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LEGO Educational and Dacta 9797 Mindstorms Education NXT Base Set

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LEGO 9797 Mindstorms Education NXT Base Set

Specifications

Set number9797
Release year2006
Piece count442
Minifigures0
ThemeEducational and Dacta
SubthemeMindstorms › NXT
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 9797 Mindstorms Education NXT Base Set, released in 2006 as part of the Educational and Dacta line, has 442 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 99 different lots, across 14 colors.

Inventory of set 9797

The inventory of set 9797 lists 442 pieces, spare parts excluded: 99 different lots (one shape in one color) for 96 part shapes. The box also contains 2 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 9797

Main color: black, making up 30% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (29%) and dark bluish gray (17%).

ColorPartsShare
Black13330%
Light Bluish Gray12829%
Dark Bluish Gray7717%
Blue4711%
Yellow132.9%
Red122.7%
Very Light Bluish Gray122.7%
Tan102.3%
White40.9%
Orange20.5%
Other colors (4)40.9%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Technic Pins12428%
Technic Beams5613%
Technic Connectors4811%
Technic Axles4811%
Technic Gears317%
Electronics255.7%

Most common parts in set 9797

78 of the 96 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 9797 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 9797 from another set

Share of the parts of set 9797 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set 9695 Mindstorms Education Resource Set supplies 75% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 9797 within its line

With 442 pieces, set 9797 ranks #75 out of 480 Educational and Dacta sets in our database, which have an average of 281 parts. Among the 192 sets released in 2006, it ranks #55.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 9797 Mindstorms Education NXT Base Set have?

LEGO set 9797 Mindstorms Education NXT Base Set has 442 pieces. It was released in 2006 as part of the Educational and Dacta theme.

What year was LEGO set 9797 released?

Set 9797 Mindstorms Education NXT Base Set was released in 2006 and belongs to the Educational and Dacta theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 9797?

LEGO set 9797 Mindstorms Education NXT Base Set does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 9797?

The instructions for LEGO set 9797 Mindstorms Education NXT Base Set can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 9797.

What is the main color of LEGO set 9797?

Black, with 133 out of 442 pieces, or 30%. Next come light bluish gray (29%) and dark bluish gray (17%).

How many different parts does set 9797 contain?

Set 9797 has 99 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 96 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 60 copies.

Does LEGO set 9797 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 9797?

Set 9695 Mindstorms Education Resource Set, released in 2010: it supplies 75%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Set number9797
Release year2006
ThemeEducational and Dacta
Piece count442
Minifigures0
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30