How many pieces are in the CARGO CONNECT Explore Set?

CARGO CONNECT Explore Set contains 885 pieces.

What age is the CARGO CONNECT Explore Set recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 7+.

When was the CARGO CONNECT Explore Set released?

CARGO CONNECT Explore Set was released in 2021.

🏛 FIRST LEGO League

Set #45817

CARGO CONNECT Explore Set

The CARGO CONNECT Explore Set is a fantastic entry point into the world of FIRST LEGO League.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 7+ · Beginner build Ideal for kids aged 6-10, educators, and parents looking for a fun and educational LEGO experience
Build: 885 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Availability: Likely retired

★★★★☆ 4.2 AI-generated review score, not a customer rating

Fans appreciate the educational value and accessible build of this set, making it ideal for introducing children to engineering concepts. The interactive elements and challenges are well-received, though some find the design basic compared to more complex LEGO sets.

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📝 Our Take

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The CARGO CONNECT Explore Set is a fantastic entry point into the world of FIRST LEGO League. Designed to introduce younger builders to the basics of engineering and problem-solving through cargo transportation scenarios, this set offers a blend of fun and educational value.

This set is perfect for educators, parents, and LEGO enthusiasts looking to engage children in STEM learning. The build is straightforward and accessible, making it ideal for group activities and classroom settings. The interactive elements and challenges encourage creative thinking and collaboration.

Skip this if you're an advanced builder seeking a complex and challenging project. This set prioritizes educational content and ease of assembly over intricate design. Consider sets from the LEGO Technic line for a more advanced building experience.

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885

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4.5h

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Build Highlights:

Simple and engaging build process, perfect for beginners
Focus on real-world cargo transportation concepts
Includes a variety of interactive elements and challenges
Promotes teamwork and problem-solving skills

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The CARGO CONNECT Explore Set, being a retired educational set, holds moderate investment potential. Its value is primarily driven by its appeal to educators and FIRST LEGO League enthusiasts. The rising price trend suggests increasing demand, but the relatively low piece count might limit significant appreciation. As an educational set, its long-term value will depend on the continued popularity of FIRST LEGO League and the demand for educational resources. However, it's not an investment for quick returns.

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Compared to other educational LEGO sets, the CARGO CONNECT Explore Set focuses specifically on cargo transportation and logistics. While sets like LEGO Education SPIKE Prime (45678-1) offer broader robotics and coding applications, this set provides a more targeted and accessible introduction to engineering concepts related to supply chains and delivery systems. Its simplicity makes it ideal for younger learners and classroom environments.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 885
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 186 unique parts, 885 pieces

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

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 11211 4× White

Sports Roller Skate

Part #: 11253 2× Pearl Gold

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 11477 4× Blue

Brick Wedged, Slo...

Part #: 13349 2× White

Brick 1 x 1 x 3

Part #: 14716 2× Red

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 15068 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 15456 2× Light Bluish Gray

Tile Special Roun...

Part #: 15535 2× Orange

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Part #: 15712 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Gear 20 T...

Part #: 18575 4× Tan

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 18651 2× Black

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 18653 4× Bright Light Orange

Equipment Radio [...

Part #: 19220 2× Black

Wing, Tail 4 x 1 x 3

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Brick 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 2× Dark Bluish Gray

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Plate 2 x 2 Corner

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Plate 2 x 2 Corner

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Plate 2 x 2 Corner

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Propeller 3 Blade...

Part #: 2421 2× Black

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 5× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 1× Light Bluish Gray

Equipment Medical...

Part #: 24312 1× Light Bluish Gray

Wheel Wheelchair ...

Part #: 24314c01 2× Trans-Clear

Windscreen 3 x 4 ...

Part #: 2437 2× Trans-Light Blue

Plate 2 x 12

Part #: 2445 2× Orange

Brick 2 x 6

Part #: 2456 2× White

Brick 2 x 6

Part #: 2456 2× Medium Azure

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 24866 6× Bright Light Orange

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 24866 6× Magenta

Wheel Skateboard ...

Part #: 2496 3× Black

Wheel Holder, Pla...

Part #: 2655 2× Light Bluish Gray

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 28802 2× Light Bluish Gray

Lever Small Base ...

