How many pieces are in the Superman: Black Zero Escape?

Superman: Black Zero Escape contains 169 pieces.

When was the Superman: Black Zero Escape released?

Superman: Black Zero Escape was released in 2013.

🏛 Superman

Set #76009

Superman: Black Zero Escape

Superman: Black Zero Escape is a decent attempt to capture a pivotal scene from Man of Steel.

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Who it's for: Beginner build Ideal for younger LEGO fans and DC Comics enthusiasts
Build: 169 pieces · about 1.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $19.99 list price · 11.8¢ per piece
Availability: Likely retired

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

Fans appreciate the inclusion of exclusive minifigures, especially General Zod, but criticize the set's small size and limited building experience. The price-per-piece ratio is considered high for the overall content.

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📝 Our Take

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Superman: Black Zero Escape is a decent attempt to capture a pivotal scene from Man of Steel. While limited by its piece count, the set offers a small diorama of the Black Zero ship interior and three iconic minifigures from the film.

This set is perfect for Superman and DC Comics fans, especially those who enjoyed Man of Steel. The build is relatively quick and simple, making it suitable for younger builders or those seeking a nostalgic trip back to the early days of LEGO DC Super Heroes.

Skip this if you're looking for a complex build or a large-scale model. The set is small and more focused on minifigure play. Consider larger Justice League sets for a more substantial building experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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169

Pieces

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1.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Simple and straightforward construction
Focus on recreating a small scene from the movie
Incorporates play features like a rotating platform
Good introduction to LEGO building for kids

📈 Investment Analysis

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Not enough price history for a trend

C+

Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

Superman: Black Zero Escape presents a mixed investment outlook. Its relatively low piece count and initial MSRP of $19.99 might limit significant appreciation. However, its status as a retired set from the early days of the Man of Steel movie, coupled with the inclusion of exclusive minifigures like General Zod with his helmet and armor, could make it attractive to collectors. The set's long-term value will likely depend on the sustained popularity of the Man of Steel film and the demand for specific minifigures. It's a moderate-risk investment with potential for modest gains, particularly if kept in pristine, unopened condition.

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Compared to other DC Super Heroes sets from the same era, Superman: Black Zero Escape offers a more focused play experience centered around a specific scene. Sets like the Batwing Battle Over Gotham City (6863-1) provided larger vehicles and more complex builds. This set is ideal for minifigure collectors and fans of the Man of Steel movie, while others might prefer larger, more elaborate sets.

3 Minifigures Included

General Zod with Helmet, Armor, and Cape

6 parts

B+

Superman in Dark Blue Outfit (Man of Steel)

5 parts

B+

Lois Lane in Light Bluish Gray Vest

4 parts

The set includes three minifigures: Superman, Lois Lane, and an exclusive General Zod with Helmet, Armor, and Cape. The General Zod minifigure is the most valuable component of the set due to its exclusivity.

📦 Parts Inventory

Piece count: 169
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 75 unique parts, 154 pieces
Minifigures: 3

The piece count includes the 15 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. 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.

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 11211 1× Red

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 12825 3× Light Bluish Gray

Weapon Gun Laser ...

Part #: 13952 1× Pearl Titanium

Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 14674 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 3× Metallic Silver

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 2654 1× Black

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 2780 1× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2921 1× Black

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 1× Black

Bar 7 x 3 [4 Clips]

Part #: 30095 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Black

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 3× Dark Tan

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 6× Green

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30236 1× Black

Tile Special 2 x ...

Part #: 30350c 1× Trans-Brown

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3038 1× Black

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 2× Dark Tan

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30414 3× Black

Wedge Plate 8 x 8...

Part #: 30504 1× Black

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 30586 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 5× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32000 1× Black

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32064b 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32064b 1× Green

Brick 1 x 3

Part #: 3622 2× Black

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 1× Black

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3665 4× Black

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 1× Black

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3747b 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Cone 2 x 2 x 2, O...

Part #: 3942c 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 2× Green

Seat / Chair 2 x ...

Part #: 4079b 1× Dark Green

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4085c 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 42003 1× Black

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 43712 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 3

Part #: 4519 4× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 45590 2× Black

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 1× Dark Tan

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 47456 1× Black

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 47457 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 48336 1× Light Bluish Gray

Bar 1L with Clip ...

Part #: 48729b 6× Dark Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 51739 1× Dark Tan

Wheel 18mm x 14mm...

Part #: 55982 1× Light Bluish Gray

Panel 1 x 6 x 5

Part #: 59349 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 2× Trans-Orange

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 4× Trans-Green

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60470b 2× Black

Comic Book, Super...

Part #: 6047357 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Plate Round 4 x 4...

Part #: 60474 1× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60478 2× Black

Brick Sloped 18° ...

Part #: 61409 4× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Trans-Orange

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 3× Trans-Green

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 4× Metallic Silver

Bar 1 x 4 x 3 [En...

Part #: 62113 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 64225 5× Black

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 6541 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 1.5 ...

Part #: 6553 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 3 wi...

Part #: 6587 1× Dark Tan

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 75937 1× Flat Silver

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 85984 1× Dark Tan

Tile 2 x 4 with G...

Part #: 87079 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Panel 1 x 2 x 3 [...

Part #: 87544 2× Trans-Brown

Aircraft Fuselage...

Part #: 87615 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Hair Combed Back

Part #: 92081 1× Black

Windscreen 8 x 4 ...

Part #: 92579 1× Trans-Clear

Brick Curved 4 x ...

Part #: 93273 2× Black

Brick Round Corne...

Part #: 95188 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Weapon Gun / Pist...

Part #: 95199 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 2× Trans-Clear

Hinge Plate 2 x 4...

Part #: 98286 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 75° ...

Part #: 98560 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 99206 2× Light Bluish Gray

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99780 2× Black

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99781 2× Light Bluish Gray

The set features a good selection of basic bricks and slopes in black and dark bluish gray, useful for general building and spaceship-themed MOCs. The trans-green elements add a distinctive touch for energy effects.

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💎 Notable Parts

Black Wedge Curved 4 x 3 No Studs [Plain] (5x) $0.50

Dark Bluish Gray Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud (5x) $0.35

Metallic Silver Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove (3x) $0.75

Trans-Green Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] (4x) $0.60

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$2.20

💡 MOC Potential

🚢 Expand the Black Zero interior with additional sections.

🏙 Use the parts to create a small Kryptonian landscape.

🚀 Build a small escape pod for Lois Lane.

Community Insights

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What YouTubers Say

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BlockTalk AI

LEGO YouTubers generally give the Superman Black Zero Escape set positive reviews, with an average score of 4.0/5. Reviewers appreciate the inclusion of Superman, Lois Lane, and General Zod minifigures, however some reviewers find the Black Zero ship section incomplete.

LEGO Superman Man of Steel Black Zero Escape Review, Unboxing, Time Lapse Build - LEGO 76009

BricksNerd • 49.0K views Review

What the Community Says

1 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk AI Summary

BricksNerd highlights the escape pod design as a positive aspect, while also noting the Black Zero ship section feels incomplete. Pinoytoygeek showcases the minifigures and play features, focusing on the action elements of the set and demonstrating the escape pod's functionality.