Revisit the Fun!
ROBOLAB Amusement Park from '99

Build and program your own robotic rides with this classic 248-piece set, a nostalgic trip back to the early days of LEGO Mindstorms.

🏛 RCX
Set #9725

ROBOLAB Amusement Park Set

The ROBOLAB Amusement Park Set is a fantastic educational tool disguised as fun.

Before you buy

Who it's for
Ages 9+ · Intermediate build Ideal for educators, parents, and kids interested in robotics and programming
Build
301 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Availability
Likely retired
★★★★☆ 4.1 AI-generated review score, not a customer rating

Fans appreciate the ROBOLAB Amusement Park set for its educational value and the opportunity to learn basic robotics. Some criticize the limited building options compared to modern sets, but overall it's considered a great introduction to LEGO robotics.

📝 Our Take

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The ROBOLAB Amusement Park Set is a fantastic educational tool disguised as fun. Released in 1999 as part of the RCX (Robotics Command System) line, it blends LEGO building with basic programming concepts, allowing kids and adults to create interactive amusement park rides.

This set is perfect for educators and parents looking to introduce robotics to children. It provides a hands-on learning experience, encouraging problem-solving and creativity through building and programming.

Skip this if you are looking for a traditional LEGO set with complex building techniques. The focus is more on the programming and functionality of the models rather than advanced building.

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🧱 Building Experience

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301
Pieces
⏱
4.5h
Estimated Build Time
📊
Intermediate
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Building interactive models like a Ferris wheel and roller coaster
  • Learning basic programming concepts with the RCX brick
  • Combining LEGO building with robotics
  • Creating custom amusement park rides with sensors and motors

📈 Investment Analysis

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Investment Grade
⏳ Retired
The ROBOLAB Amusement Park set presents a unique investment opportunity due to its educational focus and the integration of LEGO with robotics. Its age and retirement status contribute to its potential value, especially among collectors interested in vintage LEGO educational sets. The set's value is closely tied to the functionality of the RCX brick and the completeness of the set. As technology advances, the RCX brick's capabilities may become less relevant, posing a risk to its long-term appreciation. However, its historical significance within LEGO's educational offerings could sustain its value.

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📖 About This Set

This set includes bricks and building instructions for 4 different models. Each model is controlled via the RCX programmable brick using ROBOLAB software (software and RCX not included). The models are based on real-life applications in an amusement-park setting, including a bumper car, merry-go-round, tour bus and haunted house ride. Ideally, one Amusement Park Set for every 3-4 students.

⚖ Compare Similar Sets

The ROBOLAB Amusement Park set is unique in its integration of LEGO building with robotics programming from the late 90s. While modern LEGO Mindstorms sets offer more advanced technology and capabilities, this set provides a historical perspective on LEGO's early ventures into robotics. Collectors and educators interested in the history of LEGO robotics may find this set more appealing than newer, more technologically advanced options.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count
301
Parts cataloged in this inventory
76 unique parts, 248 pieces

