LEGO Educational and Dacta 45680 SPIKE Prime Expansion Set

Specifications
| Set number | 45680 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2020 |
| Piece count | 603 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Educational and Dacta |
| Subtheme | SPIKE |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 45680 SPIKE Prime Expansion Set, released in 2020 as part of the Educational and Dacta line, has 603 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 103 different lots, across 13 colors.
Inventory of set 45680
The inventory of set 45680 lists 603 pieces, spare parts excluded: 103 different lots (one shape in one color) for 89 part shapes. The box also contains 8 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 45680
Main color: black, making up 31% of the parts, followed by yellow (14%) and blue (13%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 188 | 31% | |
| Yellow | 86 | 14% | |
| Blue | 80 | 13% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 76 | 13% | |
| Red | 56 | 9.3% | |
| White | 33 | 5.5% | |
| Medium Azure | 32 | 5.3% | |
| Magenta | 24 | 4% | |
| Tan | 16 | 2.7% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 6 | 1% | |
| Other colors (3) | 6 | 1% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Pins | 196 | 33% | |
| Technic Connectors | 126 | 21% | |
| Technic Beams | 94 | 16% | |
| Technic Axles | 46 | 7.6% | |
| Technic Gears | 34 | 5.6% | |
| Technic Bushes | 28 | 4.6% |
Most common parts in set 45680
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise with No Center Slots 61332 | Black | 80 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots 6558 | Blue | 36 |
| Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise 43093 | Blue | 24 |
| Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced 32123b | Yellow | 16 |
| Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges 4274 | Blue | 16 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 6536 | Black | 16 |
| Technic Axle 3 4519 | Yellow | 14 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #6 - 90° 32014 | Yellow | 12 |
| Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise 3673 | Light Bluish Gray | 12 |
| Technic Bush 3713 | Light Bluish Gray | 12 |
82 of the 89 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 45680 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
Rebuilding set 45680 from another set
Share of the parts of set 45680 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45681 SPIKE Prime Expansion Set (v2) | 95% | 604 | 2021 |
| 45678 SPIKE Prime | 44% | 532 | 2020 |
| 45813 RePLAY Challenge Kit | 44% | 1,600 | 2020 |
| 42215 Volvo EC500 Hybrid Excavator | 41% | 2,359 | 2025 |
| 42130 BMW Motorrad M 1000 RR | 39% | 1,922 | 2022 |
Set 45681 SPIKE Prime Expansion Set (v2) supplies 95% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.
Size of set 45680 within its line
With 603 pieces, set 45680 ranks #57 out of 480 Educational and Dacta sets in our database, which have an average of 281 parts. Among the 490 sets released in 2020, it ranks #90. That is 2.1 times the average Educational and Dacta set size.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 45680 SPIKE Prime Expansion Set have?
LEGO set 45680 SPIKE Prime Expansion Set has 603 pieces. It was released in 2020 as part of the Educational and Dacta theme.
What year was LEGO set 45680 released?
Set 45680 SPIKE Prime Expansion Set was released in 2020 and belongs to the Educational and Dacta theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 45680?
LEGO set 45680 SPIKE Prime Expansion Set does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 45680?
The instructions for LEGO set 45680 SPIKE Prime Expansion Set can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 45680.
What is the main color of LEGO set 45680?
Black, with 188 out of 603 pieces, or 31%. Next come yellow (14%) and blue (13%).
How many different parts does set 45680 contain?
Set 45680 has 103 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 89 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise with No Center Slots in black, with 80 copies.
Does LEGO set 45680 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 45680?
Set 45681 SPIKE Prime Expansion Set (v2), released in 2021: it supplies 95%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
Sets from the same theme
45678 SPIKE Prime2020 · 532 pieces
45028 My XL World2020 · 492 pieces
2000457 SPIKE Prime Elements Set2020 · 374 pieces- 4000506 Braille Bricks Toolkit (French)2020 · 352 pieces
45026 Tubes2020 · 150 pieces
45027 Letters2020 · 130 pieces
2000719 SPIKE Prime Replacement Pack2020 · 108 pieces
45029 Animals2020 · 91 pieces
Sets from the same year
2000720 SPIKE Prime Workshop Kit2020 · 53 pieces
45030 People2020 · 53 pieces
4000505 Braille Bricks Toolkit (German)2020 · 50 pieces
4000503 Braille Bricks Toolkit (English)2020 · 40 pieces
3D42106 Stunt Show Truck & Bike2020 · 610 pieces
75284 Knights of Ren Transport Ship2020 · 595 pieces
71719 Zane's Mino Creature2020 · 617 pieces
40501 The Wooden Duck2020 · 621 pieces
