How many pieces are in the EV3 Expansion Set?

EV3 Expansion Set contains 853 pieces.

When was the EV3 Expansion Set released?

EV3 Expansion Set was released in 2013.

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EV3 Expansion Set

The EV3 Expansion Set is a fantastic way to enhance your LEGO Mindstorms experience.

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Who it's for: Intermediate build Mindstorms users who want to expand their building options and create more complex robots.
Build: 853 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $99.95 list price · 11.7¢ per piece
Availability: Likely retired

★★★★☆ 4.2 community rating from 23 ratings

Fans appreciate the increased building possibilities and versatility this expansion set provides to the Mindstorms EV3 system. Some users find the set essential for advanced projects but note that it is only useful when combined with the core EV3 set.

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📝 Our Take

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The EV3 Expansion Set is a fantastic way to enhance your LEGO Mindstorms experience. It provides a wide array of additional elements to expand building possibilities and create more complex and interesting robots and machines.

This set is perfect for Mindstorms enthusiasts who want to take their creations to the next level. The extra parts allow for greater customization and more robust designs, making it ideal for both educational and recreational purposes. The set is particularly useful in classroom settings.

Skip this if you're new to LEGO Mindstorms or prefer standalone sets. This expansion is designed to complement the core EV3 set; without it, the expansion is of limited use. Consider purchasing the core EV3 set first.

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🧱 Building Experience

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853

Pieces

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4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Increased design flexibility with a wider range of Technic elements.
Opportunity to build larger and more stable structures.
Experimentation with different mechanical designs and functionalities.
Integration with the core EV3 set for enhanced programming and control.

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The EV3 Expansion Set, being a retired product, has seen a steady increase in price. Its value stems from its compatibility with the popular Mindstorms system and the additional building elements it provides. As the Mindstorms line continues to evolve, older sets like this one become increasingly desirable for collectors and educators looking to maintain or expand their existing systems. However, the investment potential is tied to the continued demand for the EV3 platform and the availability of compatible components.

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Compared to other Mindstorms expansions, the EV3 Expansion Set provides a broad range of general-purpose Technic elements rather than focusing on specific functionalities. While newer expansion packs might offer specialized sensors or motors, this set excels in providing the building blocks needed for versatile designs. Consider this set for general expansion or specific function add-ons.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 853
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 133 unique parts, 856 pieces

LEGO counts 853 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 856; 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 Pin Conne...

Part #: 10197 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 10288 5× Dark Brown

Technic Gear 8 To...

Part #: 10928 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 11478 4× Black

Part #: 11954 4× Black

Wheel 18 x 8 with...

Part #: 13971 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Tread Att...

Part #: 14149 28× Red

Wheel 56 x 34 Tec...

Part #: 15038 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 2654 2× Black

Technic Axle Towball

Part #: 2736 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 2780 170× Black

Technic Pin 3/4

Part #: 32002 6× Tan

Technic Link 1 x ...

Part #: 32005a 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32009 2× White

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32009 4× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32013 6× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32014 2× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32015 3× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32016 4× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32034 5× Black

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 32039 22× Black

Technic Axle 2 No...

Part #: 32062 22× Red

Technic Axle 5

Part #: 32073 8× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Bush 1/2 ...

Part #: 32123b 16× Yellow

Technic Pin Doubl...

Part #: 32138 4× Black

Technic Beam 2 x ...

Part #: 32140 4× Red

Technic Beam 2 x ...

Part #: 32140 8× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32184 4× Black

Technic Gear 20 T...

Part #: 32198 1× Tan

Technic Gear 20 T...

Part #: 32269 1× Black

Technic Gear 12 T...

Part #: 32270 2× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32278 13× White

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32316 5× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Steering ...

Part #: 32494 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32523 10× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32523 2× Red

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32523 1× White

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32524 16× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32525 6× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 3 x ...

Part #: 32526 6× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 32556 14× Tan

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 32557 4× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 3 x ...

Part #: 33299a 1× Black

Technic Gear 24 T...

Part #: 3648b 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Gear 40 T...

