How many pieces are in the Climate Connections Challenge Kit?

Climate Connections Challenge Kit contains 842 pieces.

When was the Climate Connections Challenge Kit released?

Climate Connections Challenge Kit was released in 2008.

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Set #9699

Climate Connections Challenge Kit

The Climate Connections Challenge Kit is a unique educational LEGO set.

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Who it's for: Intermediate build Ideal for educators, students, and LEGO enthusiasts interested in STEM and problem-solving activities.
Build: 842 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $75.00 list price · 8.9¢ per piece
Availability: Likely retired

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Users appreciate this set for its educational value and hands-on approach to learning about climate change. However, some find the building experience less engaging than traditional LEGO sets due to the focus on functionality over aesthetics.

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The Climate Connections Challenge Kit is a unique educational LEGO set. Released in 2008 as part of the FIRST LEGO League, it focuses on teaching children about climate change and problem-solving through building and programming.

This set is perfect for educators and LEGO enthusiasts interested in STEM learning. The 842 pieces allow for building various models related to climate challenges, fostering creativity and teamwork.

Skip this if you're looking for a traditional LEGO building experience or display piece. This set is more about educational activities than aesthetic appeal; consider LEGO City sets for general building.

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🧱 Building Experience

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842

Pieces

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4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Building models related to climate challenges
Incorporating Technic elements for functionality
Working in teams to solve real-world problems
Learning about climate change through hands-on activities

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The Climate Connections Challenge Kit is a retired set from 2008, making it relatively rare. Its focus on education and the FIRST LEGO League adds to its unique appeal. The price trend is rising, indicating increasing demand. However, its investment potential is tied to the niche market of educational LEGO sets, so appreciation may be slower compared to licensed themes. Investors should consider the limited audience and potentially lower liquidity.

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12 Minifigures Included

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The set includes 12 minifigures with various torsos and leg colors, representing a diverse group of individuals. Several of the minifigs come equipped with aviator caps and skis, adding a unique element.

📦 Parts Inventory

Piece count: 842
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 151 unique parts, 782 pieces
Minifigures: 12

The piece count includes the 60 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 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 2× White

Panel 1 x 2 x 3 [...

Part #: 2362b 2× Black

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 1× Yellow

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 4× Black

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 4× Black

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 4× Yellow

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 1× Black

Tile 1 x 4 with B...

Part #: 2431pr0017 1× Yellow

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2432 2× Black

Plate 2 x 12

Part #: 2445 2× White

Brick 1 x 2 x 5 w...

Part #: 2454a 1× White

Brick 2 x 6

Part #: 2456 1× White

Brick 1 x 16

Part #: 2465 8× White

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2555 1× Black

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 2654 5× White

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 2780 23× Black

Technic Wedge Bel...

Part #: 2815 5× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 2825 4× Black

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 3× Yellow

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 1× White

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 1× Yellow

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 1× Black

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 4× White

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Handlebars

Part #: 30031 1× Black

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 9× White

Brick 2 x 10

Part #: 3006 1× White

Brick 1 x 8

Part #: 3008 24× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 8

Part #: 3008 8× White

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 8× Black

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 4× White

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 13× White

Brick 2 x 4 x 3

Part #: 30144 1× White

Door Frame 1 x 4 ...

Part #: 30179 1× Black

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 4× Black

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 10× White

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Red

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 6× White

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Yellow

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× White

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 6× Black

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Yellow

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Red

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Trans-Clear

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 8× White

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× Black

Cockpit 7 x 4 x 3

Part #: 30250 1× Yellow

Plate 6 x 16

Part #: 3027 1× White

Plate 6 x 12

Part #: 3028 2× White

Plate 4 x 12

Part #: 3029 6× White

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 9× White

Plate 4 x 6

Part #: 3032 1× Black

Plate 4 x 6

Part #: 3032 6× White

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 10× Black

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 1× White

Plate 4 x 8

Part #: 3035 1× White

Bar 1 x 8 with Br...

Part #: 30359b 2× Black

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 30367b 1× Orange

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 30367b 1× Red

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3037 2× White

Bar 4L (Lightsabe...

Part #: 30374 8× Black

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3038 2× White

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 1× Yellow

Tyre 30.4 x 14 Of...

Part #: 30391 2× Black

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 18× White

Support 2 x 2 x 1...

Part #: 30517 1× Black

Hinge Cylinder 1 ...

Part #: 30552 1× Black

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 30602 2× Red

Brick Round Corne...

Part #: 3063b 4× White

Brick Round Corne...

Part #: 3063b 4× Red

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 2× Light Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 5× Black

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 4× White

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32000 1× White

Technic Plate 2 x...

Part #: 32001 7× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32009 2× Black

Part #: 32016 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32018 2× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32034 1× Red

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32034 3× Black

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 32039 12× Black

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 32039 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 32054 1× Red

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 32054 5× Black

Technic Axle 2 No...

Part #: 32062 28× Red

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32064b 12× White

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32064b 5× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Steering ...

Part #: 32069 8× Black

Technic Knob Wheel

Part #: 32072 2× Yellow

Technic Bush 1/2 ...

Part #: 32123b 3× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 2 x ...

Part #: 32140 18× Black

Technic Beam 2 x ...

