LEGO Mindstorms 8547 Mindstorms NXT 2.0

Specifications
| Set number | 8547 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2009 |
| Piece count | 621 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Mindstorms |
| Subtheme | NXT |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 8547 Mindstorms NXT 2.0, released in 2009 as part of the Mindstorms line, has 621 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 90 different lots, across 12 colors.
Inventory of set 8547
The inventory of set 8547 lists 621 pieces, spare parts excluded: 90 different lots (one shape in one color) for 85 part shapes.
Colors of set 8547
Main color: black, making up 30% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (27%) and blue (13%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 188 | 30% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 168 | 27% | |
| Blue | 79 | 13% | |
| Very Light Bluish Gray | 77 | 12% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 57 | 9.2% | |
| Orange | 14 | 2.3% | |
| Red | 12 | 1.9% | |
| Tan | 11 | 1.8% | |
| White | 3 | 0.5% | |
| Pearl Dark Gray | 3 | 0.5% | |
| Other colors (2) | 6 | 1% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Pins | 207 | 33% | |
| Technic Beams | 147 | 24% | |
| Technic Connectors | 105 | 17% | |
| Technic Axles | 61 | 9.8% | |
| Technic Bushes | 20 | 3.2% | |
| Electronics | 16 | 2.6% |
Most common parts in set 8547
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 88 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots 6558 | Blue | 52 |
| Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise 43093 | Blue | 24 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 7 Thick 32524 | Very Light Bluish Gray | 20 |
| Technic Axle 3 4519 | Light Bluish Gray | 19 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thick 32316 | Light Bluish Gray | 18 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with 2 Pin Holes 42003 | Light Bluish Gray | 16 |
| Technic Beam 3 x 5 L-Shape Thick 32526 | Dark Bluish Gray | 14 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 9 Thick 40490 | Very Light Bluish Gray | 14 |
| Technic Pin Connector Hub Perpendicular 3L with 4 Pins 48989 | Light Bluish Gray | 14 |
71 of the 85 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 8547
3 part shapes in set 8547 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, 8 lots in the set are not found in any other set.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Playmat, Test Mat for Mindstorms NXT 2.0 4297447 | |
| CD-Rom, NXT 2.0 4558560 | |
| Sticker Sheet for Set 8547-1 86116 |
Rebuilding set 8547 from another set
Share of the parts of set 8547 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8527 Mindstorms NXT | 54% | 579 | 2006 |
| 41999 4 x 4 Crawler Exclusive Edition | 54% | 1,584 | 2013 |
| 8063 Tractor with Trailer | 53% | 1,100 | 2009 |
| 9398 4 x 4 Crawler | 53% | 1,327 | 2012 |
| 45806 INTO ORBIT Challenge Kit | 52% | 1,910 | 2018 |
No similarly sized set goes above 54%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 8547 within its line
With 621 pieces, set 8547 ranks #7 out of 19 Mindstorms sets in our database, which have an average of 459 parts. Among the 254 sets released in 2009, it ranks #35.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 8547 Mindstorms NXT 2.0 have?
LEGO set 8547 Mindstorms NXT 2.0 has 621 pieces. It was released in 2009 as part of the Mindstorms theme.
What year was LEGO set 8547 released?
Set 8547 Mindstorms NXT 2.0 was released in 2009 and belongs to the Mindstorms theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 8547?
LEGO set 8547 Mindstorms NXT 2.0 does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 8547?
The instructions for LEGO set 8547 Mindstorms NXT 2.0 can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 8547.
What is the main color of LEGO set 8547?
Black, with 188 out of 621 pieces, or 30%. Next come light bluish gray (27%) and blue (13%).
How many different parts does set 8547 contain?
Set 8547 has 90 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 85 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 88 copies.
Does LEGO set 8547 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: 3 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Playmat, Test Mat for Mindstorms NXT 2.0.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 8547?
Set 8527 Mindstorms NXT, released in 2006: it supplies 54%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
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