How many pieces are in the Alien Planet Habitat?

Alien Planet Habitat contains 206 pieces.

What age is the Alien Planet Habitat recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 7+.

When was the Alien Planet Habitat released?

Alien Planet Habitat was released in 2024.

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Set #40716

Alien Planet Habitat

The Alien Planet Habitat is a delightful little vignette.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 7+ · Beginner build Kids aged 7+ and casual LEGO fans
Build: 206 pieces · about 1 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $14.99 list price · 7.3¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★☆☆ 3.6 community rating from 25 ratings

Fans appreciate the set's unique alien figures and vibrant colors, making it a fun and imaginative build. Some feel the habitat structures are a bit basic, but the overall value for the price is considered good.

$14.99

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📝 Our Take

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The Alien Planet Habitat is a delightful little vignette. It offers a burst of color and imagination in a small, affordable package, perfect for adding a touch of the extraterrestrial to any LEGO collection.

This set is perfect for kids and casual LEGO fans. The build is quick and easy, making it a great starter set or a fun little project for a rainy afternoon, and the alien figures are sure to spark imaginative play.

Skip this if you're a seasoned builder seeking a complex project. This set is more about fun and whimsy than intricate techniques; consider larger LEGO City or LEGO Friends sets for a more challenging build.

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206

Pieces

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1.0h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

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17cm × 6cm × 8cm

Dimensions

Build Highlights:

Easy and straightforward build
Focus on creative use of colorful plant elements
Unique alien figures with new eye element
Modular habitat sections for expanding play

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As a smaller, inexpensive set, the Alien Planet Habitat is unlikely to see significant appreciation. However, its low price point and unique alien figures could make it a decent long-term hold, especially if the alien theme becomes more prominent in future LEGO releases. The rising price trend indicates current popularity, but monitor its availability and retirement status for potential future gains. Consider this a low-risk, low-reward investment.

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The Alien Planet Habitat offers a unique theme compared to standard LEGO City or Friends sets. While it's not as complex as larger LEGO space sets, it provides an affordable entry point into imaginative alien-themed play. It's a good alternative to blind bag minifigure series if you're looking for guaranteed alien characters.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 206
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 66 unique parts, 206 pieces

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

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 11477 3× Dark Green

Brick Wedged, Slo...

Part #: 13548 2× Dark Tan

Brick Arch 1 x 3 ...

Part #: 13965 1× Tan

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 14417 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 14418 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 15068 1× Green

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15208 1× Green

Plant, Grass Stem...

Part #: 15279 1× Lime

Plant, Leaves, Ro...

Part #: 15469 1× Lime

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 2× Lime

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 1× Dark Tan

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 1× Green

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 15712 2× Dark Green

Plate Special Rou...

Part #: 18674 1× Dark Purple

Plant, Flower Ste...

Part #: 19119 3× Dark Purple

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 2× Dark Orange

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 2× Dark Tan

Plant, Leaves 6 x 5

Part #: 2417 2× Lavender

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 4× Reddish Brown

Wedge Plate 3 x 3...

Part #: 2450 2× Dark Tan

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 24866 5× Magenta

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 24866 4× Medium Lavender

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 24866 5× Lavender

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 24866 9× Light Aqua

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 26047 4× Yellowish Green

Wedge Plate 2 x 2...

Part #: 26601 4× Medium Azure

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 26604 4× Tan

Plant, Fern 2 x 3...

Part #: 2682 2× Opal Trans-Dark Pink

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 27261 1× Dark Tan

Technic Axle Towball

Part #: 2736 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 1× Tan

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 2× Dark Tan

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 3× Tan

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 1× Dark Orange

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Orange

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 2× Tan

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 3× Dark Orange

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× Yellowish Green

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 3× Dark Orange

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× Lime

Rock 1 x 1 Crysta...

Part #: 30385 4× Opal Trans-Purple

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 2× Dark Tan

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 3× Tan

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 2× Dark Tan

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 2× Dark Orange

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 5× Tan

Plant, Plate 1 x ...

Part #: 32607 10× Bright Light Blue

Plant, Plate 1 x ...

Part #: 32607 5× Bright Pink

Plant, Plate 1 x ...

Part #: 32607 5× Medium Lavender

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3262pr1034 1× Lime

Plate Special Rou...

Part #: 32828 2× Tan

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 35480 3× Lime

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 1× Tan

Brick Arch 1 x 4

Part #: 3659 1× Reddish Brown

Brick Sloped 65° ...

Part #: 3678b 1× Reddish Brown

Plant, Stem with ...

Part #: 37695 6× Lavender

Equipment Candles...

Part #: 37762 2× Black

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Medium Azure

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 49668 2× Yellowish Green

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 53451 2× Yellowish Green

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 1× Lime

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 60475b 2× Tan

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60478 2× Lime

Brick Sloped 65° ...

Part #: 60481 4× Dark Tan

Brick Sloped 65° ...

Part #: 60481 5× Tan

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60897 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 6091 2× Dark Green

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 61252 2× Bright Green

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 6× Dark Turquoise

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 4× Yellowish Green

Food Ice Cream Sc...

Part #: 6254 2× Magenta

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 64847 2× Magenta

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 76959 2× Reddish Brown

Animal Body Part ...

Part #: 80497 2× Black

Animal Body Part ...

Part #: 80497 2× Dark Pink

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 85984 1× Green

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 1× Medium Azure

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 88072 1× Green

Plate Special 10 ...

Part #: 89523 2× Dark Tan

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 98138pr0391 2× Lime

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99780 2× Green

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99781 2× Tan

The set features a vibrant color palette with a good selection of plant elements, making it useful for creating organic-looking MOCs. The variety of slopes and plates in tan and dark tan are always useful for landscape building.