Galaxy Explorer

🏷️ 10497-1🎨 Icons📅 2022🧱 1254 partsAdvanced

Celebrate 90 years of LEGO creations with the iconic Galaxy Explorer (10497). This nostalgic project for adults is a bigger, detailed tribute to the classic 497 set from 1979. Craft its blended delta wing configuration, 3 retractable landing legs, and opening rear doors with a retractable ramp for the rover. The ship's interior is fully equipped for all 4 astronauts, featuring seats, a living quarters with 2 beds, computers, and storage compartments. Explore every detail of this premium buildable model and embark on an immersive journey through space.

Parts Inventory

🧱 1254 parts
PartQty
Plate Special 2 x 2 with 1 Pin Hole [Complete Underside Rib]

Plate Special 2 x 2 with 1 Pin Hole [Complete Underside Rib]

10247

Tile Special 2 x 2 Inverted

Tile Special 2 x 2 Inverted

11203

Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side

Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side

11211

Plate 3 x 3

Plate 3 x 3

11212

10×
Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 1L Axle

Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 1L Axle

11214

Bracket 5 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Holes, Pin Bottom

Bracket 5 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Holes, Pin Bottom

11215

Bracket 5 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Holes, Pin Bottom

Bracket 5 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Holes, Pin Bottom

11215

Plate Special 1 x 2 with Pin Hole on Top

Plate Special 1 x 2 with Pin Hole on Top

11458

Windscreen 6 x 13 x 2

Windscreen 6 x 13 x 2

13252

Tile 2 x 2 Corner

Tile 2 x 2 Corner

14719

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Build DNA

Parts inventory insights for Galaxy Explorer

1,254 pieces puts this build -40% against the average Icons set and +117% against the average 2022 release.

LEGOICONS

Vs average Icons set

-40%-851 parts
This set1,254
Average set2,105

Average Icons set: 2,105 pieces across 80 other sets.

Vs average 2022 set

+117%+675 parts
This set1,254
Average set579

Average 2022 set: 579 pieces across 467 other sets.

Color profile

11different colors

Dominant color

Light Bluish Gray

Light Bluish Gray515x
41%
Black395x
32%
White132x
11%
Yellow79x
6%

Unique parts

5.8 pieces per unique type

215

Repeat factor

Average pieces per unique type.

6x

Most used part

Slope 30? 1 x 2 x 2/3

Slope 30? 1 x 2 x 2/353x

Results are based on official LEGO part inventories. Accuracy improves as you confirm set completeness.

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Build Insights🧩215unique parts🎨11different colors📊114avg. parts per color🏆53×Slope 30? 1 x 2 x 2/3