LEGO Bionicle 70790 Lord of Skull Spiders

Specifications
| Set number | 70790 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2015 |
| Piece count | 145 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Bionicle |
| Building instructions | Download 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%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 76 | 52% | |
| Red | 11 | 7.6% | |
| Trans-Neon Orange | 11 | 7.6% | |
| Blue | 11 | 7.6% | |
| White | 11 | 7.6% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 10 | 6.9% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 10 | 6.9% | |
| Yellow | 4 | 2.8% | |
| Pearl Gold | 1 | 0.7% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Pins | 31 | 21% | |
| Technic Axles | 21 | 14% | |
| Technic Beams | 21 | 14% | |
| Large Buildable Figures | 19 | 13% | |
| Technic Connectors | 19 | 13% | |
| Technic Beams Special | 12 | 8.3% |
Most common parts in set 70790
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 14 |
| Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062 | Red | 9 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 7 Bent (4 - 4) Thick 32348 | Trans-Neon Orange | 8 |
| Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Small 53451 | White | 8 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots 6558 | Blue | 7 |
| Large Figure Limb Cover / Claw / Spike Large with Axle 15362 | Black | 6 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 2 with Ball Joint Straight, Smooth Ball 64276 | Black | 6 |
| Large Figure Limb Cover, Size 4, Armor with Ball Joint Socket 90640 | Black | 6 |
| Technic Axle Connector 2 x 3 with Ball Socket, Open Lower Axle Holes 93571 | Black | 6 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 3 with Ball Joint in Middle 98577 | Dark Bluish Gray | 6 |
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.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Large Figure Chest Cover, Armour Small with Red Spider Eyes and White Fangs Print 98603pr0024 | Black |
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:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71316 Umarak the Destroyer | 51% | 191 | 2016 |
| 8049 Tractor with Log Loader | 47% | 525 | 2010 |
| 9393 Tractor | 45% | 353 | 2012 |
| 5005496 Technic 40 Year Anniversary Model | 45% | 573 | 2017 |
| 42037 Formula Off-Roader | 44% | 494 | 2015 |
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.
See also
Sets from the same theme
70795 Mask Maker vs. Skull Grinder2015 · 171 pieces
70789 Onua - Master of Earth2015 · 108 pieces
70794 Skull Scorpio2015 · 107 pieces
70791 Skull Warrior2015 · 102 pieces
70788 Kopaka - Master of Ice2015 · 97 pieces
70787 Tahu - Master of Fire2015 · 89 pieces
70786 Gali - Master of Water2015 · 87 pieces
70784 Lewa - Master of Jungle2015 · 85 pieces
Sets from the same year
70779 Protector of Stone2015 · 73 pieces
70793 Skull Basher2015 · 72 pieces
70792 Skull Slicer2015 · 71 pieces
70785 Pohatu - Master of Stone2015 · 66 pieces
70780 Protector of Water2015 · 65 pieces
70778 Protector of Jungle2015 · 64 pieces
70783 Protector of Fire2015 · 63 pieces
70782 Protector of Ice2015 · 62 pieces
