LEGO Set 2258 Ninja Ambush: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	2258
Release year	2011
Piece count	71
Minifigures	2
Theme	Ninjago
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 2258 Ninja Ambush, released in 2011 as part of the Ninjago line, has 71 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 35 different lots, across 14 colors.

Inventory of set 2258

The inventory of set 2258 lists 71 pieces, spare parts excluded: 35 different lots (one shape in one color) for 34 part shapes. The box also contains 5 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 2258

Main color: reddish brown, making up 31% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (13%) and white (9.9%).

Color	Parts	Share
Reddish Brown	22	31%
Light Bluish Gray	9	13%
White	7	9.9%
Dark Bluish Gray	6	8.5%
Tan	4	5.6%
Green	4	5.6%
Red	4	5.6%
Blue	4	5.6%
Pearl Gold	3	4.2%
Dark Green	3	4.2%
Other colors (4)	5	7%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks Round and Cones	9	13%
Technic Pins	8	11%
Bricks Special	6	8.5%
Plates	5	7%
Plants & Trees	4	5.6%
Bricks Sloped	4	5.6%

Most common parts in set 2258

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Reddish Brown	9
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] 30136	Reddish Brown	6
Plant, Round 1 x 1 - 3 Bamboo Leaves 30176	Green	4
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b	Light Bluish Gray	4
Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise 3673	Light Bluish Gray	4
Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges 4274	Blue	4
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove 3068b	Tan	3
Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [Rounded Corners] 4865b	Dark Green	3
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Reddish Brown	2
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [2 Pin Holes] 32000	Dark Bluish Gray	2

27 of the 34 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

Exclusive parts in set 2258

One part shape in set 2258 appears in no other set in the catalog, most often a printed element, a sticker or a mold specific to the model. If it gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set.

Part	Color
Minifig Head Bonezai, Skull Cracked with Red Eyes and Grin Print [Hollow Stud] 3626cpr0751	White

Rebuilding set 2258 from another set

Share of the parts of set 2258 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
9463 The Werewolf	31%	243	2012
79012 Mirkwood Elf Army	31%	276	2013
70756 Dojo Showdown	28%	215	2015
21205 Battle Towers	27%	212	2014
41692 Vet Clinic Rescue Helicopter	25%	249	2021

No similarly sized set goes above 31%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 2258 within its line

With 71 pieces, set 2258 ranks #305 out of 396 Ninjago sets in our database, which have an average of 470 parts. Among the 276 sets released in 2011, it ranks #181. That is less than half the average Ninjago set size.

Included minifigures

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 2258 Ninja Ambush have?

LEGO set 2258 Ninja Ambush has 71 pieces. It was released in 2011 as part of the Ninjago theme.

What year was LEGO set 2258 released?

Set 2258 Ninja Ambush was released in 2011 and belongs to the Ninjago theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 2258?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 2258 Ninja Ambush: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 2258?

The instructions for LEGO set 2258 Ninja Ambush can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 2258.

What is the main color of LEGO set 2258?

Reddish brown, with 22 out of 71 pieces, or 31%. Next come light bluish gray (13%) and white (9.9%).

How many different parts does set 2258 contain?

Set 2258 has 35 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 34 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud in reddish brown, with 9 copies.

Does LEGO set 2258 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Minifig Head Bonezai, Skull Cracked with Red Eyes and Grin Print [Hollow Stud].

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 2258?

Set 9463 The Werewolf, released in 2012: it supplies 31%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.