What age is the Drop Ship recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 9-16.

When was the Drop Ship released?

Drop Ship was released in 2010.

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🏛 Hero Factory

Set #7160

Drop Ship

The Hero Factory Drop Ship is a unique and ambitious set from a beloved theme.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 9+ · Intermediate build Ideal for fans of Hero Factory and Technic builders who enjoy functional models.
Build: 390 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $49.99 list price · 12.8¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★★☆ 4.3 community rating from 31 ratings

Fans appreciate the Drop Ship's unique design and wing-flapping mechanism, but some find the color scheme less appealing than other Hero Factory sets. The build is generally considered enjoyable, though some find the price point a bit high.

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📝 Our Take

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The Hero Factory Drop Ship is a unique and ambitious set from a beloved theme. It's a standout vehicle designed to transport Hero Pods across the galaxy, featuring a striking blue and gray color scheme and a distinctive wing-flapping mechanism.

This set is perfect for Hero Factory enthusiasts and builders interested in Technic functionality. The build offers a satisfying experience with moving parts and a sturdy final model ideal for display or swooshing around.

Skip this if you prefer minifigure-scale sets or are looking for a more traditional LEGO aesthetic. Consider other Hero Factory sets or similar-sized vehicles from themes like Star Wars or City for a different building experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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390

Pieces

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4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

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9-16

Ages

Build Highlights:

Unique wing-flapping mechanism activated by a trigger
Incorporates Technic elements for structural integrity and functionality
Large size and imposing design make for an impressive display piece
Features a cockpit for the pilot and storage for Hero Pods

📈 Investment Analysis

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

The Hero Factory Drop Ship presents a moderate investment opportunity. Its status as a retired set from a popular but niche theme gives it some appeal to collectors. The rising price trend suggests increasing demand, but the theme's long-term collectibility is less certain than more established LEGO lines like Star Wars or modular buildings. The set's piece count and unique design contribute to its potential value. However, investors should be aware that its value is heavily tied to the continued popularity of the Hero Factory theme.

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📖 About This Set

Pick up and drop off hero pods all over the universe with the LEGO HERO FACTORY Drop Ship. With the pilot at the controls, this star cruiser blasts rookies and heroes everywhere they need to go- at light speed! Tough armor and an H4 Force Ball Shooter makes this ship a must have part of the team. Pull trigger to flap wings and fly! Includes pilot and drop ship Drop Ship features realistic details including stealth wings, fins and soft exhaust hoses Over 17' (43.2cm) long and 9' (22cm) tall

⚖ Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other Hero Factory sets, the Drop Ship offers a more complex and Technic-focused building experience. While sets like the individual Hero figures prioritize poseability and action features, the Drop Ship emphasizes vehicle design and functionality. In terms of price range, similar-sized Star Wars sets might offer broader appeal due to the established franchise. However, the Drop Ship stands out for its unique design within the Hero Factory universe.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 390
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 80 unique parts, 394 pieces

LEGO counts 390 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 394; 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 Axle Towball

Part #: 2736 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 2780 59× Black

Bar 4L (Lightsabe...

Part #: 30374 2× Trans-Red

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32009 7× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32016 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32034 6× Black

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 32039 4× Black

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 32054 11× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 2 No...

Part #: 32062 10× Red

Technic Knob Wheel

Part #: 32072 4× Yellow

Technic Axle 5

Part #: 32073 12× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Bush 1/2 ...

Part #: 32123b 3× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Doubl...

Part #: 32138 3× Black

Technic Beam 2 x ...

Part #: 32140 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 2 x ...

Part #: 32140 5× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32184 4× Black

Axle Hose, Soft 19L

Part #: 32235 2× Yellow

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32271 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32316 3× Yellow

Part #: 32524 5× Yellow

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32524 3× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32525 2× Yellow

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32525 5× Black

Technic Beam 3 x ...

Part #: 32526 2× Yellow

Technic Beam 3 x ...

Part #: 32526 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 3 x ...

