SPIKE Prime.
LEGO Education · 45678 — Set 45678 packs 528 elements around a programmable hub with a 5x5 light matrix, built-in speaker and 6-axis gyro plus motors and colour, force and ultrasonic sensors; it was the flagship LEGO Education STEAM kit for grades 6-8 from January 2020, launched at $329.95 and last listed at $429.95; LEGO Education's own retirement page sets the end of sales at 2026-06-30 and the product page now reads 'Retired'
DISCONTINUED $429.95 2020-01-14
Key specs
Identity
| Brand | LEGO Education |
|---|---|
| Category | Kids' Screen-Light AI Hardware / STEM Robot Kit |
| Model numbers | 45678 |
| Also known as | SPIKE Prime / 45678 / LEGO Education SPIKE / SPIKE Prime hub / SPIKE App |
| Price (USD) | $429.95 |
Body & power
| Dimensions | — |
|---|---|
| Weight | 2000 |
| Battery | Rechargeable Li-ion battery pack included in set; approx. 3h run time and approx. 6h charge (reseller spec sheet); charges over micro-USB |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth wireless link from hub to tablet/computer; micro-USB charging; no Wi-Fi |
What it does
- Set 45678 packs 528 elements around a programmable hub with a 5x5 light matrix, built-in speaker and 6-axis gyro plus motors and colour, force and ultrasonic sensors
- it was the flagship LEGO Education STEAM kit for grades 6-8 from January 2020, launched at $329.95 and last listed at $429.95
- LEGO Education's own retirement page sets the end of sales at 2026-06-30 and the product page now reads 'Retired'
- contrary to the widely repeated claim, the SPIKE App is NOT dropped on that day - LEGO states support runs for five more years to 2031-06-30, but with no new features after 2026-06-30
- LEGO warns that after 2031-06-30 the app may become incompatible with new operating systems, which is the real brick date for lesson delivery
- spare parts are only offered while LEGO's maintained stock lasts, up to two years after the last sale, so hubs and motors become unbuyable around mid-2028 long before the app dies
- hubs still run locally stored programs and the app supports Python, so a class set keeps working offline after sales end - the loss is curriculum updates, app compatibility and repair parts, not cloud services
- the retired portfolio pushes schools onto the replacement Science and Computer Science & AI solutions named in LEGO's FAQ, and FIRST LEGO League keeps SPIKE only through the 2027-2028 season
Status & channels
| Device status | DISCONTINUED |
|---|---|
| Vendor status | Active |
| Cloud dependency | Works offline-first |
| Subscription | No subscription |
| Official page | vendor listing |
Common questions
Is SPIKE Prime still supported?
SPIKE Prime is no longer sold, last checked 2026-11-02. The device still works fine. If it relies on the maker's cloud, that part lasts only as long as the company keeps the servers running. It was released on 2020-01-14 at a price we verified on the maker's own page: $429.95. It left sale on 2026-06-30. Works offline. Basic functions don't need the maker's servers. No subscription is needed. The company is still in business and shipping normally. Brick-risk scores 0 out of 5 — none of the four triggers is present. This entry is backed by 4 source links plus the official product page. We found 4 third-party reviews from named outlets. Its accessory ecosystem is rated Active. Within Kids' Screen-Light AI Hardware it is filed as STEM Robot Kit. The maker's feature list on record names Set 45678 packs 528 elements around a programmable hub with a 5x5 light matrix, built-in speaker and 6-axis gyro plus motors and colour, force and ultrasonic sensors, it was the flagship LEGO Education STEAM kit for grades 6-8 from January 2020, launched at $329.95 and last listed at $429.95, LEGO Education's own retirement page sets the end of sales at 2026-06-30 and the product page now reads 'Retired'.
Which accessories fit SPIKE Prime?
SPIKE Prime has 4 accessory checks on record: 3 fit, 1 do not fit, 0 not yet confirmed. The checks cover Replacement parts & batteries (2), accessory (1), Replacement battery (1). The accessories named in those verdicts: LEGO Education SPIKE Prime Expansion Set 45681, LEGO Technic Large Hub 45601, Large and Medium Angular Motors 45602 / 45603, Distance / Color / Force Sensors 45604-45606. By how sure each one is: 3 confirmed against a first-hand page, 1 resting on a maker or press statement, 0 flagged as speculation. 4 of the 4 carry the link to the source actually used. The most recent check on this model is dated 2026-11-02. Categories still without a verdict here: Case / cover, Screen protector, Charging case / dock, Prescription lenses, Strap / retention, Protective film, Stylus / pen, Card / figure library, Travel case, Charging dock, Bands & chargers, Facial interface, Head strap. All of them are listed one by one on the device-accessories page, each naming the accessory and the source behind the answer.
Device accessories
Timeline
- 2020-01-14Launched
- 2026-06-30Discontinued
Sources & verification
- Official product page
- https://education.lego.com/en-us/spike-update-2026/
- https://blocksmag.com/lego-education-retires-spike-portfolio/
- https://www.brothers-brick.com/2020-01-14/lego-education-celebrates-40-years-by-launching-spike-prime-engineering-kit-worldwide-news/
- https://mafea.eu/product/lego-spike-prime-specification/
- Last verified: 2026-11-02
Third-party reviews
- Review: #45678 SPIKE Prime (LEGO Education) — brickarchitect.com · 2022-01-17
- LEGO Education SPIKE Prime Review — homeschool.com · 2021-05-01
- Lego Education Spike Prime Review: STEAM learning in a kit — gearbrain.com · 2020-09-09
- A new lease on learning with LEGO Education set 45678 SPIKE Prime [Review] — brothers-brick.com · 2020-01-17
Titles and links from independent outlets and creators — citations only, not our verdicts. Open the source for their full take.
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