LEGO Ninjago 9457 Fangpyre Wrecking Ball

Specifications
| Set number | 9457 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2012 |
| Piece count | 415 |
| Minifigures | 3 |
| Theme | Ninjago |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 9457 Fangpyre Wrecking Ball, released in 2012 as part of the Ninjago line, has 415 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 144 different lots, across 19 colors.
Inventory of set 9457
The inventory of set 9457 lists 415 pieces, spare parts excluded: 144 different lots (one shape in one color) for 134 part shapes. The box also contains 17 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 9457
Main color: black, making up 24% of the parts, followed by dark bluish gray (23%) and lime (13%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 99 | 24% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 96 | 23% | |
| Lime | 56 | 13% | |
| Red | 36 | 8.7% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 26 | 6.3% | |
| Dark Purple | 19 | 4.6% | |
| Dark Green | 14 | 3.4% | |
| Yellow | 10 | 2.4% | |
| Trans-Red | 10 | 2.4% | |
| Blue | 9 | 2.2% | |
| Other colors (9) | 39 | 9.4% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Special | 56 | 13% | |
| Plates | 42 | 10% | |
| Technic Pins | 41 | 9.9% | |
| Bricks Sloped | 27 | 6.5% | |
| Hinges, Arms and Turntables | 22 | 5.3% | |
| Plates Special | 21 | 5.1% |
Most common parts in set 9457
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Link Tread Wide with Two Pin Holes, Reinforced 88323 | Dark Bluish Gray | 50 |
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 26 |
| Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062 | Red | 14 |
| Brick Curved 4 x 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Symmetric Ridges] 11153 | Lime | 12 |
| Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141 | Dark Purple | 12 |
| Brick Wedged, Curved 6 x 4 Triple 43712 | Dark Green | 10 |
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | Dark Tan | 8 |
| Brick Special 2 x 2 with 2 Pins and Axle Hole 30000 | Dark Bluish Gray | 6 |
| Plate 2 x 2 3022 | Red | 6 |
| Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger Vertical End 30364 | Black | 6 |
114 of the 134 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 9457
One part shape in set 9457 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.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Sticker Sheet for Set 9457-1 75894 |
Rebuilding set 9457 from another set
Share of the parts of set 9457 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70616 Ice Tank | 30% | 914 | 2017 |
| 42028 Bulldozer | 27% | 617 | 2014 |
| 8275 Motorized Bulldozer | 26% | 1,381 | 2007 |
| 42097 Compact Crawler Crane | 26% | 920 | 2019 |
| 8043 Motorized Excavator | 26% | 1,127 | 2010 |
No similarly sized set goes above 30%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 9457 within its line
With 415 pieces, set 9457 ranks #142 out of 396 Ninjago sets in our database, which have an average of 470 parts. Among the 321 sets released in 2012, it ranks #64.
Included minifigures
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 9457 Fangpyre Wrecking Ball have?
LEGO set 9457 Fangpyre Wrecking Ball has 415 pieces. It was released in 2012 as part of the Ninjago theme.
What year was LEGO set 9457 released?
Set 9457 Fangpyre Wrecking Ball was released in 2012 and belongs to the Ninjago theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 9457?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 9457 Fangpyre Wrecking Ball: 3. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 9457?
The instructions for LEGO set 9457 Fangpyre Wrecking Ball can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 9457.
What is the main color of LEGO set 9457?
Black, with 99 out of 415 pieces, or 24%. Next come dark bluish gray (23%) and lime (13%).
How many different parts does set 9457 contain?
Set 9457 has 144 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 134 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Link Tread Wide with Two Pin Holes, Reinforced in dark bluish gray, with 50 copies.
Does LEGO set 9457 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 9457-1.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 9457?
Set 70616 Ice Tank, released in 2017: it supplies 30%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
Sets from the same theme
9456 Spinner Battle Arena2012 · 418 pieces
9445 Fangpyre Truck Ambush2012 · 452 pieces
9448 Samurai X Mech2012 · 452 pieces
9443 Rattlecopter2012 · 327 pieces
9444 Cole's Tread Assault2012 · 286 pieces
9455 Fangpyre Mech2012 · 255 pieces
9447 Lasha's Bite Cycle2012 · 250 pieces
9442 Jay's Storm Fighter2012 · 242 pieces











