LEGO Educational and Dacta 45300 WeDo 2.0 Core Set

Specifications
| Set number | 45300 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2016 |
| Piece count | 284 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Educational and Dacta |
| Subtheme | Mindstorms › WeDo |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 45300 WeDo 2.0 Core Set, released in 2016 as part of the Educational and Dacta line, has 284 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 108 different lots, across 18 colors.
Inventory of set 45300
The inventory of set 45300 lists 284 pieces, spare parts excluded: 108 different lots (one shape in one color) for 102 part shapes. The box also contains 6 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 45300
Main color: black, making up 19% of the parts, followed by white (16%) and lime (11%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 53 | 19% | |
| White | 45 | 16% | |
| Lime | 32 | 11% | |
| Bright Light Orange | 30 | 11% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 26 | 9.2% | |
| Medium Azure | 20 | 7% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 19 | 6.7% | |
| Trans-Light Blue | 16 | 5.6% | |
| Bright Green | 13 | 4.6% | |
| Red | 7 | 2.5% | |
| Other colors (8) | 22 | 7.7% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bricks Sloped | 26 | 9.2% | |
| Wheels and Tyres | 20 | 7% | |
| Bricks | 20 | 7% | |
| Plates | 18 | 6.3% | |
| Technic Bricks | 18 | 6.3% | |
| Technic Gears | 17 | 6% |
Most common parts in set 45300
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 8 |
| Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] 2654 | Black | 6 |
| Brick 1 x 2 3004 | Medium Azure | 6 |
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | White | 6 |
| Technic Wedge Belt Wheel [aka Pulley] 4185 | Trans-Light Blue | 6 |
| Wheel 18mm x 14mm with Axle Hole, Fake Bolts and Shallow Spokes 55982 | White | 6 |
| Technic Gear 8 Tooth [Reinforced] 10928 | Dark Bluish Gray | 4 |
| Brick Special 1 x 2 with Pin 2458 | Light Bluish Gray | 4 |
| Brick 2 x 4 3001 | Bright Light Orange | 4 |
| Brick 2 x 2 3003 | Black | 4 |
94 of the 102 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 45300
3 part shapes in set 45300 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 |
|---|---|
| Sticker Sheet for Set 45300-1 45300 | |
| Storage Bin, Dacta, Small [New Style] 900581 | Blue |
| String Cord Poly, 1.5mm Thickness, 50cm 23241 | Black |
Rebuilding set 45300 from another set
Share of the parts of set 45300 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000715 WeDo 2.0 Replacement Pack | 38% | 109 | 2016 |
No similarly sized set goes above 38%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 45300 within its line
With 284 pieces, set 45300 ranks #100 out of 480 Educational and Dacta sets in our database, which have an average of 281 parts. Among the 459 sets released in 2016, it ranks #144.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 45300 WeDo 2.0 Core Set have?
LEGO set 45300 WeDo 2.0 Core Set has 284 pieces. It was released in 2016 as part of the Educational and Dacta theme.
What year was LEGO set 45300 released?
Set 45300 WeDo 2.0 Core Set was released in 2016 and belongs to the Educational and Dacta theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 45300?
LEGO set 45300 WeDo 2.0 Core Set does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 45300?
The instructions for LEGO set 45300 WeDo 2.0 Core Set can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 45300.
What is the main color of LEGO set 45300?
Black, with 53 out of 284 pieces, or 19%. Next come white (16%) and lime (11%).
How many different parts does set 45300 contain?
Set 45300 has 108 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 102 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 8 copies.
Does LEGO set 45300 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: 3 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Sticker Sheet for Set 45300-1.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 45300?
Set 2000715 WeDo 2.0 Replacement Pack, released in 2016: it supplies 38%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
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45023 Fantasy Minifigure Set2016 · 221 pieces
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2000447 WeDo Mascot Mini Milo2016 · 31 pieces
45811 World Robotic Olympiad Brick Set2016 · 724 pieces
45020 Creative LEGO Brick Set2016 · 1,000 pieces
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