How many pieces are in the Temple of the Crystal Skull?

Temple of the Crystal Skull contains 929 pieces.

What age is the Temple of the Crystal Skull recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 8-14.

When was the Temple of the Crystal Skull released?

Temple of the Crystal Skull was released in 2008.

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🏛 Indiana Jones

Set #7627

Temple of the Crystal Skull

The Temple of the Crystal Skull is a thrilling Indiana Jones adventure in LEGO form.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 8+ · Intermediate build Perfect for Indiana Jones fans and LEGO enthusiasts who enjoy action-packed sets with play features.
Build: 929 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $79.99 list price · 8.6¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★★☆ 4.3 community rating from 161 ratings

Fans praise the set for its impressive minifigure selection and play features, capturing the essence of the movie scene. Some criticisms include the repetitive build process and the relatively high price point compared to the piece count.

$79.99

Best Price

$346.49

📝 Our Take

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The Temple of the Crystal Skull is a thrilling Indiana Jones adventure in LEGO form. Capturing the iconic scene from the movie, this set is packed with play features and minifigures, allowing fans to recreate their favorite moments and explore the temple's secrets.

This set is perfect for Indiana Jones fans and LEGO enthusiasts of all ages. The build is engaging with a good balance of challenges and rewarding play features, making it a fun project to build and display.

Skip this if you are not a fan of the Indiana Jones theme or prefer larger, more intricate LEGO models. While the set offers a good play experience, those seeking a more complex build might consider sets from the LEGO Ideas or Architecture themes.

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929

Pieces

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4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

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8-14

Ages

Build Highlights:

Moving staircases and hidden rooms add interactive play elements.
Firing spears and collapsing features recreate iconic movie moments.
The detailed temple design captures the essence of the Crystal Skull setting.
A large selection of minifigures enhances play and display value.

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

The Temple of the Crystal Skull (7627-1) represents a solid investment opportunity within the LEGO Indiana Jones theme. As a retired set with a decent piece count and a good selection of minifigures, it benefits from the enduring popularity of the Indiana Jones franchise. The rising price trend indicates increasing demand among collectors. However, potential investors should be aware of the fluctuating nature of the LEGO aftermarket and the possibility of similar sets being released in the future. Its value is tied to nostalgia and the rarity of its minifigures, particularly the Akator Skeletons.

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📖 About This Set

What is the secret of the Temple of the Crystal Skull? Indiana Jones and Mutt want to find out, but first they'll have to get past Irina Spalko, and then survive the temple's collapsing stairs, firing spears, hostile warriors, and many other tricks and traps. Includes Indiana Jones, Mutt Williams, Irina Spalko, Russian Guard, 2 Ughs Warriors, armored skeleton and 3 Akator Skeleton minifigures! Temple features moving staircases, hidden rooms, flying objects and lots of cool details! Temple stands 10" (25cm) high! Base measures 15" x 10"!

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The Temple of the Crystal Skull offers a unique play experience compared to other Indiana Jones sets due to its collapsing features and hidden rooms. While sets like the Motorcycle Chase (7620-1) focus on vehicle action, this set provides a more immersive temple exploration scenario. Collectors looking for a larger display piece with more minifigures will appreciate this set.

10 Minifigures Included

Akator Skeleton with Crystal Skull

Russian Guard with Open Mouth Smirk

Ugha Warrior with Hair

Skeleton, Evil Face, Armor and Helmet, Straight Arms

8 parts

B+

The set boasts a diverse range of minifigures, including Indiana Jones, Mutt Williams, Irina Spalko, and unique Akator Skeletons with Crystal Skulls, making it a highly desirable set for minifigure collectors.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 929
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 153 unique parts, 881 pieces
Minifigures: 10

LEGO counts 929 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 930, including the 49 parts inside the minifigures; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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The set offers a good selection of Dark Red and Dark Tan pieces, useful for building temple-themed MOCs. The Dark Bluish Gray Palisade bricks are also valuable for creating textured walls and ruins.

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💎 Notable Parts

Dark Red Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud (54x) $2.70

Dark Bluish Gray Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] (29x) $2.90

Dark Tan Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin (32x) $2.56

Pearl Gold Slope 45° 2 x 1 Triple with Ovoid Bottom Pin (18x) $3.60

Black Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight (12x) $3.00

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$14.76

💡 MOC Potential

🏛 Expand the temple into a larger jungle environment with additional ruins.

🏰 Use the dark red and gray bricks to create a medieval fortress or castle.

🌳 Build a detailed jungle diorama with hidden traps and ancient artifacts.

Community Insights

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What Reddit Says

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What YouTubers Say

Based on 10 videos

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

BlockTalk AI

MiniSuperHeroesToday appreciates the Temple of the Crystal Skull for its value, number of minifigures (including Indiana Jones, Mutt Williams, and Irina Spalko), and nostalgic appeal. The reviewer specifically highlights the play features such as collapsing steps and hidden traps, noting the set originally retailed for $79.99 with 929 pieces.