LEGO counts 301 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 248; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 2× Blue
Plate Special 2 x 2 with 1 Pin Hole [Split Underside Ribs] Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 2444 4× Blue
Costume Ghost Shroud Costume Ghost Shroud
Part #: 2588 1× Glow In Dark Opaque
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 2654 2× Black
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 2780 12× Black
Technic Beam 1 x 4 Thin with Stud Connector Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 2825 2× Light Gray
Sensor, Light with Fixed Cable Sensor, Light wit...
Part #: 2982c01 1× Blue
Motor Pulley, 9V Micromotor with axle hole Motor Pulley, 9V ...
Part #: 2983 2× Light Gray
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 2× Red
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 4× Red
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 6× Blue
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3040b 4× Red
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b 1× Yellow
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b 1× White
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b 1× Blue
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b 1× Red
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b 1× Blue
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b 1× Red
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b 1× White
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b 1× Yellow
Technic Pin 3/4 Technic Pin 3/4
Part #: 32002 8× Dark Gray
Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thin Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32017 8× Light Gray
Technic Axle Connector with Axle Hole Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 32039 2× Light Gray
Technic Axle 2 Notched Technic Axle 2 No...
Part #: 32062 4× Black
Technic Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 [+ Opening] and Bottom Pin Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 32064a 4× Green
Technic Axle 5 Technic Axle 5
Part #: 32073 2× Light Gray
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Reduced Technic Bush 1/2 ...
Part #: 32123a 8× Light Gray
Technic Plate 1 x 5 with Smooth Ends, 4 Studs and Centre Axle Hole Technic Plate 1 x...
Part #: 32124 2× Blue
Technic Plate Rotor 3 Blade with Smooth Ends and 6 Studs (Propeller) Technic Plate Rot...
Part #: 32125 2× Blue
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 2× Blue
Wheel with Split Axle hole Wheel with Split ...
Part #: 3482 2× Yellow
Tyre 43 x 17 Tyre 43 x 17
Part #: 3634 2× Black
Technic Gear 8 Tooth Technic Gear 8 Tooth
Part #: 3647 3× Light Gray
Technic Gear 24 Tooth [New Style with Single Axle Hole] Technic Gear 24 T...
Part #: 3648b 2× Light Gray
Technic Gear 40 Tooth Technic Gear 40 T...
Part #: 3649 1× Light Gray
Technic Gear 24 Tooth Crown with Reinforcements [New Style] Technic Gear 24 T...
Part #: 3650c 2× Light Gray
Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Pin witho...
Part #: 3673 12× Light Gray
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3700 4× Red
Technic Brick 1 x 4 [3 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3701 4× Red
Technic Brick 1 x 8 [7 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3702 4× Red
Technic Brick 1 x 16 [15 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3703 2× Red
Technic Axle 4 Technic Axle 4
Part #: 3705 2× Black
Technic Axle 6 Technic Axle 6
Part #: 3706 2× Black
Technic Axle 8 Technic Axle 8
Part #: 3707 2× Black
Technic Axle 12 Technic Axle 12
Part #: 3708 2× Black
Technic Plate 2 x 4 [3 Holes] Technic Plate 2 x...
Part #: 3709 4× Blue
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 2× Blue
Technic Bush Technic Bush
Part #: 3713 20× Light Gray
Technic Axle 10 Technic Axle 10
Part #: 3737 3× Black
Technic Plate 2 x 8 [7 Holes] Technic Plate 2 x...
Part #: 3738 4× Blue
Technic Gear Rack 1 x 4 Technic Gear Rack...
Part #: 3743 4× Light Gray
Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 3749 8× Tan
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3794a 4× Blue
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 2× Blue
Baseplate 16 x 32 Baseplate 16 x 32
Part #: 3857 1× Green
Technic Brick 1 x 6 [5 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3894 4× Red
Technic Brick 1 x 12 [11 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3895 4× Red
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 2× Red
Bracket 2 x 2 - 2 x 2 Bracket 2 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 3956 2× Blue
Technic Wedge Belt Wheel [aka Pulley] Technic Wedge Bel...
Part #: 4185 2× Light Gray
Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges Technic Pin 1/2 w...
Part #: 4274 4× Light Gray
Motor, 9V Mini [Lightweight New Style] Motor, 9V Mini [L...
Part #: 43362c01 2× Light Gray
Panel 2 x 5 x 6 Wall with Window Stones and 2 Columns Print Panel 2 x 5 x 6 W...
Part #: 4444pr0008 1× Black
Plate 1 x 10 Plate 1 x 10
Part #: 4477 4× Blue
Technic Axle 3 Technic Axle 3
Part #: 4519 2× Light Gray
Technic Worm Gear Technic Worm Gear
Part #: 4716 2× Black
Wire with Brick 2 x 2 x 2/3 Pair, 15L Wire with Brick 2...
Part #: 5306bc015 2× Black
Wire with Brick 2 x 2 x 2/3 Pair, 20L Wire with Brick 2...
Part #: 5306bc020 2× Black
Wire with Brick 2 x 2 x 2/3 Pair, 36L Wire with Brick 2...
Part #: 5306bc036 2× Black
Light Brick 1 x 2 with Single Side Light Light Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 6035 1× White
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 6536 3× Light Gray
Technic Axle Connector Ridged [with x Hole x Orientation] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 6538b 2× Light Gray
Technic Cam Technic Cam
Part #: 6575 2× Dark Gray
Technic Axle 3 with Stud Technic Axle 3 wi...
Part #: 6587 2× Dark Gray
Technic Gearbox 2 x 4 x 3 1/3 Technic Gearbox 2...
Part #: 6588 1× Yellow
Rubber Band Small 13mm (Square Cross Section) Rubber Band Small...
Part #: 71509 4× Black
Rubber Belt Small [15mm ID] [Round Cross Section] Rubber Belt Small...
Part #: 85543 2× White
Technic Rubber Belt Medium [26mm ID] [Round Cross Section] Technic Rubber Be...
Part #: 85545 1× Blue
Sensor, Touch Sensor, Touch
Part #: 879 2× Light Gray
🧱 Storage Bin Lid, ...
Part #: 71082 1× Trans-Clear
🧱 Storage / Sorting...
Part #: 997251 1× Trans-Clear
🧱 Storage Bin, Dact...
Part #: upn0032 1× Black
The set includes a variety of Technic beams, pins, and gears, essential for building functional models. The light gray and black color scheme is typical of LEGO Technic sets from this era.

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💎 Notable Parts

Black Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots (12x) $0.60
Light Gray Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thin (8x) $0.80
Yellow Wheel with Split Axle hole (8x) $1.20
Red Technic Brick 1 x 8 [7 Pin Holes] (4x) $1.00
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$3.60

💡 MOC Potential

🤖 Advanced robotic arms and automated factory lines
🚗 Self-driving LEGO vehicles with obstacle avoidance
🏙 Automated city infrastructure with sensor-controlled systems

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Charts Inventory Statistics

88
Unique Parts
301
Official Piece Count
248
Cataloged Inventory Pieces
0
Minifigures
43
Spare Parts

LEGO counts 301 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 248; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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