LEGO Set 2965 Hornet Scout: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	2965
Release year	1998
Piece count	73
Minifigures	2
Theme	Space
Subtheme	Insectoids
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 2965 Hornet Scout, released in 1998 as part of the Space line, has 73 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 48 different lots, across 6 colors.

Inventory of set 2965

The inventory of set 2965 lists 73 pieces, spare parts excluded: 48 different lots (one shape in one color) for 48 part shapes. The box also contains one spare part, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 2965

Main color: black, making up 30% of the parts, followed by dark gray (26%) and blue (22%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	22	30%
Dark Gray	19	26%
Blue	16	22%
Trans-Neon Green	12	16%
Trans-Dark Blue	2	2.7%
Trans-Clear	1	1.4%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	11	15%
Hinges, Arms and Turntables	10	14%
Bricks Sloped	7	9.6%
Plates Special	7	9.6%
Bricks	4	5.5%
Supports, Girders and Cranes	4	5.5%

Most common parts in set 2965

Part	Color	Quantity
Support Leg Small [Insectoids] 30211	Dark Gray	4
Arm Holder Brick 1 x 2 with 2 Horizontal Fingers 30014	Dark Gray	3
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Black	3
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 3039	Dark Gray	3
Cone 1 x 1 [No Top Groove] 4589	Trans-Neon Green	3
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Trans-Neon Green	2
Plate 2 x 12 2445	Dark Gray	2
Antenna 8H Whip 2569	Trans-Neon Green	2
Plate 2 x 4 3020	Blue	2
Plate 2 x 2 3022	Blue	2

31 of the 48 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

No part in set 2965 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 2965 from another set

Share of the parts of set 2965 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
6905 Bi-Wing Blaster	49%	114	1998
6969 Celestial Stinger	49%	256	1998
6919 Planetary Prowler	45%	249	1998
6907 Sonic Stinger	40%	96	1998
6909 Sonic Stinger with Promotional Mask	40%	97	1998

No similarly sized set goes above 49%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 2965 within its line

With 73 pieces, set 2965 ranks #74 out of 91 Space sets in our database, which have an average of 277 parts. Among the 233 sets released in 1998, it ranks #157. That is less than half the average Space set size.

Included minifigures

Insectoids Droid / GigabotQuantity : 1
Gypsy Moth / Navigator Sharp with Shoulder ArmorQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 2965 Hornet Scout have?

LEGO set 2965 Hornet Scout has 73 pieces. It was released in 1998 as part of the Space theme.

What year was LEGO set 2965 released?

Set 2965 Hornet Scout was released in 1998 and belongs to the Space theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 2965?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 2965 Hornet Scout: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 2965?

The instructions for LEGO set 2965 Hornet Scout can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 2965.

What is the main color of LEGO set 2965?

Black, with 22 out of 73 pieces, or 30%. Next come dark gray (26%) and blue (22%).

How many different parts does set 2965 contain?

Set 2965 has 48 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 48 part shapes. Most common part: Support Leg Small [Insectoids] in dark gray, with 4 copies.

Does LEGO set 2965 contain any exclusive parts?

No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 2965?

Set 6905 Bi-Wing Blaster, released in 1998: it supplies 49%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.