LEGO Educational and Dacta 45681 SPIKE Prime Expansion Set (v2)

Specifications
| Set number | 45681 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2021 |
| Piece count | 604 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Educational and Dacta |
| Subtheme | SPIKE |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 45681 SPIKE Prime Expansion Set (v2), released in 2021 as part of the Educational and Dacta line, has 604 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 104 different lots, across 13 colors.
Inventory of set 45681
The inventory of set 45681 lists 604 pieces, spare parts excluded: 104 different lots (one shape in one color) for 90 part shapes.
Colors of set 45681
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 | 25 | 4.1% | |
| Tan | 16 | 2.6% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 6 | 1% | |
| Other colors (3) | 6 | 1% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Pins | 196 | 32% | |
| 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 45681
| 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 90 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 45681
One part shape in set 45681 appears in no other set in the catalog, most often a printed element, a sticker or a mold specific to the model. If it gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Technic Beam Frame 11 x 15 with Internal Structure (Maker Plate) 65817 | Magenta |
Rebuilding set 45681 from another set
Share of the parts of set 45681 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45680 SPIKE Prime Expansion Set | 95% | 603 | 2020 |
| 42215 Volvo EC500 Hybrid Excavator | 44% | 2,359 | 2025 |
| 45678 SPIKE Prime | 42% | 532 | 2020 |
| 45823 MASTERPIECE Challenge Kit | 41% | 1,756 | 2023 |
| 42175 Volvo FMX Truck & EC230 Electric Excavator | 41% | 2,274 | 2024 |
Set 45680 SPIKE Prime Expansion Set supplies 95% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.
Size of set 45681 within its line
With 604 pieces, set 45681 ranks #56 out of 480 Educational and Dacta sets in our database, which have an average of 281 parts. Among the 519 sets released in 2021, it ranks #104. That is 2.1 times the average Educational and Dacta set size.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 45681 SPIKE Prime Expansion Set (v2) have?
LEGO set 45681 SPIKE Prime Expansion Set (v2) has 604 pieces. It was released in 2021 as part of the Educational and Dacta theme.
What year was LEGO set 45681 released?
Set 45681 SPIKE Prime Expansion Set (v2) was released in 2021 and belongs to the Educational and Dacta theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 45681?
LEGO set 45681 SPIKE Prime Expansion Set (v2) does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 45681?
The instructions for LEGO set 45681 SPIKE Prime Expansion Set (v2) can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 45681.
What is the main color of LEGO set 45681?
Black, with 188 out of 604 pieces, or 31%. Next come yellow (14%) and blue (13%).
How many different parts does set 45681 contain?
Set 45681 has 104 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 90 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise with No Center Slots in black, with 80 copies.
Does LEGO set 45681 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Technic Beam Frame 11 x 15 with Internal Structure (Maker Plate).
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 45681?
Set 45680 SPIKE Prime Expansion Set, released in 2020: it supplies 95%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
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2000471 BricQ Motion Essential Personal Learning Kit2021 · 62 pieces
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