How many pieces are in the Knowhere Escape Mission?

Knowhere Escape Mission contains 434 pieces.

When was the Knowhere Escape Mission released?

Knowhere Escape Mission was released in 2014.

🏛 Guardians of the Galaxy

Set #76020

Knowhere Escape Mission

Knowhere Escape Mission is a surprisingly detailed set for its size.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Intermediate build Perfect for teens and adults who love the Guardians of the Galaxy and enjoy detailed playsets
Build: 434 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 unique minifigure selection and the set's accurate representation of the Knowhere environment. Some reviewers note that the build can be repetitive and the overall size is smaller than expected for the price.

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📝 Our Take

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Knowhere Escape Mission is a surprisingly detailed set for its size. Capturing the chaotic atmosphere of Knowhere from Guardians of the Galaxy, it packs a lot of action and unique elements into a relatively small package, making it a memorable addition to any Marvel collection.

This set is perfect for Guardians of the Galaxy fans and those looking for a fun, moderately challenging build. The play features and posable mining pod offer great playability, while the minifigures are a major draw.

Skip this if you're expecting a massive, complex build or are not a fan of the Guardians of the Galaxy theme. Consider larger Marvel sets like the Milano Spaceship Rescue for a more substantial building experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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434

Pieces

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4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Building the posable mining pod with its unique design
Incorporating play features like the firing missiles
Creating the rock-like structures of Knowhere
Designing the interior details of the mining station

📈 Investment Analysis

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

The Knowhere Escape Mission set presents a moderate investment opportunity. As a retired LEGO set from the popular Guardians of the Galaxy theme, it benefits from the franchise's enduring appeal. The set's relatively low piece count and original retail price may limit significant appreciation, but the exclusive Rocket Raccoon minifigure and overall collectibility of the theme could drive value over time. Investors should monitor aftermarket prices and consider the set's condition and completeness to maximize potential returns. Risks include potential re-releases or similar sets that could dilute its exclusivity.

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⚖ Compare Similar Sets

The Milano Spaceship Rescue

Guardians of the Galaxy • 665 pcs

$74.99

The Milano vs. The Abilisk

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 • 460 pcs

Compared to other Guardians of the Galaxy sets like the Milano Spaceship Rescue, Knowhere Escape Mission offers a smaller, more focused play experience. While the Milano provides a larger ship build, Knowhere focuses on a specific location and includes unique minifigures. Collectors interested in minifigure selection and location-based play might prefer Knowhere, while those seeking a larger ship model may opt for the Milano.

3 Minifigures Included

The Sakaaran

4 parts

B+

Rocket Raccoon in Orange Outfit

The set features Rocket Raccoon in an exclusive orange outfit, making it highly desirable for minifigure collectors. Nebula is also a key character, adding to the set's appeal.

📦 Parts Inventory

Piece count: 434
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 129 unique parts, 423 pieces
Minifigures: 3

The piece count includes the 11 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.

Bar Holder with Clip

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Part #: 11458 3× Dark Bluish Gray

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Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 11477 1× Dark Bluish Gray

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Part #: 12825 1× Light Bluish Gray

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Plate Special 1 x...

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Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 14419 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

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Part #: 14769 1× Light Bluish Gray

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Weapon Gun / Blas...

Part #: 15071 1× Black

Panel 1 x 4 x 1 w...

Part #: 15207 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Projectile, Sprin...

Part #: 15303 2× Trans-Red

Launcher, Brick S...

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Tile Special Roun...

Part #: 15535 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Weapon Gun / Blas...

Part #: 17011 1× Pearl Titanium

Large Figure Head...

Part #: 17292pr0001 1× Reddish Brown

Brick Sloped Inve...

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Brick 2 x 2 Corner

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Part #: 2412b 7× Dark Red

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 9× Flat Silver

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 2× Dark Blue

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2458 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

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Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 2540 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Antenna 8H Whip

Part #: 2569 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 2654 1× Trans-Orange

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 2780 6× Black

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 1× Green

Handlebars

Part #: 30031 1× Black

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 2× Black

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 4× Dark Azure

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30136 4× Dark Brown

Weapon Sword / Ka...

