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LEGO Space 7051 Tripod Invader

2011166 pieces2 minifigures

LEGO 7051 Tripod Invader

Specifications

Set number7051
Release year2011
Piece count166
Minifigures2
ThemeSpace
SubthemeAlien Conquest
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 7051 Tripod Invader, released in 2011 as part of the Space line, has 166 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 65 different lots, across 15 colors.

Inventory of set 7051

The inventory of set 7051 lists 166 pieces, spare parts excluded: 65 different lots (one shape in one color) for 64 part shapes. The box also contains 6 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 7051

Main color: black, making up 30% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (29%) and dark bluish gray (9%).

ColorPartsShare
Black5030%
Light Bluish Gray4829%
Dark Bluish Gray159%
Lime127.2%
Dark Purple116.6%
Red95.4%
White74.2%
Trans-Neon Green42.4%
Trans-Bright Green21.2%
Dark Blue21.2%
Other colors (5)53%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Technic Pins2113%
Plates Special1911%
Technic Connectors169.6%
Plates137.8%
Technic Axles116.6%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes106%

Most common parts in set 7051

54 of the 64 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 7051

One part shape in set 7051 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.

PartColor
Sticker Sheet for Set 7051-1 96171

Rebuilding set 7051 from another set

Share of the parts of set 7051 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

SetFoundPartsRelease year
7065 Alien Mothership30%4162011
8096 Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle25%5922010

No similarly sized set goes above 30%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 7051 within its line

With 166 pieces, set 7051 ranks #56 out of 91 Space sets in our database, which have an average of 277 parts. Among the 276 sets released in 2011, it ranks #120.

Included minifigures

  • Minifigure Alien Trooper from set 7051Alien TrooperQuantity : 1
  • Minifigure Man, Dark Blue Pinstripe Suit with Gold Tie, Black Hair, Glasses, 3626cpr0792 from set 7051Man, Dark Blue Pinstripe Suit with Gold Tie, Black Hair, Glasses, 3626cpr0792Quantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 7051 Tripod Invader have?

LEGO set 7051 Tripod Invader has 166 pieces. It was released in 2011 as part of the Space theme.

What year was LEGO set 7051 released?

Set 7051 Tripod Invader was released in 2011 and belongs to the Space theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 7051?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 7051 Tripod Invader: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 7051?

The instructions for LEGO set 7051 Tripod Invader can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 7051.

What is the main color of LEGO set 7051?

Black, with 50 out of 166 pieces, or 30%. Next come light bluish gray (29%) and dark bluish gray (9%).

How many different parts does set 7051 contain?

Set 7051 has 65 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 64 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 18 copies.

Does LEGO set 7051 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 7051-1.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 7051?

Set 7065 Alien Mothership, released in 2011: it supplies 30%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Set number7051
Release year2011
ThemeSpace
Piece count166
Minifigures2
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30