Set Details
- Set Number
- 7145
- Name
- Von Nebula
- Theme
- Hero Factory
- Year
- 2010
- Pieces
- 156
- Complexity
- Moderate
- Build Time
- 1-2 hours
- Ages
- 8+
- Type
- Play-focused
About LEGO Von Nebula
LEGO Von Nebula (set #7145) is a mid-sized build with 156 pieces from the Hero Factory theme, released in 2010. The Hero Factory line features buildable action figures in a robot hero universe. This is a moderate-level build suitable for ages 8+, with an estimated build time of 1-2 hours.
Set Highlights
- 156 pieces at moderate complexity — a 1-2 hours build.
- Compatible with all standard LEGO sets — bricks extend naturally into other sets you own.
- Play-focused build with interactive elements designed for 8+ builders.
Who Is This Set For?
Gift for Ages 8+
The moderate difficulty makes this accessible without being trivial — a well-matched gift for LEGO fans in the 8+ age range.
Weekend Build Project
156 pieces with an estimated 1-2 hours fits comfortably into a focused afternoon or weekend session.
Expanding a Hero Factory Collection
A solid addition for collectors building out their Hero Factory shelf. Introduces parts and builds that complement other sets from the same line.
Build Tips
Check the piece count on the bag against the parts list before starting — knowing what you have prevents mid-build surprises.
Even in small sets, connection order matters. Follow the steps rather than building sections independently.
For active play sets, key connection points (hinges, turntables, clip joints) can loosen over time — a small dab of LEGO's own tube clutch lubricant on the stud resolves most looseness without damage.
Finding Instructions
Building instructions for LEGO Von Nebula (#7145) are available as a free PDF on LEGO.com. You can also upload a photo of this set to LegoFinder to identify it and access the instructions directly.
Von Nebula FAQ
Related Reading
More Hero Factory Sets
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Also Released in 2010
All 2010 sets →Similar Build Difficulty
Sets at roughly the same piece count and complexity tier — different theme and year, but a similar build experience.
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