LEGO Discovery 7468 Saturn V Moon Mission

Specifications
| Set number | 7468 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2003 |
| Piece count | 179 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Discovery |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
Where to buy set 7468
Also on: Amazon.co.uk · Amazon.ca
Price and availability are provided by partner stores and may change at any time.
Affiliate links: this site may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you.
LEGO set 7468 Saturn V Moon Mission, released in 2003 as part of the Discovery line, has 179 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 73 different lots, across 9 colors.
Inventory of set 7468
The inventory of set 7468 lists 179 pieces, spare parts excluded: 73 different lots (one shape in one color) for 56 part shapes. The box also contains 4 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 7468
Main color: tan, making up 27% of the parts, followed by white (21%) and light gray (18%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tan | 49 | 27% | |
| White | 38 | 21% | |
| Light Gray | 33 | 18% | |
| Black | 16 | 8.9% | |
| Dark Gray | 15 | 8.4% | |
| Trans-Clear | 9 | 5% | |
| Trans-Neon Orange | 8 | 4.5% | |
| Blue | 5 | 2.8% | |
| Chrome Silver | 3 | 1.7% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bricks Round and Cones | 33 | 18% | |
| Plates Round Curved and Dishes | 27 | 15% | |
| Plates | 23 | 13% | |
| Plates Special | 12 | 6.7% | |
| Bricks | 9 | 5% | |
| Bars, Ladders and Fences | 9 | 5% |
Most common parts in set 7468
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Cylinder Half 2 x 4 x 4 6259 | White | 10 |
| Brick Wedged 3 x 3 Cut Corner 30505 | Tan | 8 |
| Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] 4740 | Trans-Neon Orange | 8 |
| Cone 2 x 2 x 2, Open Stud 3942c | Light Gray | 6 |
| Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise 43093 | Blue | 5 |
| Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141 | Trans-Clear | 5 |
| Brick 2 x 2 Corner 2357 | Light Gray | 4 |
| Plate 2 x 2 Corner 2420 | Tan | 4 |
| Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] 2654 | Tan | 4 |
| Brick 1 x 2 3004 | Light Gray | 4 |
53 of the 56 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 7468
3 part shapes in set 7468 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 5 lots in the set are not found in any other set.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Sticker Sheet 2 for Set 7468-1 7468 | |
| Fact Book, Saturn V Moon Mission 7468bk01 | |
| Sticker Sheet 1 for Set 7468-1 47264 |
No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 7468 relies on a little-shared assortment.
Size of set 7468 within its line
With 179 pieces, set 7468 ranks #5 out of 6 Discovery sets in our database, which have an average of 487 parts. Among the 241 sets released in 2003, it ranks #88. That is less than half the average Discovery set size.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 7468 Saturn V Moon Mission have?
LEGO set 7468 Saturn V Moon Mission has 179 pieces. It was released in 2003 as part of the Discovery theme.
What year was LEGO set 7468 released?
Set 7468 Saturn V Moon Mission was released in 2003 and belongs to the Discovery theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 7468?
LEGO set 7468 Saturn V Moon Mission does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 7468?
The instructions for LEGO set 7468 Saturn V Moon Mission can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 7468.
What is the main color of LEGO set 7468?
Tan, with 49 out of 179 pieces, or 27%. Next come white (21%) and light gray (18%).
How many different parts does set 7468 contain?
Set 7468 has 73 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 56 part shapes. Most common part: Cylinder Half 2 x 4 x 4 in white, with 10 copies.
Does LEGO set 7468 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: 3 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Sticker Sheet 2 for Set 7468-1.
See also
Sets from the same theme
7467 International Space Station2003 · 164 pieces
7469 Mission to Mars2003 · 418 pieces
10029 Lunar Lander2003 · 469 pieces
7470 Space Shuttle Discovery2003 · 827 pieces
7471 Mars Exploration Rover2003 · 865 pieces
Sets from the same year
5858 The Golden Palace, Blue Box2003 · 178 pieces
4514 Cargo Crane2003 · 177 pieces
7416 Emperor's Ship2003 · 181 pieces
8451 Dumper2003 · 183 pieces
3431 Streetball 2 vs 22003 · 186 pieces
7033 Armored Car Action2003 · 187 pieces
4478 Geonosian Fighter (Black Box)2003 · 170 pieces
4850 Spider-Man's First Chase2003 · 191 pieces
