I made this list based on the instructions PDF that’s available from LEGO’s website. For most of these, it doesn’t really matter if they are black, dark bluish gray or light bluish gray so I picked them based on what will most likely look good with the surrounding colors and what is cheapest on Bricklink.

Two notable parts: Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Double with Axle Connector 2L is only available in white (the same color as in the set) and for the Technic, Axle 1L with Pin without Friction Ridges “old” light gray is significantly cheaper than any of the newer colors except the included tan.

In general, if you want to save a few bucks, you can probably leave all tan and white pieces as they are. For me, the complete replacement (250 pieces) cost about 35€ plus shipping.

Count Number Name Original Replacement(s)
2 6346389 Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Double Split, Reinforced Sides White Dark Bluish Gray
5 6058177 Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Studs on 1 Side White 4x Dark Bluish Gray, 1x Black
6 6289797 Technic, Axle 2L with Pin without Friction Ridges White Light Bluish Gray
4 4208160 Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 3 White Black
2 6370532 Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Double with Axle Connector 2L White Not available
10 371001 Plate 1 x 4 White 6x Dark Bluish Gray, 4x Light Bluish Gray
2 6360069 Technic, Liftarm Thin 1 x 5 - Axle Holes White Light Bluish Gray
2 389401 Technic, Brick 1 x 6 with Holes White Black
2 6001831 Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 9 White Dark Bluish Gray
4 6013938 Technic, Pin 3/4 Tan Dark Bluish Gray
6 4666579 Technic, Axle 1L with Pin without Friction Ridges Tan Light Gray
1 6117975 Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Tan Dark Bluish Gray
8 4121921 Plate 1 x 3 Tan 4x Dark Bluish Gray, 2x Black, 2x Light Bluish Gray
4 4118790 Plate 2 x 3 Tan Dark Bluish Gray
4 4201062 Brick, Modified 1 x 4 with Studs on Side Tan 2x Dark Bluish Gray, 2x Black
5 4550323 Arch 1 x 4 Tan Black
2 4550324 Tile 1 x 4 Tan Black
1 6186258 Slope 45 2 x 4 Tan Dark Bluish Gray
2 4143409 Plate 1 x 10 Tan Dark Bluish Gray
7 6271820 Technic Bush Red Light Bluish Gray
30 6378120 Technic, Pin 1/2 with Friction Ridges Red Dark Bluish Gray
20 6360104 Technic, Pin with Friction Ridges and Tow Ball with Round Pin Hole Red Black
2 6384112 Bar 1L with 1 x 1 Round Plate with Hollow Stud Red Black
31 4142865 Technic, Axle 2L Notched Red Black
7 300421 Brick 1 x 2 Red 4x Dark Bluish Gray, 3x Black
1 6385920 Technic, Brick Modified 1 x 2 with Hole and 1 x 2 Plate Red Light Bluish Gray
2 6271827 Technic, Liftarm, Modified Bent Thick L-Shape 2 x 4 Red Black
3 6130002 Technic, Axle 6L Red Black
1 6335578 Tile 2 x 6 Red Black
2 379521 Plate 2 x 6 Red Dark Bluish Gray
1 6130005 Technic, Axle 10L Red Black
7 4206482 Technic, Axle 1L with Pin with Friction Ridges Blue Black
20 6299413 Technic, Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Blue Black
4 6271167 Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth Yellow Light Bluish Gray
14 654124 Technic, Brick 1 x 1 with Hole Yellow 8x Black, 6x Dark Bluish Gray
1 6344181 Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Pin Hole on Top Yellow Light Bluish Gray
8 6130007 Technic, Axle 3L Yellow Black
1 6072627 Technic, Liftarm, Modified T-Shape Thick 3 x 3 Yellow Light Bluish Gray
2 362224 Brick 1 x 3 Yellow Black
2 6170294 Technic, Liftarm Thin 1 x 6 Yellow Black
4 6474196 Bar 1L with Tow Ball Orange? Dark Bluish Gray
4 4164022 Brick 1 x 2 Lime Green? Dark Bluish Gray
1 4164037 Plate 1 x 2 Lime Green? Dark Bluish Gray
5 4537937 Plate 2 x 2 Lime Green? 1x Light Bluish Gray, 4x Dark Bluish Gray
        • dfyx@lemmy.helios42.deOPEnglish
          3·
          10 months ago

          For now, only reviewers got theirs. Regular customers like me will have to wait until late February or early March.

          I made this list based on the instructions PDF so I can already order the replacement parts from Bricklink and start building as soon as the set is here.

          There is no magic or special knowledge involved. I just went through the instructions step by step and for each unnecessarily colorful piece, I picked a replacement color that should look good, based on the surrounding pieces.

          • Jck2905English
            4·
            10 months ago

            Not only reviewers, I got mine this past weekend :)

            • dfyx@lemmy.helios42.deOPEnglish
              3·
              10 months ago

              Oh cool! Where did you order it? Lego’s website says late February and JB Spielwaren where I ordered (because they include a cool display stand for the minifigs) currently estimates the shipping date as early March.

              • Jck2905English
                1·
                10 months ago

                I had mine pre-ordered through Amazon! I’m actually kinda a newb to legos so this is only my 2nd set. Finished the R2D2 earlier this year. Now I want the display stand though cause I’ve been trying to figure out what to do with the minifigs so I don’t loose them🤣