Part #: 30173b 2× Black

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Dark Red

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 3× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Tan

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Medium Nougat

Plate 2 x 2

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Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 7× Dark Azure

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 6× Trans-Orange

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 5× Dark Green

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 4× Trans-Light Blue

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 1× Trans-Orange

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 18° ...

Part #: 30363 1× Dark Red

Torso Mechanical,...

Part #: 30375 2× Dark Brown

Torso Mechanical,...

Part #: 30375 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 1× Yellow

Wedge Plate 4 x 4...

Part #: 30503 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 4× Trans-Neon Orange

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 7× Trans-Yellow

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2 witho...

Part #: 3065 4× Trans-Yellow

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 6× Trans-Yellow

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 1× Black

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 1× Yellow

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 4× Dark Red

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32000 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

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Technic Driving R...

Part #: 32187 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Ball Joint

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Technic Pin Conne...

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Technic Brick 6 x...

Part #: 32532 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 3

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Plate 1 x 6

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Plate 1 x 6

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Technic Pin witho...

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Technic Brick 1 x...

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Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3701 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 8

Part #: 3707 2× Black

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 3× Yellow

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Bush

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Brick Sloped Inve...

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Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3794b 7× Dark Bluish Gray

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Plate 2 x 6

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Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 1× Trans-Neon Orange

Antenna 1 x 4 wit...

Part #: 3957a 2× Trans-Clear

Dish 4 x 4 Invert...

Part #: 3960 2× Trans-Light Blue

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 3× Reddish Brown

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Part #: 4032a 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Seat / Chair 2 x ...

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Dish 6 x 6 Invert...

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Technic Axle Pin ...

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Brick Sloped 45° ...

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Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

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Plate 1 x 10

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Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

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Brick Round Corne...

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Plate Special 1 x...

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Brick Sloped Inve...

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Brick Curved 3 x ...

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Wedge Plate 2 x 4

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Animal Body Part,...

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Brick Sloped 30° ...

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Brick Sloped 30° ...

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Technic Axle Conn...

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Bar 7 x 3 with Do...

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Plate Special 1 x...

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Brick Sloped 18° ...

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Plate Special 1 x...

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Plate Special 10 ...

Part #: 6063 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

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Comic Book, Super...

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Brick Curved 1 x ...

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Brick Sloped 18° ...

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Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 7× Trans-Light Blue

Plate Round 1 x 1...

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Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 12× Trans-Neon Orange

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 4× Reddish Brown

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 62462 5× Flat Silver

Tile 1 x 3

Part #: 63864 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 63868 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 63868 2× Reddish Brown

Support 1 x 6 x 5...

Part #: 64448 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Equipment Telesco...

Part #: 64644 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 1.5 ...

Part #: 6553 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 3 wi...

Part #: 6587 4× Dark Tan

Hinge Plate 1 x 4...

Part #: 73983 2× Dark Green

Hose, Ribbed 7mm ...

Part #: 78c02 4× Flat Silver

Brick Round Corne...

Part #: 85080 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 85984 5× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 4 wi...

Part #: 87083 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Panel 1 x 2 x 3 [...

Part #: 87544 2× Black

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 4× Light Bluish Gray

Windscreen 6 x 4 ...

Part #: 87752 1× Trans-Brown

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 88072 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Launcher, 1 x 4 w...

Part #: 88289 1× Flat Silver

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 88930 1× Dark Azure

Plate Special 10 ...

Part #: 89523 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 4 x...

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Plate Special 6 x...

Part #: 92107 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

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Windscreen 6 x 2 ...

Part #: 92474 1× Trans-Clear

Plate Special 1 x...

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Brick Curved 4 x ...

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Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

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Hinge Plate 2 x 4...

Part #: 98286 1× Light Bluish Gray

Arm Mechanical wi...

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Arm Mechanical wi...

Part #: 98313 7× Black

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

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Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99780 6× Dark Bluish Gray

🧱 Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 17671 1× [No Color/Any Color]

The set includes a good selection of Dark Bluish Gray and Light Bluish Gray Technic pieces, useful for building mechanical structures and adding detail to MOCs. The variety of grille tiles and small animal parts also provide unique detailing options.