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LEGO Discovery 7469 Mission to Mars

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LEGO 7469 Mission to Mars

Specifications

Set number7469
Release year2003
Piece count418
Minifigures0
ThemeDiscovery
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 7469 Mission to Mars, released in 2003 as part of the Discovery line, has 418 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 133 different lots, across 13 colors.

Inventory of set 7469

The inventory of set 7469 lists 418 pieces, spare parts excluded: 133 different lots (one shape in one color) for 104 part shapes. The box also contains 9 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 7469

Main color: light gray, making up 30% of the parts, followed by white (26%) and black (14%).

ColorPartsShare
Light Gray12530%
White10926%
Black5814%
Tan409.6%
Blue256%
Dark Gray225.3%
Dark Blue102.4%
Sand Green92.2%
Trans-Neon Orange92.2%
Yellow30.7%
Other colors (3)61.4%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Bricks Round and Cones7819%
Technic Pins4210%
Technic Connectors419.8%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes358.4%
Bricks348.1%
Plates296.9%

Most common parts in set 7469

100 of the 104 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 7469

2 part shapes in set 7469 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, 7 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

PartColor
Fact Book, Mission to Mars 7469bk01
Sticker Sheet for Set 7469-1 47417

Rebuilding set 7469 from another set

Share of the parts of set 7469 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

SetFoundPartsRelease year
9788 MISSION MARS Challenge Kit32%1,2092003
7471 Mars Exploration Rover27%8652003

No similarly sized set goes above 32%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 7469 within its line

With 418 pieces, set 7469 ranks #4 out of 6 Discovery sets in our database, which have an average of 487 parts. Among the 241 sets released in 2003, it ranks #45.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 7469 Mission to Mars have?

LEGO set 7469 Mission to Mars has 418 pieces. It was released in 2003 as part of the Discovery theme.

What year was LEGO set 7469 released?

Set 7469 Mission to Mars was released in 2003 and belongs to the Discovery theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 7469?

LEGO set 7469 Mission to Mars does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 7469?

The instructions for LEGO set 7469 Mission to Mars can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 7469.

What is the main color of LEGO set 7469?

Light gray, with 125 out of 418 pieces, or 30%. Next come white (26%) and black (14%).

How many different parts does set 7469 contain?

Set 7469 has 133 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 104 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud in white, with 40 copies.

Does LEGO set 7469 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 2 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Fact Book, Mission to Mars.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 7469?

Set 9788 MISSION MARS Challenge Kit, released in 2003: it supplies 32%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Set number7469
Release year2003
ThemeDiscovery
Piece count418
Minifigures0
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30