Hero
other • 68 pcs
- Set number
- 7970-1
- Availability
- In production
- Pieces
- 68
- Original RRP
- $12.99
- Released
- 2010
- Theme
- Other
- Barcode
- 5702014602441
Where to find one
Search for Hero on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Released in 2011, the Lego Hero Factory set 7970, titled Hero, was part of a promotional campaign designed to introduce the secondary series of the Hero Factory theme. This small-scale polybag set was created as an accessible entry point for builders, featuring a streamlined construction that emphasized the modular building system characteristic of the Bionicle successor line.
The design follows the aesthetic established by lead designers at the Lego Group who aimed to transition from the complex Technic-heavy builds of the past to a more fluid, character-driven assembly style. By utilizing the new ball-and-socket joint system, the set allowed for high articulation in a compact form, earning a positive reception from fans who appreciated the cost-effective way to acquire the theme's core components and signature character armor pieces.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real LEGO sets collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Hero
Hero is a set in the LEGO Sets catalog on collecto.rs. Other • 68 pcs. Catalog data is sourced from Brickset. No collectors on collecto.rs publicly track this set yet — adding yours would make you the first.
How many collectors track Hero on collecto.rs?
Hero doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Hero?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your set, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other LEGO sets collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Hero catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Hero is sourced from Brickset. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is tracking LEGO sets free on collecto.rs?
Yes. Tracking your sets is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every set you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
