LEGO set (Retro Food Truck) from the same channel.

LEGO® Icons Retro Food Truck (40681)[310 pcs] Step-by-Step Building Instructions @TopBrickBuilder

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What the Community Says

1 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk AI Summary

Currently, there is insufficient review data available to summarize the LEGO Blacktron Cruiser (40580-1). The provided video reviews a different LEGO set (Retro Food Truck) from the same channel.

Reddit Reviews

No Reddit reviews found

YouTube Reviews

1 video

LEGO® Icons Retro Food Truck (40681)[310 pcs] Step-by-Step Building Instructions @TopBrickBuilder

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Inventory Statistics

Unique Parts

356

Official Piece Count

343

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 13 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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