LEGO Food Factor Challenge Kit
Set #9697 · 2011 · 2,115 pieces · Expert build
Set Details
- Set Number
- 9697
- Name
- Food Factor Challenge Kit
- Theme
- FIRST LEGO League
- Year
- 2011
- Pieces
- 2,115
- Complexity
- Expert
- Build Time
- 8-16 hours
- Ages
- 16+
- Type
- Both play and display
About LEGO Food Factor Challenge Kit
LEGO Food Factor Challenge Kit (set #9697) is one of the larger LEGO sets, requiring dedication and space with 2,115 pieces from the FIRST LEGO League theme, released in 2011. The FIRST LEGO League line features robotics competition challenge sets for students. At 2,115 pieces, this is a expert-level build with an estimated build time of 8-16 hours, suitable for ages 16+.
Set Highlights
- 2,115 pieces across multiple numbered bags — staged building keeps the process organized.
- Compatible with all standard LEGO sets — bricks extend naturally into other sets you own.
- Versatile build — display-worthy when complete, durable enough for active play.
Who Is This Set For?
Gift for Ages 16+
The expert difficulty makes this accessible without being trivial — a well-matched gift for LEGO fans in the 16+ age range.
Weekend Build Project
2,115 pieces with an estimated 8-16 hours fits comfortably into a focused afternoon or weekend session.
Expanding a FIRST LEGO League Collection
A solid addition for collectors building out their FIRST LEGO League shelf. Introduces parts and builds that complement other sets from the same line.
Build Tips
Open bags one numbered sequence at a time — LEGO orders them to match the build stages and keeps loose piece counts manageable.
Budget 8-16 hours across multiple sessions rather than one sitting. Fatigue leads to missed connections that are hard to trace later.
Keep the instruction booklet after building — it's the most reliable reference for disassembly, cleaning, or reassembly after storage.
Finding Instructions
With 2,115 pieces, set #9697 comes with a thick instruction booklet — often split into multiple numbered bags and build stages. The official PDF is available free on LEGO.com, or use LegoFinder's AI to find it instantly from a photo.
Food Factor Challenge Kit FAQ
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Also Released in 2011
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Sets at roughly the same piece count and complexity tier — different theme and year, but a similar build experience.
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