Rotor

Name: LEGO Rotor 7162
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 7162
Rating: 4.83 (33 reviews)

83 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A2010145 pcsHigh agreement · 90%

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LOVED (8)

01Clever rotor design that tilts forward for natural flight posture
02Tremendous poseability and flexibility from multiple joints at thigh, hip, and ankle
03Strong articulation using hydraulic ram joints from Technic kits and Bionicle Titan design

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CRITICIZED (8)

01Rotor support struts lack good detail and don't look great
02Stray axle pin sticking out freely with no purpose
03Exposed axle segments at the bottom and stub on outside of feet (though partially covered with bushings)

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Build Facts what critics report

🧩 Difficulty

intermediate

🎯 Audience

collectors

In Their Words most-used terms across every critic review

designrotorgoodarticulationaxlelargegreatcolorbetterflightjointscapabilitydespitemaskstickingproportions

What reviewers are saying

"I was actually extremely happy with the set. I liked him, but I didn't think he would be as cool as he really is. Boy was I wrong"

EuroBricks

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

Von Nebula — Rotor is far superior to Von Nebula; has much better articulation and is cooler overall. Von Nebula's arms leave more to be desired.

Meltdown — Rotor was ordered alongside Meltdown for $20; shares some similar recolored pieces like the zamor (though Rotor's is a darker shade)

Other Hero Factory villains and heroes — Rotor is excellent and stands out; reviewer does not plan on picking up the other 3 heroes or villains at this time, perhaps only on sale

Von Nebula — Both are heavy sets from the same series; Von Nebula is comparable in weight, but Rotor is taller due to its rotors on top

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"I was actually extremely happy with the set. I liked him, but I didn't think he would be as cool as he really is. Boy was I wrong"

Key Pros

✓Excellent design and appearance
✓Fun rotor gimmick that is simple yet effective
✓Good articulation, especially in the legs which are very stable

Key Cons

✕Instructions were wrinkled
✕Arms could have better articulation

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"now they did a a good thing here it's a clever thing you can actually this a little bit but for the most part the the rotors don't face straight up and down they face back a little bit which actually makes rotor himself lean kind of forward when he's in Flight that makes a lot of sense so he can kind of look down and see what's below him as well as what's in front of him without having to angle his neck way down"

Key Pros

✓Clever rotor design that tilts forward for natural flight posture
✓Tremendous poseability and flexibility from multiple joints at thigh, hip, and ankle
✓Strong articulation using hydraulic ram joints from Technic kits and Bionicle Titan design

Key Cons

✕Rotor support struts lack good detail and don't look great
✕Stray axle pin sticking out freely with no purpose

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Rotor mask (new design)
Unique new piece; initially reviewers thought it had no eyes. Features large side vents. Fits over Glatorian skull piece.
Hero Factory Chunky Thing / HFCT (black)
New piece type; forms chest armor and arms. Reviewer unsure of exact classification.
New technic bit
Assumed new piece; reviewer uncertain due to not collecting vehicles or Technic sets
New pin with flat head
New piece variation
New Silver color
Much lighter than gunmetal and slightly darker than old silver; looks less cheap than previous silver
Zamor (darker shade)
Slightly darker shade than the one with Meltdown