LEGO 3578 NHL Championship Challenge: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	3578
Release year	2004
Piece count	396
Minifigures	8
Theme	Sports
Subtheme	Hockey
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 3578 NHL Championship Challenge, released in 2004 as part of the Sports line, has 396 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 84 different lots, across 10 colors.

Inventory of set 3578

The inventory of set 3578 lists 396 pieces, spare parts excluded: 84 different lots (one shape in one color) for 78 part shapes. The box also contains 4 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 3578

Main color: black, making up 27% of the parts, followed by white (22%) and red (20%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	105	27%
White	86	22%
Red	78	20%
Blue	64	16%
Light Bluish Gray	18	4.5%
Yellow	14	3.5%
Trans-Clear	12	3%
Trans-Light Blue	8	2%
Orange	8	2%
Trans-Red	2	0.5%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	134	34%
Tiles	36	9.1%
Bricks	28	7.1%
Hinges, Arms and Turntables	24	6.1%
Minifig Accessories	22	5.6%
Bars, Ladders and Fences	14	3.5%

Most common parts in set 3578

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Red	20
Plate 2 x 4 3020	Black	18
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove 3069b	Red	16
Brick 2 x 2 Corner 2357	White	12
Plate 2 x 2 Corner 2420	Blue	12
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Blue	12
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate - Top 3679	Light Bluish Gray	12
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate, Base 3680	Red	12
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] 3700	White	12
Technic Axle Connector Ridged [with x Hole x Orientation] 6538b	Black	10

47 of the 78 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 3578

14 part shapes in set 3578 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. The table lists 8. Counting colors, 25 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Torso, Orange Arms, Dark Bluish Gray Hands [Plain] 973c34h12	White
Tile 8 x 16 with Half Circle and Blue Stripe on Right Print 48288pr0001	White
Tile 8 x 16 with Half Circle and Blue Stripe on Left Print 48288pr0002	White
Tile 8 x 16 with Half Circle and Red Stripe Print 48288pr0003	White
Tile 8 x 16 with Red Stripe Print 48288pr0004	White
Sticker Sheet for Set 3578-1 49866
Minifig Neckwear Sports Hockey Body Armor with NHL Logo and White '7' Print 47577pr0007	Black
Minifig Neckwear Sports Hockey Body Armor with NHL Logo and White '1' Print 47577pr0001	Black

No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 3578 relies on a little-shared assortment.

Size of set 3578 within its line

With 396 pieces, set 3578 ranks #4 out of 58 Sports sets in our database, which have an average of 136 parts. Among the 227 sets released in 2004, it ranks #39. That is 2.9 times the average Sports set size.

Included minifigures

Hockey Player Black Vest #1Quantity : 1
Hockey Player Black Vest #3Quantity : 1
Hockey Player Black Vest #5Quantity : 1
Hockey Player Black Vest #7Quantity : 1
Hockey Player White Vest #2Quantity : 1
Hockey Player White Vest #4Quantity : 1
Hockey Player White Vest #6Quantity : 1
Hockey Player White Vest #8Quantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 3578 NHL Championship Challenge have?

LEGO set 3578 NHL Championship Challenge has 396 pieces. It was released in 2004 as part of the Sports theme.

What year was LEGO set 3578 released?

Set 3578 NHL Championship Challenge was released in 2004 and belongs to the Sports theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 3578?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 3578 NHL Championship Challenge: 8. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 3578?

The instructions for LEGO set 3578 NHL Championship Challenge can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 3578.

What is the main color of LEGO set 3578?

Black, with 105 out of 396 pieces, or 27%. Next come white (22%) and red (20%).

How many different parts does set 3578 contain?

Set 3578 has 84 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 78 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 1 x 2 in red, with 20 copies.

Does LEGO set 3578 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 14 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Torso, Orange Arms, Dark Bluish Gray Hands [Plain].