Part #: 3649 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 4

Part #: 3705 5× Black

Technic Axle 6

Part #: 3706 1× Black

Technic Axle 8

Part #: 3707 1× Black

Technic Axle 12

Part #: 3708 1× Black

Technic Bush

Part #: 3713 45× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 10

Part #: 3737 1× Black

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 3749 6× Tan

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 2× Trans-Light Blue

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 2× Trans-Neon Green

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 4× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 40490 7× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Tooth 1 x...

Part #: 41669 2× Red

Technic Tooth 1 x...

Part #: 41669 1× White

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 41677 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 41677 2× Black

Tyre 56 x 28 ZR S...

Part #: 41897 2× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 42003 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Wheel 11 x 8 with...

Part #: 42610 7× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 43093 57× Blue

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 43857 3× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 7

Part #: 44294 2× Light Bluish Gray

Tyre 43.2 x 22 ZR

Part #: 44309 2× Black

Tyre 68.8 x 36 ZR

Part #: 44771 4× Black

Technic Axle 3

Part #: 4519 12× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Worm Gear

Part #: 4716 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 48989 10× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Turntable...

Part #: 50163 1× Light Bluish Gray

Storage Bin, Dact...

Part #: 54187 1× Black

Storage Bin Lid, ...

Part #: 54190 1× Trans-Clear

Storage / Sorting...

Part #: 54572 1× White

Technic Axle 8 wi...

Part #: 55013 6× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 55615 4× Light Bluish Gray

Wheel 18mm x 14mm...

Part #: 55982 5× Light Bluish Gray

Wheel 30.4 x 20 w...

Part #: 56145 3× Light Bluish Gray

Wheel 43.2 x 26 T...

Part #: 56908 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Tread Spr...

Part #: 57519 2× Black

Flexible Ribbed H...

Part #: 57539 2× Flat Silver

Technic Axle 5.5 ...

Part #: 59426 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 59443 4× Red

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 4× Trans-Red

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 60483 6× Black

Technic Beam 3 x ...

Part #: 60484 2× Black

Technic Axle 9

Part #: 60485 5× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Universal...

Part #: 61903 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 62462 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Gear Diff...

Part #: 62821b 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 63869 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 5 x ...

Part #: 64178 6× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam Fram...

Part #: 64179 9× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 64391 2× Black

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 64393 1× Black

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 64394 1× Black

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 64680 1× Black

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 64681 1× Black

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 64683 2× Black

Technic Gear Rack...

Part #: 64781 2× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 6536 4× Light Bluish Gray

Part #: 6542b 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 1.5 ...

Part #: 6553 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 6558 33× Blue

Technic Cam

Part #: 6575 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 3 wi...

Part #: 6587 16× Dark Tan

Technic Gear 12 T...

Part #: 6589 3× Tan

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 6628 8× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 6629 2× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 6632 10× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Changeove...

Part #: 6641 1× Red

Hose, Ribbed 7mm ...

Part #: 78c19 4× Trans-Light Blue

Rubber Belt Small...

Part #: 85543 2× White

Technic Rubber Be...

Part #: 85544 2× Red

Technic Rubber Be...

Part #: 85545 2× Blue

Technic Rubber Be...

Part #: 85546 2× Yellow

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 87080 1× Black

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 87082 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 4 wi...

Part #: 87083 8× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 87086 1× Black

Technic Gear 20 T...

Part #: 87407 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 87408 1× Black

Technic Link Trea...

Part #: 88323 5× Black

Tyre 24 x 14 Shal...

Part #: 89201 2× Black

Technic Steering ...

Part #: 92906 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Steering ...

Part #: 92908 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Steering ...

Part #: 92909 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Steering ...

Part #: 92910 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Steering ...

Part #: 92911 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 6× Trans-Red

Large Figure Weap...

Part #: 98578 2× Trans-Dark Blue

Large Figure Weap...

Part #: 98585 2× Trans-Light Blue

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 98989 3× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 4 wi...

Part #: 99008 2× Tan

Technic Beam Tria...

Part #: 99773 5× Light Bluish Gray

This set is a great source of Technic pins, axles, and beams, making it ideal for expanding existing Mindstorms creations or for general Technic building. The high quantity of Black Technic Pins and Light Bluish Gray Technic Bushes are particularly useful.