Part #: 298c02 4× Red

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 8× Orange

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 8× Medium Azure

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 4× Black

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 4× White

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 4× Reddish Brown

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 9× Bright Light Orange

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 8× Lime

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 8× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 4

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Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 8× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 2

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Brick 2 x 2

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Brick 2 x 2

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Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 1× Green

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 4× Reddish Brown

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 5× Medium Azure

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 5× Lime

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 4× Orange

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 4× White

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 5× Blue

Handlebars

Part #: 30031 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 8× Orange

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 8× Medium Azure

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 2× Yellow

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 8× Blue

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 8× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 8× Lime

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 8× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 8× Bright Light Orange

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× Lime

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× Bright Light Orange

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× Medium Azure

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× Blue

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× Orange

Brick 2 x 8

Part #: 3007 2× Blue

Brick 2 x 8

Part #: 3007 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 8

Part #: 3008 2× White

Brick 1 x 8

Part #: 3008 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 1× Medium Azure

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 2× Orange

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 3× Lime

Plant, Sea Grass

Part #: 30093 2× Bright Green

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 9× Bright Light Orange

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 8× Medium Azure

Brick 1 x 4

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Brick 1 x 4

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Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 8× Blue

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 8× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 8× Lime

Box / Crate with ...

Part #: 30150 4× Yellow

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Part #: 3022 1× Green

Part #: 3023 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Lime

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Black

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 4× Black

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× Medium Azure

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× Lime

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 4× Medium Azure

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 2× Black

Plate 4 x 8

Part #: 3035 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

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Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 2× Bright Light Orange

Brick Sloped 45° ...

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Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 4× Trans-Clear

Brick Sloped 45° ...

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Brick Sloped 45° ...

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Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30414 2× Red

Wedge Plate 4 x 4...

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Brick Round 1 x 1...

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Tile 2 x 2 with G...

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Tile 1 x 2 with C...

Part #: 3069bpr0307 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Plate 2 x...

Part #: 32001 3× Bright Light Orange

Plate Special 1 x...

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Technic Brick 1 x...

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Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32064a 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 5

Part #: 32073 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Bush 1/2 ...

Part #: 32123b 1× Yellow

Technic Gear 12 T...

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Technic Beam 1 x ...

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Brick 1 x 2 x 2 w...

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Technic Beam 1 x ...

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Technic Beam 3 x ...

Part #: 32526 2× Orange

Plant, Plate 1 x ...

Part #: 32607 4× Lime

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 3298 2× Yellow

Plant, Apple

Part #: 33051 1× Red

Wheel 8 x 6 with ...

Part #: 34337 20× White

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 4× Bright Light Orange

Dish 4 x 4 Invert...

Part #: 35394 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 3

Part #: 3622 4× Light Bluish Gray

Minifig Head, Bla...

Part #: 3626cpr0891 1× Yellow

Minifig Head Nya ...

Part #: 3626cpr0893 1× Yellow

Minifig Head Blue...

Part #: 3626cpr1579 1× Yellow

Minifig Head, Thi...

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Minifig Head Ninj...

Part #: 3626cpr1628 1× Yellow

Minifig Head, Gla...

Part #: 3626cpr1665 1× Yellow

Minifig Head, Eye...

Part #: 3626cpr1965 1× Yellow

Minifig Head, Eye...

Part #: 3626cpr1966 1× Yellow

Brick Arch 1 x 4

Part #: 3659 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 4× Medium Azure

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 2× Orange

Technic Pin witho...

Part #: 3673 1× Light Bluish Gray

Turntable 2 x 2 P...

Part #: 3679 2× Light Bluish Gray

Turntable 2 x 2 P...

Part #: 3680 2× Red

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3701 6× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3702 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 4

Part #: 3705 2× Red

Technic Axle 4

Part #: 3705 1× Black

Technic Axle 6

Part #: 3706 2× Black

Technic Axle 8

Part #: 3707 2× Red

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 1× Green

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 1× Bright Light Orange

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 5× Blue

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 6× Light Bluish Gray

Part #: 3823 3× Trans-Clear

Steering Stand 1 ...

Part #: 3829c01 1× White

Steering Stand 1 ...

Part #: 3829c01 4× Yellow

Helmet, Construct...

Part #: 3833 1× White

Equipment Magnify...

Part #: 38648pat0001 1× Black

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3894 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3895 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 4× Trans-Light Blue

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 4× Lime

Cone 2 x 2 x 2, O...

Part #: 3942c 2× White

Antenna 1 x 4 wit...

Part #: 3957b 1× Light Bluish Gray

Tool Screwdriver ...

Part #: 4006 1× Flat Silver

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 40490 2× Blue

Seat / Chair 2 x ...

Part #: 4079b 2× Blue

Tile 1 x 8 with G...

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Tile 1 x 8 with G...

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Tile 1 x 8 with G...

Part #: 4162 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 41740 3× Red

Mudguard 2 x 4 wi...

Part #: 41854 2× Magenta

Brick Curved 6 x 1

Part #: 42022 4× Lime

Technic Driving R...

Part #: 42195 1× Light Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 4 x 4...

