LEGO Climate Connections Challenge Kit
Set #9699 · 2008 · 842 pieces · Advanced build
Set Details
- Set Number
- 9699
- Name
- Climate Connections Challenge Kit
- Theme
- FIRST LEGO League
- Year
- 2008
- Pieces
- 842
- Complexity
- Advanced
- Build Time
- 4-8 hours
- Ages
- 14+
- Type
- Both play and display
About LEGO Climate Connections Challenge Kit
LEGO Climate Connections Challenge Kit (set #9699) is a large, detailed build with 842 pieces from the FIRST LEGO League theme, released in 2008. The FIRST LEGO League line features robotics competition challenge sets for students. At 842 pieces, this is a advanced-level build with an estimated build time of 4-8 hours, suitable for ages 14+.
Set Highlights
- 842 pieces at advanced complexity — a 4-8 hours build.
- 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 14+
The advanced difficulty makes this accessible without being trivial — a well-matched gift for LEGO fans in the 14+ age range.
Weekend Build Project
842 pieces with an estimated 4-8 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
A five-minute sort by color or piece type before starting saves time hunting for specific bricks mid-step.
Follow the numbered steps in sequence — structural elements early in the build support everything that comes after.
Keep the instruction booklet after building — it's the most reliable reference for disassembly, cleaning, or reassembly after storage.
Finding Instructions
Building instructions for LEGO Climate Connections Challenge Kit (#9699) 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.
Climate Connections Challenge Kit FAQ
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Also Released in 2008
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