How many pieces are in the WeDo 2.0 Core Set?

WeDo 2.0 Core Set contains 280 pieces.

When was the WeDo 2.0 Core Set released?

WeDo 2.0 Core Set was released in 2016.

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🏛 WeDo

Set #45300

WeDo 2.0 Core Set

The WeDo 2.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Beginner build Ideal for elementary and middle school students, educators, and parents wanting to introduce coding and robotics concepts in a fun, hands-on way.
Build: 280 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $224.95 list price · 80.3¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★★☆ 4.1 community rating from 7 ratings

The WeDo 2.0 Core Set is well-regarded for its educational value and ease of use, making it a hit with teachers and young learners. Some users note that the set's reliance on the WeDo software and the limited building options compared to more advanced robotics kits can be a drawback.

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📝 Our Take

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The WeDo 2.0 Core Set is an excellent entry point into the world of LEGO robotics and coding. Designed for educational purposes, it provides a hands-on learning experience that combines building with basic programming concepts, making it an ideal tool for introducing STEM principles to young learners.

This set is perfect for educators and parents looking to engage children in interactive learning. With its intuitive software and easy-to-assemble components, it allows kids to build and program their own robots and machines, fostering creativity and problem-solving skills.

Skip this if you're an advanced LEGO builder seeking complex construction techniques or display pieces. This set is geared towards beginners and educational use; for more challenging builds, consider LEGO Technic sets like the 42156-1 Peugeot 9X8 24H Le Mans Hybrid Hypercar.

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🧱 Building Experience

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280

Pieces

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4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Easy-to-follow building instructions designed for young learners
Intuitive drag-and-drop programming interface
Includes a variety of sensors and motors to create interactive models
Focuses on STEM education through playful exploration

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

The WeDo 2.0 Core Set, being an educational set, has a unique investment profile. Its value is primarily driven by its utility in educational settings. As a retired set, its price may increase due to scarcity, particularly if demand from schools and educational programs remains strong. However, its investment potential is limited compared to licensed or collector-focused sets. Investors should consider that its value is tied to the continued relevance of the WeDo platform and curriculum. The relative low piece count may also limit considerable growth.

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📖 About This Set

The accompanying desktop and tablet supported software provides an easy-to-use programming environment and includes the WeDo 2.0 Curriculum Pack, which covers life, physical, earth, and space sciences, as well as engineering. The accompanying eLearning program helps teachers to become confident users of the WeDo 2.0 Core Set.

Key learning values:
Investigating, modelling and designing solutions
Engage students in science by making it real and relevant
Basic programming skills
Collaboration and presentation skills
Critical thinking and problem-solvingUSPs:
Available on both desktop and tablet devices
Integrated documentation tool to document projects: pictures, screen shots, videos, and written text
Inbuilt assessment
Sturdy storage bin and sorting tray for easy classroom management

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The WeDo 2.0 Core Set is designed for younger children compared to the LEGO MINDSTORMS or SPIKE Prime sets. While MINDSTORMS offers more advanced programming and building capabilities, WeDo 2.0 is simpler and more accessible for beginners. Consider LEGO Boost 17101-1 as another alternative for entry-level robotics, but WeDo 2.0's focus on educational curriculum makes it a better choice for classroom use.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 280
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 102 unique parts, 284 pieces

LEGO counts 280 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 284; 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.

Technic Gear 8 To...

Part #: 10928 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile Round 2 x 2 ...

Part #: 14769pr1003 2× White

Plant, Grass Stem...

Part #: 15279 2× Bright Green

Tile Special Roun...

Part #: 15535 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Brick Spe...

Part #: 17114 1× Black

Technic Gear 20 T...

Part #: 18575 2× Black

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 18651 2× Black

Plate Special Rou...

Part #: 18674 2× White

Sports Snowboard ...

Part #: 18746 2× Bright Light Orange

Hub, We-Do

Part #: 19071 1× White

Sensor, Tilt, We-...

Part #: 20841 1× White

Sensor, Motion, W...

Part #: 20844 1× White

Motor, Medium, We...

Part #: 21980 1× White

String Cord Poly,...

Part #: 23241 1× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2458 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 2654 6× Black

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 2780 8× Black

Technic Wedge Bel...

Part #: 2815 2× Black

Lever Small Base ...

