How many pieces are in the Food FACTOR Challenge Kit?

Food FACTOR Challenge Kit contains 2,119 pieces.

What age is the Food FACTOR Challenge Kit recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 9+.

When was the Food FACTOR Challenge Kit released?

Food FACTOR Challenge Kit was released in 2011.

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Set #9697

Food FACTOR Challenge Kit

The Food FACTOR Challenge Kit is a unique and expansive educational set.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 9+ · Intermediate build Ideal for LEGO Technic enthusiasts, educators, and robotics clubs seeking a comprehensive parts pack for building and experimenting with complex mechanisms.
Build: 2,119 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $225.00 list price · 10.6¢ per piece
Availability: Likely retired

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Fans appreciate the extensive range of Technic parts and its educational applications, making it ideal for robotics projects and FIRST LEGO League competitions. Some find the lack of a central model or instructions for specific builds a drawback, requiring more self-directed creativity.

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📝 Our Take

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The Food FACTOR Challenge Kit is a unique and expansive educational set. Designed for FIRST LEGO League competitions, it provides a wealth of Technic parts and creative building opportunities, encouraging problem-solving and teamwork.

This set is perfect for educators, robotics clubs, and serious LEGO Technic enthusiasts. The sheer volume of pieces allows for extensive experimentation and building complex mechanisms, fostering STEM skills in an engaging way.

Skip this if you're looking for a display piece or a quick building experience. This set is geared towards functionality and learning rather than aesthetics, consider the LEGO Mindstorms Robot Inventor for a similar but more modern robotics experience.

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2,119

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4.5h

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Build Highlights:

Extensive collection of Technic elements for creating functional models
Encourages problem-solving and engineering skills through hands-on building
Versatile parts selection allows for diverse robotic designs and attachments
Great for learning about gears, axles, and other mechanical principles

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The Food FACTOR Challenge Kit, due to its educational focus and large piece count, holds moderate investment potential. Its value is primarily driven by the demand from robotics clubs and educators needing a comprehensive parts pack. The rising price trend suggests a steady demand, but its niche appeal might limit significant appreciation compared to licensed sets. However, the set's retirement and unique purpose make it a reasonable long-term investment, especially if kept in pristine condition. Consider that the value is tied to educational interest rather than mainstream LEGO collecting.

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Compared to other Technic sets, the Food FACTOR Challenge Kit focuses more on breadth of parts than a specific model. While sets like the LEGO Technic Bugatti Chiron (42083-1) offer a detailed building experience, this kit provides greater versatility for creating custom designs. Consider this set if you prioritize a wide range of Technic elements over a guided building experience.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 2,119
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 166 unique parts, 2,115 pieces

LEGO counts 2,119 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 2,115; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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Steering Stand 1 ...

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Food Bread

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Technic Axle 7

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Plate 1 x 10

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Technic Axle 3

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Panel 1 x 6 x 5

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Technic Axle Conn...

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Technic Axle 9

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Hose, Ribbed 7mm ...

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Windscreen 3 x 4 x 3

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Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [...

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Door 1 x 3 x 2 Le...

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Door 1 x 3 x 2 Ri...

Part #: 92263 1× Yellow

This set is a treasure trove of Technic parts, especially pins and connectors. The large quantities of common elements make it a valuable source for MOC builders and robotics enthusiasts needing a broad selection of pieces.