Part #: 32140 4× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32192 4× Red

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32192 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32278 1× Red

Technic Beam 1 x ...

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Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32449 2× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32523 2× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32524 1× Red

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32524 1× White

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32525 4× Red

Technic Brick 5 x...

Part #: 32555 4× Black

Plate 6 x 14

Part #: 3456 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 9× White

Brick 1 x 3

Part #: 3622 5× White

Technic Gear 24 T...

Part #: 3648b 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 1× Black

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 4× White

Technic Pin witho...

Part #: 3673 9× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3700 1× Yellow

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3701 4× Black

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3702 3× Black

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3703 2× Black

Technic Axle 4

Part #: 3705 2× Black

Technic Axle 6

Part #: 3706 10× Black

Technic Axle 8

Part #: 3707 8× Black

Technic Axle 12

Part #: 3708 3× Black

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 3× White

Technic Bush

Part #: 3713 5× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 10

Part #: 3737 5× Black

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 3749 9× Tan

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3794a 1× Black

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× White

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 4× Yellow

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 4× Black

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 3× White

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 3× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 2× White

Dish 8 x 8 Invert...

Part #: 3961 3× Orange

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 6× Yellow

Hinge Brick 2 x 2...

Part #: 40902 1× Black

Ball, Hard Plasti...

Part #: 41250 1× Yellow

Ball, Hard Plasti...

Part #: 41250 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile Round 2 x 2 ...

Part #: 4150 1× Red

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 41677 4× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 41677 2× Red

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4175 2× Black

Brick Wedged, Ang...

Part #: 41767 3× White

Brick Wedged, Ang...

Part #: 41768 3× White

Technic Wedge Bel...

Part #: 4185 2× Light Bluish Gray

Mudguard 2 x 4 wi...

Part #: 41854 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Curved Inve...

Part #: 42023 4× White

Plate 2 x 16

Part #: 4282 2× Black

Plate 2 x 16

Part #: 4282 3× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 16

Part #: 4282 8× White

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 43093 1× Blue

Wedge Plate 3 x 2...

Part #: 43722 2× Yellow

Wedge Plate 3 x 2...

Part #: 43722 6× Black

Wedge Plate 3 x 2...

Part #: 43723 6× Black

Wedge Plate 3 x 2...

Part #: 43723 2× Yellow

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 43857 8× Black

Technic Axle 7

Part #: 44294 3× Light Bluish Gray

Hinge Tile 1 x 3 ...

Part #: 44300 2× Light Bluish Gray

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 44302a 2× Black

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 4445 7× White

Plate 1 x 10

Part #: 4477 6× White

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 44809 1× Black

Brick Sloped 10° ...

Part #: 4515 4× Black

Technic Axle 3

Part #: 4519 11× Light Bluish Gray

Bicycle Frame [So...

Part #: 4719 1× Red

Vehicle Base 6 x ...

Part #: 52037 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 6 x 3...

Part #: 54383 2× Yellow

Wedge Plate 6 x 3...

Part #: 54383 6× Black

Wedge Plate 6 x 3...

Part #: 54384 2× Yellow

Wedge Plate 6 x 3...

Part #: 54384 6× Black

Wheel 18 x 8 with...

Part #: 56902 2× Light Bluish Gray

Panel 1 x 6 x 5

Part #: 59349 2× White

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 59443 2× Yellow

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 59443 18× Black

Door 1 x 4 x 6 wi...

Part #: 60797c01 1× Red

Door 1 x 4 x 6 wi...

Part #: 60797c01 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 10

Part #: 6111 4× White

Brick 1 x 12

Part #: 6112 3× White

Brick Sloped 18° ...

Part #: 61409 2× Yellow

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 4× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Special 2 x...

Part #: 6232 1× Yellow

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 62462 5× Red

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 6541 14× White

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 6541 8× Black

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 6558 2× Blue

Technic Axle 3 wi...

Part #: 6587 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 6628 4× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 6632 4× Red

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 2× White

Duplo Animal Pola...

Part #: 74588pr0001 1× White

Hose Rigid 3mm D....

Part #: 75c25 2× Black

Hose, Ribbed 7mm ...

Part #: 78c12 1× Red

Rubber Belt Small...

Part #: 85543 4× White

Wheel Bicycle, Fi...

Part #: 92851 2× Trans-Clear

🧱 Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 4516302 1× [No Color/Any Color]

The set offers a good selection of Technic parts, including axles, pins, and connectors, useful for building functional models. The abundance of black and white pieces provides a versatile base for various creations.

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💎 Notable Parts

Reddish Brown Brick 1 x 8 (24x) $2.40

Black Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots (23x) $1.15

White Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin (18x) $0.90

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$4.45

💡 MOC Potential

🌳 Renewable energy power plant

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🚗 Electric vehicle designs

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Overall sentiment towards LEGO sets on YouTube is positive. Reviewers like MKMBrick enjoy reviewing LEGO gaming consoles, while Old Mountain Bricks enjoys unboxing and displaying a variety of LEGO sets. LEGO's REBRICKULOUS series receives mixed reviews, with some finding instructions unclear.

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MKMBrick highlights the similar shape of LEGO gaming consoles to real-life counterparts. REBRICKULOUS reviewers appreciated the straightforward LEGO instructions but felt the lighting instructions could be improved.