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LEGO Ninjago 9457 Fangpyre Wrecking Ball

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LEGO 9457 Fangpyre Wrecking Ball

Specifications

Set number9457
Release year2012
Piece count415
Minifigures3
ThemeNinjago
Building instructionsDownload 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%).

ColorPartsShare
Black9924%
Dark Bluish Gray9623%
Lime5613%
Red368.7%
Light Bluish Gray266.3%
Dark Purple194.6%
Dark Green143.4%
Yellow102.4%
Trans-Red102.4%
Blue92.2%
Other colors (9)399.4%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Technic Special5613%
Plates4210%
Technic Pins419.9%
Bricks Sloped276.5%
Hinges, Arms and Turntables225.3%
Plates Special215.1%

Most common parts in set 9457

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.

PartColor
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:

SetFoundPartsRelease year
70616 Ice Tank30%9142017
42028 Bulldozer27%6172014
8275 Motorized Bulldozer26%1,3812007
42097 Compact Crawler Crane26%9202019
8043 Motorized Excavator26%1,1272010

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.

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.

Set number9457
Release year2012
ThemeNinjago
Piece count415
Minifigures3
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30