Part #: 298c02 2× White

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 4× Bright Light Orange

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 2× Medium Azure

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 2× Medium Azure

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 4× Black

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 6× Medium Azure

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 2× Medium Azure

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 6× White

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 2× Black

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 4× Lime

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 2× Trans-Yellow

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 2× Trans-Green

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 2× Trans-Red

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 2× Medium Azure

Plate Special 3 x...

Part #: 3176 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Plate 2 x...

Part #: 32001 4× Bright Light Orange

Technic Reel 3 x 2

Part #: 32012 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32013 2× White

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32016 2× Medium Azure

Wedge Plate 4 x 6...

Part #: 32059 2× Lime

Technic Axle 2 No...

Part #: 32062 4× Red

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32064a 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Bush 1/2 ...

Part #: 32123b 4× Yellow

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32192 2× Lime

Technic Gear 20 T...

Part #: 32198 2× Tan

Technic Gear 12 T...

Part #: 32270 2× Black

Technic Ball Joint

Part #: 32474 4× Bright Light Orange

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32524 2× Bright Green

Technic Beam 3 x ...

Part #: 32526 2× Bright Green

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 32530 4× Black

Technic Gear 24 T...

Part #: 3648b 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3665 4× Bright Light Orange

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 4× White

Part #: 3706 2× Black

Technic Plate 2 x...

Part #: 3709 4× Bright Light Orange

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 4× White

Technic Bush

Part #: 3713 4× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 10

Part #: 3737 2× Black

Technic Plate 2 x...

Part #: 3738 2× Bright Green

Technic Gear Rack...

Part #: 3743 4× White

Part #: 3941 4× Trans-Light Blue

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 2× Bright Green

Tile 1 x 8 with G...

Part #: 4162 4× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Wedge Bel...

Part #: 4185 6× Trans-Light Blue

Brick Curved 6 x 1

Part #: 42022 4× Lime

Brick Curved 6 x 1

Part #: 42022 2× Trans-Light Blue

Plate 2 x 16

Part #: 4282 2× Black

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 4286 4× Bright Light Orange

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 4287c 4× Lime

Technic Axle 7

Part #: 44294 2× Light Bluish Gray

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 44728 2× White

Technic Axle 3

Part #: 4519 2× Light Bluish Gray

Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 45300 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 45590 2× Black

Technic Worm Gear

Part #: 4716 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plant, Flower 2 x...

Part #: 4727 1× Bright Green

Brick Curved 3 x ...

Part #: 50950 2× Lime

Storage Bin Lid, ...

Part #: 54190 1× Trans-Clear

Storage / Sorting...

Part #: 54572 1× White

Wheel 18mm x 14mm...

Part #: 55982 6× White

Tyre 37 x 18 R Ba...

Part #: 56891 2× Black

Technic Brick Spe...

Part #: 57909b 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 59443 2× Light Bluish Gray

Chain 16L [21 Links]

Part #: 60169 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Round 4 x 4...

Part #: 60474 2× Medium Azure

Plate 1 x 12

Part #: 60479 2× White

Brick Sloped 65° ...

Part #: 60481 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 4× Black

Turntable 4 x 4 S...

Part #: 61485 1× Black

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 62462 2× Bright Green

Plate Special 4 x...

Part #: 64799 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Gearbox 2...

Part #: 6588 1× Trans-Clear

Technic Rubber Be...

Part #: 85544 2× Red

Technic Rubber Be...

Part #: 85546 2× Yellow

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 85984 4× Bright Light Orange

Technic Axle 4 wi...

Part #: 87083 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 87087 2× White

Storage Bin, Dact...

Part #: 900581 1× Blue

Technic Brick Spe...

Part #: 92013 4× Trans-Light Blue

Tyre 30.4 x 14 Of...

Part #: 92402 4× Black

Brick Curved 4 x ...

Part #: 93273 2× Medium Azure

Brick and Axle Se...

Part #: 96874 1× Orange

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 98138pr0008 2× White

Plant, Flower 2 x...

Part #: 98262 1× Red

The set features a selection of Technic pieces and vibrant colors like Medium Azure, Lime and Bright Light Orange that may be useful for MOC builders looking to add functionality and visual appeal to their creations. The inclusion of Technic Wedge Belt Wheels are especially useful for robotics projects.