Part #: 33299a 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 4

Part #: 3705 2× Black

Technic Axle 6

Part #: 3706 4× Black

Technic Axle 8

Part #: 3707 1× Black

Technic Bush

Part #: 3713 11× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 10

Part #: 3737 2× Black

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 3749 2× Tan

Equipment Signal ...

Part #: 3900 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 40490 4× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 41239 4× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 41239 5× Yellow

Technic Tooth 1 x...

Part #: 41669 6× Trans-Red

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 41677 4× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 42003 7× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 43093 12× Blue

Wheel 56 x 34 Tec...

Part #: 44772 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 3

Part #: 4519 16× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 45590 4× Black

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 48989 1× Light Bluish Gray

Projectile, Large...

Part #: 54821 4× Flat Silver

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 57585 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 59443 14× Black

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 59443 2× Yellow

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 60483 7× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 9

Part #: 60485 1× Light Bluish Gray

Large Figure Skel...

Part #: 60896 2× Medium Blue

Large Figure Engi...

Part #: 60930 2× Flat Silver

Large Figure Wing

Part #: 60935 4× Flat Silver

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Trans-Red

Large Figure Wing...

Part #: 61800 2× Flat Silver

Large Figure Engi...

Part #: 61801 4× Flat Silver

Launcher, Large F...

Part #: 62233 1× Pearl Light Gray

Large Figure Foot...

Part #: 62386 2× Black

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 62462 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Panel Cur...

Part #: 62531 2× Yellow

Large Figure Hand...

Part #: 64251 2× Blue

Large Figure Head...

Part #: 64262 1× Trans-Medium Blue

Large Figure Mask...

Part #: 64330 1× Blue

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 64391 2× Yellow

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 64392 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 64393 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 64394 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 64394 1× Yellow

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 64680 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 64680 1× Yellow

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 64681 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 64682 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 64683 2× Yellow

Wheel Hard Plasti...

Part #: 64712 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 6536 10× Yellow

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 6536 2× Red

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 6558 31× Blue

Technic Axle 3 wi...

Part #: 6587 4× Dark Tan

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 6628 2× Black

Hose, Ribbed 7mm ...

Part #: 78c18 2× Pearl Light Gray

Rubber Belt Small...

Part #: 85543 2× White

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 87082 6× Light Bluish Gray

Large Figure Skel...

Part #: 87794 1× Black

Large Figure Skel...

Part #: 87796 2× Blue

Large Figure Ches...

Part #: 87799 1× Flat Silver

Large Figure Ches...

Part #: 87807 1× Blue

🧱 Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 90067 1× [No Color/Any Color]

The set features a strong emphasis on Technic elements, providing a good selection of axles, pins, and connectors for MOC builders interested in functional models. The light bluish gray, black, blue, and yellow elements are present in useful quantities.

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💎 Notable Parts

Blue Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots (31x) $3.10

Light Bluish Gray Technic Axle 5 (12x) $0.60

Black Technic Beam 1 x 11.5 Double Bent Thick (7x) $2.10

Yellow Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular (10x) $1.50

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$7.30

💡 MOC Potential

🚀 Futuristic spaceship variants with improved aerodynamics

🤖 Large-scale mechs using the set's Technic components

🚗 Armored ground vehicles with enhanced weaponry

Community Insights

Real opinions from Reddit and YouTube

What Reddit Says

No Reddit discussions found for this set.

What YouTubers Say

Based on 5 videos

3.4 /5

Mixed

20% positive

BlockTalk AI

Overall sentiment towards the LEGO Hero Factory Drop Ship (7160) is mixed, averaging 3.4/5 across analyzed YouTube content. While not overwhelmingly positive, it is viewed as fun to build. The set's functionality and usefulness for vehicle creations are appreciated.

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Community Sentiment

Based on 5 YouTube reviews

Not enough Reddit data

YouTube

3.4 /5

Mixed

20% positive

Positive

Mixed

Critical

Common Feedback

+ Fun, Build

BlockTalk AI Analysis

What the Community Says

1 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk AI Summary

J New Brick Builds initially found the set bland but changed his mind after building it, appreciating the grabbing arms for Hero Factory canisters. He also highlights the set's pieces as useful for vehicle building, making it a good playset.