Part #: 43719 2× Orange

Bag / Briefcase

Part #: 4449 1× Reddish Brown

Technic Axle 3

Part #: 4519 2× Yellow

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 45677 2× Red

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 4600 14× Light Bluish Gray

Helmet, Sports, w...

Part #: 46303 1× Magenta

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 2× Blue

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 48336 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 4871 1× White

Tile Special 2 x ...

Part #: 49153 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Train Wheel Small...

Part #: 50254 12× Black

Wedge Plate 8 x 3...

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Wedge Plate 8 x 3...

Part #: 50305 1× White

Brick Curved 3 x ...

Part #: 50950 2× Medium Azure

Brick Curved 3 x ...

Part #: 50950 2× Lime

Flexible Ribbed H...

Part #: 57539 2× Flat Silver

Wheel 11 x 12 wit...

Part #: 6014b 4× Yellow

Wheel Arch, Mudgu...

Part #: 60212 6× Bright Light Orange

Wheel Arch, Mudgu...

Part #: 60212 4× Red

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60478 4× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 60483 1× Orange

Door Frame 1 x 4 ...

Part #: 60596 2× Red

Door 1 x 4 x 6 Sm...

Part #: 60616b 2× White

Brick 1 x 10

Part #: 6111 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Wave / Flame Roun...

Part #: 6126b 2× Trans-Light Blue

Wave / Flame Roun...

Part #: 6126b 2× Trans-Orange

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 61332 13× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 8× Trans-Yellow

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 7× Trans-Red

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 9× Trans-Clear

Plate Special 4 x...

Part #: 6180 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 62462 1× Orange

Hair Short Bob Cut

Part #: 62711 1× Black

Hair Short, Tousl...

Part #: 62810 1× Dark Orange

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 63082 2× Black

Tile 1 x 3

Part #: 63864 1× Lime

Tile 1 x 3

Part #: 63864 1× Medium Azure

Plate Special 1 x...

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Plate Special 1 x...

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Plate Special 4 x...

Part #: 64799 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Bicycle Frame, Re...

Part #: 65574 1× Magenta

Technic Pin 1/2 w...

Part #: 65826 4× Bright Green

Tile Special 2 x ...

Part #: 65886 1× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 66897 8× Black

Propeller 4 Blade...

Part #: 67737 1× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 85861 6× Trans-Light Blue

Hair Mid-Length w...

Part #: 85974 1× Bright Light Yellow

Tile 2 x 4 with G...

Part #: 87079 5× White

Tile 2 x 4 with G...

Part #: 87079 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Tyre 15 x 6 Offse...

Part #: 87414 20× Black

Panel 1 x 2 x 3 [...

Part #: 87544 1× Red

Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [...

Part #: 87552 8× Trans-Clear

Equipment Oar / P...

Part #: 87585 1× Reddish Brown

Tyre 21 x 12 with...

Part #: 87697 4× Black

Hair Ponytail and...

Part #: 87990 1× Reddish Brown

Hair Bubble Style...

Part #: 87995 1× Black

Plate 16 x 16

Part #: 91405 3× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 14

Part #: 91988 1× Black

Plate 8 x 16

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Plate 8 x 16

Part #: 92438 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Wheel Bicycle, Fi...

Part #: 92851 2× Trans-Clear

Brick Curved 4 x ...

Part #: 93273 2× White

Brick and Axle Se...

Part #: 96874 1× Orange

Hips and Lime Legs

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Hips and White Legs

Part #: 970c27 2× White

Hips and Orange Legs

Part #: 970c34 2× Orange

Hips and Medium A...

Part #: 970c42 2× Medium Azure

Torso, Tank Top w...

Part #: 973c01h01pr4770 1× White

Torso, Halter Top...

Part #: 973c01h01pr4902 1× Orange

Torso, V-Neck Shi...

Part #: 973c27h01pr4202 1× White

Torso, Jacket Ope...

Part #: 973c31h01pr2875 1× Green

Torso, Sweater, V...

Part #: 973c31h01pr4901 1× Green

Torso Safety Vest...

Part #: 973c32h01pr2998 1× Orange

Torso Button Shir...

Part #: 973c32h01pr3360 1× Medium Blue

Torso Shirt with ...

Part #: 973c32h01pr5248 1× Medium Blue

Engine, Smooth Sm...

Part #: 98302 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Hair Spiked

Part #: 98385 1× Reddish Brown

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 99207 8× Dark Bluish Gray

Playmat, CARGO CO...

Part #: upn0417 1× [No Color/Any Color]

The set includes a good selection of basic bricks and plates in various colors, useful for general building and expanding existing LEGO collections. The 'CARGO CONNECT' printed tiles are unique and add a nice touch to the models.