Build the Endangered!
A tribute to the Kakapo

Celebrate this rare New Zealand parrot with 1063 LEGO pieces. A unique display model from the BrickLink Designer Program!

🏛 BrickLink Designer Program
Set #910017

Kakapo

The Kakapo (910017-1) is a beautifully rendered LEGO model of a unique and endangered parrot.

🏆 Best For: Ideal for LEGO fans who enjoy realistic animal models and detailed building techniques. ⏱ 4.5 hr build 🧩 1,063 pcs 🎂 Ages 18+
★★★★☆ 4.3

The Kakapo is praised for its realistic design and vibrant colors, making it a visually appealing display piece. Some builders note that the lime green color scheme, while accurate, can become repetitive during the building process.

MSRP
$79.99
Best Price
$160.00
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📝 Our Take

The Kakapo (910017-1) is a beautifully rendered LEGO model of a unique and endangered parrot. This BrickLink Designer Program set captures the distinctive features of the Kakapo with its vibrant lime green plumage and flightless form, offering a challenging and rewarding building experience.

This set is perfect for LEGO enthusiasts who appreciate realistic animal models and have an interest in supporting conservation efforts. The finished model makes a striking display piece, and the build itself provides a satisfying level of detail and complexity.

Skip this set if you prefer play-focused LEGO models or sets with minifigures. This is a display model meant for older builders, if you want more play features consider LEGO Creator 3-in-1 animal sets.

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1,063
Pieces
4.5h
Build Time
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Intermediate
Difficulty
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Build Highlights:
  • Intricate use of lime green elements to capture the Kakapo's plumage
  • Clever shaping techniques to create the bird's rounded body
  • Detailed recreation of the Kakapo's facial features
  • Sturdy base for displaying the finished model

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The Kakapo set stands out due to its focus on a specific, lesser-known bird species and its limited availability. While other LEGO bird sets exist, such as those in the LEGO Ideas theme, the Kakapo offers a unique building experience and a more realistic aesthetic. Its appeal lies in its exclusivity and the challenge of recreating the bird's distinctive features.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 101 unique parts • 947 total pieces

Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 11211 Lime
Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 11211 Tan
Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 11211 Black
Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 11211 Dark Tan
Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 11211 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 3 x 3 Plate 3 x 3
Part #: 11212 Lime
Plate Round 6 x 6 with Hole Plate Round 6 x 6...
Part #: 11213 Black
Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 1L Axle Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 11214 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Pin Hole on Top Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 11458 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Pin Hole on Top Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 11458 Black
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Olive Green
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Dark Tan
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 10× Tan
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Black
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 76× Lime
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 14769 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Dark Tan
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with 2/3 Cutout [New Version] Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 15672 Lime
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with 2/3 Cutout [New Version] Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 15672 Dark Tan
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with 2/3 Cutout [New Version] Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 15672 Tan
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 15712 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Connector Round 1L [Beam] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 18654 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Pin Hole Underneath Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 18677 Black
Plate Round Corners 2 x 6 Double Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 18980 Dark Tan
Plate Round Corners 2 x 6 Double Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 18980 Lime
Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 4 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 22885 14× Tan
Plate Round Half 4 x 8 Plate Round Half ...
Part #: 22888 Lime
Plate Round Half 4 x 8 Plate Round Half ...
Part #: 22888 Dark Tan
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 23× Lime
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Dark Tan
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Black
Slope Curved 2 x 1 Inverted Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 24201 Reddish Brown
Slope Curved 2 x 1 Inverted Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 24201 Tan
Slope Curved 2 x 1 Inverted Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 24201 Black
Tile Round 1 x 1 Half Circle Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 24246 14× Black
Tile Round 1 x 1 Half Circle Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 24246 66× Lime
Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 2 x 2...
Part #: 24299 Black
Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 2 x 2...
Part #: 24299 Lime
Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 2 x 2...
Part #: 24307 Lime
Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 2 x 2...
Part #: 24307 Black
Wedge Plate 3 x 3 Cut Corner Wedge Plate 3 x 3...
Part #: 2450 12× Lime
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 Tan
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 20× Black
Plate Special 1 x 1 Rounded with Handle Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 26047 Black
Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Cut Corner Wedge Plate 2 x 2...
Part #: 26601 Dark Tan
Tile 2 x 2 Curved, Macaroni Tile 2 x 2 Curved...
Part #: 27925 Black
Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Right Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 29119 Black
Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Right Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 29119 Dark Tan
Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Right Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 29119 22× Lime
Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Right Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 29119 Tan
Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Left Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 29120 Dark Tan
Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Left Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 29120 Tan
Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Left Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 29120 Black
Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Left Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 29120 22× Lime
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 Bright Pink
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Lime
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Bright Pink
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Black
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Black
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Lime
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Dark Tan
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Black
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 22× Lime
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Red
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Dark Tan
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Tan
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Lime
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Black
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Lime
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Red
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Black
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Tan
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 14× Lime
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 16× Black
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 13× Dark Tan
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Tan
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Olive Green
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Dark Red
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Black
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Lime
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Dark Tan
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Tan
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Bright Pink
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 Tan
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 Lime
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Black
Plate 4 x 8 Plate 4 x 8
Part #: 3035 Black
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b Black
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b Lime
Brick Special 1 x 4 with 4 Studs on One Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30414 Tan
Brick Special 1 x 4 with 4 Studs on One Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30414 14× Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round Corner 4 x 4 Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 30565 Lime
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b 31× Lime
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Black
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b 10× Tan
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Dark Tan
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b 24× Dark Tan
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Black
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Tan
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Lime
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #6 - 90° Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32014 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 2 Notched Technic Axle 2 No...
Part #: 32062 Black
Technic Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 [+ Opening] and Bottom Pin Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 32064a Yellow
Technic Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 [+ Opening] and Bottom Pin Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 32064a Dark Tan
Technic Brick 4 x 4 with 2 x 2 Opening Technic Brick 4 x...
Part #: 32324 Black
Technic Beam 1 x 4 Thin Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32449 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Inside Stud Holder Brick 1 x 2 x 2 w...
Part #: 3245c Dark Red
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Inverted Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 32803 Black
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Stud and Horizontal Bar 1L Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 32828 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 1 x 1 2/3 with Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 32952 Tan
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Only 2 studs Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 33909 Tan
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Tan
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Lime
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Black
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 1 Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3665 Black
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 1 Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3665 Dark Tan
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 1 Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3665 Lime
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Black
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Lime
Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 1 Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...
Part #: 36841 Black
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Dark Red
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Black
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 19× Lime
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Tan
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Red
Plate 2 x 10 Plate 2 x 10
Part #: 3832 Tan
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 3937 Tan
Cone 2 x 2 x 2, Open Stud Cone 2 x 2 x 2, O...
Part #: 3942c Orange
Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 4 x 2...
Part #: 41769 Black
Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 4 x 2...
Part #: 41769 Tan
Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 4 x 2...
Part #: 41770 Black
Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 4 x 2...
Part #: 41770 Tan
Technic Axle Connector with Axle Hole [Reinforced] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 42135 10× Dark Bluish Gray
Slope Inverted 33° 3 x 1 with Internal Stopper and No Front Stud Connection Slope Inverted 33...
Part #: 4287c Reddish Brown
Slope Inverted 33° 3 x 1 with Internal Stopper and No Front Stud Connection Slope Inverted 33...
Part #: 4287c Tan
Slope Inverted 33° 3 x 1 with Internal Stopper and No Front Stud Connection Slope Inverted 33...
Part #: 4287c Black
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 3 x 2...
Part #: 43722 Lime
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 3 x 2...
Part #: 43722 Dark Tan
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 3 x 2...
Part #: 43722 Tan
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 3 x 2...
Part #: 43723 Tan
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 3 x 2...
Part #: 43723 Dark Tan
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 3 x 2...
Part #: 43723 Lime
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 44728 Dark Tan
Technic Axle 3 Technic Axle 3
Part #: 4519 Yellow
Brick Special 1 x 1 Studs on 4 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4733 Dark Bluish Gray
Wedge Plate 12 x 3 Left Wedge Plate 12 x ...
Part #: 47397 Black
Wedge Plate 12 x 3 Right Wedge Plate 12 x ...
Part #: 47398 Black
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Tooth Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 49668 Light Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 3 x 1 No Studs Slope Curved 3 x ...
Part #: 50950 Lime
Slope Curved 3 x 1 No Studs Slope Curved 3 x ...
Part #: 50950 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Studs on 2 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 52107 Dark Tan
Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Small Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 53451 Flat Silver
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Lime
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Tan
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60478 Dark Tan
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60478 Lime
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60897 Reddish Brown
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 6091 Dark Tan
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 61252 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise with No Center Slots Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 61332 Black
Hinge Brick 2 x 2 Top Plate Thin Hinge Brick 2 x 2...
Part #: 6134 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Tan
Turntable 4 x 4 Square Base, Locking Turntable 4 x 4 S...
Part #: 61485 Black
Cone 3 x 3 x 2 Cone 3 x 3 x 2
Part #: 6233 Dark Pink
Food Ice Cream Scoops Food Ice Cream Sc...
Part #: 6254 Dark Purple
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on End Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 63868 Dark Brown
Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Pin Hole Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 6541 Lime
Slope Curved 2 x 2 with Stud Notches Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 66956 Black
Plate Round Corner 3 x 3 with 2 x 2 Round Cutout Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 68568 Black
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Round 4 x 4 Centre Hole Brick Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 87081 Black
Technic Axle 4 with Stop Technic Axle 4 wi...
Part #: 87083 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 87087 Light Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 4 x 1 Double with No Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 93273 Lime
Brick and Axle Separator v2.0 Brick and Axle Se...
Part #: 96874 Dark Turquoise
Tile Round 1 x 1 with White Dot/Circle/Eye print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0107 Black
Plate Special 2 x 2 x 2/3 with Two Studs On Side and Two Raised Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 99206 Lime
Plate Special 2 x 2 x 2/3 with Two Studs On Side and Two Raised Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 99206 40× Black
Plate Special 2 x 2 x 2/3 with Two Studs On Side and Two Raised Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 99206 Tan
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99780 Lime
The Kakapo set is a great source of lime green elements, particularly the curved slopes and round tiles, which are ideal for creating organic shapes and textures in MOCs. The set also includes a decent quantity of dark tan tiles, useful for adding subtle details and earth tones to builds.

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💎 Notable Parts

Lime Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] (76x) $7.60
Lime Tile Round 1 x 1 Half Circle (66x) $6.60
Black Plate Special 2 x 2 x 2/3 with Two Studs On Side and Two Raised (40x) $6.00
Lime Tile 1 x 2 with Groove (31x) $3.10
Dark Tan Tile 1 x 1 with Groove (24x) $2.40
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$25.70

💡 MOC Potential

🌳 Alternate bird species with similar body shapes
🌳 A detailed diorama of the Kakapo's natural habitat
🌳 Stylized versions of other flightless birds

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Charts Inventory Statistics

101
Unique Parts
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Total Pieces
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