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LEGO Bionicle 70790 Lord of Skull Spiders

2015145 piecesno minifigures

LEGO 70790 Lord of Skull Spiders

Specifications

Set number70790
Release year2015
Piece count145
Minifigures0
ThemeBionicle
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 70790 Lord of Skull Spiders, released in 2015 as part of the Bionicle line, has 145 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 43 different lots, across 9 colors.

Inventory of set 70790

The inventory of set 70790 lists 145 pieces, spare parts excluded: 43 different lots (one shape in one color) for 42 part shapes. The box also contains 6 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 70790

Main color: black, making up 52% of the parts, followed by red (7.6%) and trans-neon orange (7.6%).

ColorPartsShare
Black7652%
Red117.6%
Trans-Neon Orange117.6%
Blue117.6%
White117.6%
Dark Bluish Gray106.9%
Light Bluish Gray106.9%
Yellow42.8%
Pearl Gold10.7%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Technic Pins3121%
Technic Axles2114%
Technic Beams2114%
Large Buildable Figures1913%
Technic Connectors1913%
Technic Beams Special128.3%

Most common parts in set 70790

40 of the 42 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 70790

One part shape in set 70790 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.

PartColor
Large Figure Chest Cover, Armour Small with Red Spider Eyes and White Fangs Print 98603pr0024Black

Rebuilding set 70790 from another set

Share of the parts of set 70790 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

No similarly sized set goes above 51%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 70790 within its line

With 145 pieces, set 70790 ranks #62 out of 209 Bionicle sets in our database, which have an average of 137 parts. Among the 448 sets released in 2015, it ranks #229.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 70790 Lord of Skull Spiders have?

LEGO set 70790 Lord of Skull Spiders has 145 pieces. It was released in 2015 as part of the Bionicle theme.

What year was LEGO set 70790 released?

Set 70790 Lord of Skull Spiders was released in 2015 and belongs to the Bionicle theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 70790?

LEGO set 70790 Lord of Skull Spiders does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 70790?

The instructions for LEGO set 70790 Lord of Skull Spiders can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 70790.

What is the main color of LEGO set 70790?

Black, with 76 out of 145 pieces, or 52%. Next come red (7.6%) and trans-neon orange (7.6%).

How many different parts does set 70790 contain?

Set 70790 has 43 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 42 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 14 copies.

Does LEGO set 70790 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Large Figure Chest Cover, Armour Small with Red Spider Eyes and White Fangs Print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 70790?

Set 71316 Umarak the Destroyer, released in 2016: it supplies 51%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Set number70790
Release year2015
ThemeBionicle
Piece count145
Minifigures0
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30