LEGO Set 10497 Galaxy Explorer: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	10497
Release year	2022
Piece count	1,254
Minifigures	2
Theme	Icons
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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Set 10497, “Galaxy Explorer”, depicts a Classic Space style spacecraft within the Icons theme. Released in 2022, it contains 1254 pieces and presents a modern treatment of a space subject rooted in LEGO history.

“Galaxy Explorer” is placed in the Icons theme and draws on the visual language of Classic Space. The model focuses on a large exploration spacecraft, with an identity connected to classic astronauts and to LEGO space building as a broad subject.

The build uses 1254 pieces and results in a main vehicle suited to display, careful handling, and collection use.

This set is aimed at Icons collectors, LEGO space enthusiasts, and builders who want a model with a clear Classic Space reference. Within Icons, it sits among sets that reinterpret earlier LEGO subjects rather than among sets tied to a specific narrative licence.

Inventory of set 10497

The inventory of set 10497 lists 1,254 pieces, spare parts excluded: 292 different lots (one shape in one color) for 215 part shapes. The box also contains 25 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 10497

Main color: light bluish gray, making up 41% of the parts, followed by blue (23%) and white (11%).

Color	Parts	Share
Light Bluish Gray	515	41%
Blue	285	23%
White	132	11%
Black	110	8.8%
Yellow	81	6.5%
Red	75	6%
Trans-Red	29	2.3%
Trans-Green	15	1.2%
Trans-Yellow	8	0.6%
Trans-Clear	3	0.2%
Other colors (1)	1	0.1%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	225	18%
Bricks Sloped	150	12%
Plates Special	131	10%
Technic Pins	96	7.7%
Tiles	86	6.9%
Bricks	74	5.9%

Most common parts in set 10497

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 85984	Light Bluish Gray	48
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise with No Center Slots 61332	Black	40
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Yellow	30
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Trans-Red	20
Brick 1 x 3 3622	Blue	20
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 1 Center Slot 42924	Blue	18
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200	Blue	18
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove 87079	Light Bluish Gray	18
Plate 1 x 1 3024	Trans-Green	14
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Red	14

199 of the 215 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

Exclusive parts in set 10497

4 part shapes in set 10497 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set.

Part	Color
Tile 2 x 2 with Control Panel Buttons, Green Plus Sign print 3068bpr0661	White
Brick 1 x 6 with White 'LL928' print 3009pr0105	Blue
Tile 2 x 4 with Classic Space Logo print 87079pr0281	Blue
Tile 2 x 2 with Control Panel Medium Screen Spaceship, Asteroids print 3068bpr0665	White

Rebuilding set 10497 from another set

Share of the parts of set 10497 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
75252 Imperial Star Destroyer	28%	4,784	2019

No similarly sized set goes above 28%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 10497 within its line

With 1,254 pieces, set 10497 ranks #50 out of 86 Icons sets in our database, which have an average of 2,085 parts. Among the 483 sets released in 2022, it ranks #47.

Included minifigures

Classic Space, White with Airtanks (Jenny)Quantity : 2
Classic Spaceman, Red with Airtanks (New Moulds)Quantity : 2

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 10497 Galaxy Explorer have?

LEGO set 10497 Galaxy Explorer has 1,254 pieces. It was released in 2022 as part of the Icons theme.

What year was LEGO set 10497 released?

Set 10497 Galaxy Explorer was released in 2022 and belongs to the Icons theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 10497?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 10497 Galaxy Explorer: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 10497?

The instructions for LEGO set 10497 Galaxy Explorer can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 10497.

What is the main color of LEGO set 10497?

Light bluish gray, with 515 out of 1,254 pieces, or 41%. Next come blue (23%) and white (11%).

How many different parts does set 10497 contain?

Set 10497 has 292 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 215 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 in light bluish gray, with 48 copies.

Does LEGO set 10497 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 4 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Tile 2 x 2 with Control Panel Buttons, Green Plus Sign print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 10497?

Set 75252 Imperial Star Destroyer, released in 2019: it supplies 28%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Which minifigures are included with Galaxy Explorer?

The set includes 2 minifigures: Classic Space, White with Airtanks (Jenny) and Classic Spaceman, Red with Airtanks (New Moulds).