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LEGO Drop Ship

Set #7160 · 2010 · 394 pieces · Moderate build

LEGO Drop Ship set 7160 instructions

Set Details

Set Number
7160
Name
Drop Ship
Year
2010
Pieces
394
Complexity
Moderate
Build Time
1-2 hours
Ages
8+
Type
Play-focused
LF
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About LEGO Drop Ship

LEGO Drop Ship (set #7160) is a detailed build with 394 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

  • 394 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

394 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

1

A five-minute sort by color or piece type before starting saves time hunting for specific bricks mid-step.

2

Follow the numbered steps in sequence — structural elements early in the build support everything that comes after.

3

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 Drop Ship (#7160) 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.

Drop Ship FAQ

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