LEGO 20208 Level Three - Kit 9, The Dark Lair: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	20208
Release year	2012
Piece count	183
Minifigures	0
Theme	Master Builder Academy
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 20208 Level Three - Kit 9, The Dark Lair, released in 2012 as part of the Master Builder Academy line, has 183 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 77 different lots, across 13 colors.

Inventory of set 20208

The inventory of set 20208 lists 183 pieces, spare parts excluded: 77 different lots (one shape in one color) for 64 part shapes. The box also contains 8 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 20208

Main color: black, making up 32% of the parts, followed by dark bluish gray (27%) and trans-orange (13%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	59	32%
Dark Bluish Gray	50	27%
Trans-Orange	24	13%
Light Bluish Gray	20	11%
Reddish Brown	13	7.1%
Orange	8	4.4%
Green	2	1.1%
Trans-Dark Blue	2	1.1%
Pearl Gold	1	0.5%
Trans-Light Blue	1	0.5%
Other colors (3)	3	1.6%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks Sloped	57	31%
Plates	39	21%
Bricks	11	6%
Technic Bricks	10	5.5%
Plates Special	10	5.5%
Bricks Special	8	4.4%

Most common parts in set 20208

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200	Trans-Orange	16
Brick Sloped 75° 2 x 1 x 3 with Hollow Stud 4460b	Black	9
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Trans-Orange	7
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Dark Bluish Gray	7
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b	Orange	7
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 1 3665	Dark Bluish Gray	6
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b	Dark Bluish Gray	5
Plate 1 x 1 3024	Dark Bluish Gray	4
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 3039	Dark Bluish Gray	4
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Black	4

64 of the 64 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

No part in set 20208 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 20208 from another set

Share of the parts of set 20208 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
20207 Level Three - Kit 8, The Forbidden Bridge	33%	220	2012
7199 Temple of Doom	29%	652	2009

No similarly sized set goes above 33%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 20208 within its line

With 183 pieces, set 20208 ranks #11 out of 14 Master Builder Academy sets in our database, which have an average of 250 parts. Among the 321 sets released in 2012, it ranks #153.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 20208 Level Three - Kit 9, The Dark Lair have?

LEGO set 20208 Level Three - Kit 9, The Dark Lair has 183 pieces. It was released in 2012 as part of the Master Builder Academy theme.

What year was LEGO set 20208 released?

Set 20208 Level Three - Kit 9, The Dark Lair was released in 2012 and belongs to the Master Builder Academy theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 20208?

LEGO set 20208 Level Three - Kit 9, The Dark Lair does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 20208?

The instructions for LEGO set 20208 Level Three - Kit 9, The Dark Lair can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 20208.

What is the main color of LEGO set 20208?

Black, with 59 out of 183 pieces, or 32%. Next come dark bluish gray (27%) and trans-orange (13%).

How many different parts does set 20208 contain?

Set 20208 has 77 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 64 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) in trans-orange, with 16 copies.

Does LEGO set 20208 contain any exclusive parts?

No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 20208?

Set 20207 Level Three - Kit 8, The Forbidden Bridge, released in 2012: it supplies 33%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.