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LEGO Educational and Dacta 9686 Simple and Motorized Mechanisms Base Set

2009409 piecesno minifigures

LEGO 9686 Simple and Motorized Mechanisms Base Set

Specifications

Set number9686
Release year2009
Piece count409
Minifigures0
ThemeEducational and Dacta
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 9686 Simple and Motorized Mechanisms Base Set, released in 2009 as part of the Educational and Dacta line, has 409 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 101 different lots, across 12 colors.

Inventory of set 9686

The inventory of set 9686 lists 409 pieces, spare parts excluded: 101 different lots (one shape in one color) for 101 part shapes.

Colors of set 9686

Main color: blue, making up 19% of the parts, followed by black (19%) and light bluish gray (18%).

ColorPartsShare
Blue7719%
Black7619%
Light Bluish Gray7518%
Red5112%
White389.3%
Dark Bluish Gray338.1%
Tan266.4%
Yellow204.9%
Trans-Dark Blue102.4%
Trans-Clear10.2%
Other colors (2)20.5%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Technic Pins8220%
Technic Axles5012%
Technic Connectors389.3%
Technic Gears368.8%
Technic Beams348.3%
Technic Bushes327.8%

Most common parts in set 9686

83 of the 101 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

No part in set 9686 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 9686 from another set

Share of the parts of set 9686 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set 9632 Science & Technology Base Set supplies 72% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 9686 within its line

With 409 pieces, set 9686 ranks #78 out of 480 Educational and Dacta sets in our database, which have an average of 281 parts. Among the 254 sets released in 2009, it ranks #57.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 9686 Simple and Motorized Mechanisms Base Set have?

LEGO set 9686 Simple and Motorized Mechanisms Base Set has 409 pieces. It was released in 2009 as part of the Educational and Dacta theme.

What year was LEGO set 9686 released?

Set 9686 Simple and Motorized Mechanisms Base Set was released in 2009 and belongs to the Educational and Dacta theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 9686?

LEGO set 9686 Simple and Motorized Mechanisms Base Set does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 9686?

The instructions for LEGO set 9686 Simple and Motorized Mechanisms Base Set can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 9686.

What is the main color of LEGO set 9686?

Blue, with 77 out of 409 pieces, or 19%. Next come black (19%) and light bluish gray (18%).

How many different parts does set 9686 contain?

Set 9686 has 101 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 101 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 28 copies.

Does LEGO set 9686 contain any exclusive parts?

No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 9686?

Set 9632 Science & Technology Base Set, released in 2006: it supplies 72%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Set number9686
Release year2009
ThemeEducational and Dacta
Piece count409
Minifigures0
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30