LEGO Space 70701 Swarm Interceptor

Specifications
| Set number | 70701 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2013 |
| Piece count | 218 |
| Minifigures | 2 |
| Theme | Space |
| Subtheme | Galaxy Squad |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 70701 Swarm Interceptor, released in 2013 as part of the Space line, has 218 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 95 different lots, across 20 colors.
Inventory of set 70701
The inventory of set 70701 lists 218 pieces, spare parts excluded: 95 different lots (one shape in one color) for 89 part shapes. The box also contains 12 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 70701
Main color: dark bluish gray, making up 21% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (18%) and black (17%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Bluish Gray | 45 | 21% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 40 | 18% | |
| Black | 38 | 17% | |
| White | 37 | 17% | |
| Dark Azure | 14 | 6.4% | |
| Dark Blue | 12 | 5.5% | |
| Dark Red | 4 | 1.8% | |
| Tan | 4 | 1.8% | |
| Lime | 4 | 1.8% | |
| Trans-Yellow | 4 | 1.8% | |
| Other colors (10) | 15 | 6.9% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates | 27 | 12% | |
| Plates Special | 26 | 12% | |
| Technic Pins | 21 | 9.6% | |
| Bricks Sloped | 18 | 8.3% | |
| Technic Bricks | 15 | 6.9% | |
| Tiles Special | 12 | 5.5% |
Most common parts in set 70701
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 15 |
| Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b | Dark Blue | 10 |
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | Light Bluish Gray | 10 |
| Plate 1 x 4 3710 | Dark Bluish Gray | 8 |
| Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Pin Hole 6541 | Dark Bluish Gray | 6 |
| Tile Round 1 x 1 98138 | Light Bluish Gray | 6 |
| Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b | White | 4 |
| Technic Brick 1 x 2 [2 Pin Holes] 32000 | Light Bluish Gray | 4 |
| Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise 3749 | Tan | 4 |
| Plate 2 x 6 3795 | Dark Bluish Gray | 4 |
79 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
Exclusive parts in set 70701
One part shape in set 70701 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. Counting colors, 2 lots in the set are not found in any other set.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Sticker Sheet for Set 70701-1 13065 |
Rebuilding set 70701 from another set
Share of the parts of set 70701 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70705 Bug Obliterator | 29% | 711 | 2013 |
| 75147 StarScavenger | 26% | 558 | 2016 |
No similarly sized set goes above 29%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 70701 within its line
With 218 pieces, set 70701 ranks #46 out of 91 Space sets in our database, which have an average of 277 parts. Among the 356 sets released in 2013, it ranks #139.
Included minifigures
Mosquitoid with WingsQuantity : 1
Solomon BlazeQuantity : 1
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 70701 Swarm Interceptor have?
LEGO set 70701 Swarm Interceptor has 218 pieces. It was released in 2013 as part of the Space theme.
What year was LEGO set 70701 released?
Set 70701 Swarm Interceptor was released in 2013 and belongs to the Space theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 70701?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 70701 Swarm Interceptor: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 70701?
The instructions for LEGO set 70701 Swarm Interceptor can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 70701.
What is the main color of LEGO set 70701?
Dark bluish gray, with 45 out of 218 pieces, or 21%. Next come light bluish gray (18%) and black (17%).
How many different parts does set 70701 contain?
Set 70701 has 95 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 89 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 15 copies.
Does LEGO set 70701 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 70701-1.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 70701?
Set 70705 Bug Obliterator, released in 2013: it supplies 29%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
Sets from the same theme
70706 Crater Creeper2013 · 173 pieces
70702 Warp Stinger2013 · 310 pieces
70703 Star Slicer2013 · 311 pieces
70700 Space Swarmer2013 · 86 pieces
70707 CLS-89 Eradicator Mech2013 · 440 pieces
70704 Vermin Vaporizer2013 · 506 pieces
70708 Hive Crawler2013 · 559 pieces
70705 Bug Obliterator2013 · 711 pieces








