LEGO Set 41178 The Dragon Sanctuary: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	41178
Release year	2016
Piece count	588
Minifigures	2
Theme	Elves
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 41178, “The Dragon Sanctuary”, depicts a dragon sanctuary within the Elves universe. Released in 2016, it belongs to the Elves theme and contains 588 pieces for a fantasy setting.

In the Elves range, 41178 “The Dragon Sanctuary” represents a magical location tied to the world of Elvendale. Its subject is a dragon sanctuary, placing it firmly within the fantasy setting of the theme rather than within a separate licensed property.

Within the Elves theme, it can be viewed as a location focused entry, useful for expanding an Elvendale collection and for grouping with other sets that develop the theme’s characters and environments.

Inventory of set 41178

The inventory of set 41178 lists 588 pieces, spare parts excluded: 245 different lots (one shape in one color) for 175 part shapes. The box also contains 37 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 41178

Main color: medium lavender, making up 13% of the parts, followed by white (9.7%) and dark bluish gray (9.4%).

Color	Parts	Share
Medium Lavender	77	13%
White	57	9.7%
Dark Bluish Gray	55	9.4%
Reddish Brown	55	9.4%
Light Bluish Gray	45	7.7%
Pearl Gold	39	6.6%
Lime	26	4.4%
Light Aqua	26	4.4%
Tan	25	4.3%
Dark Blue	21	3.6%
Other colors (27)	160	27%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	118	20%
Plates Special	81	14%
Bricks Curved	68	12%
Bricks Sloped	36	6.1%
Bricks	33	5.6%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	29	4.9%

Most common parts in set 41178

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 15068	Medium Lavender	14
Plate 1 x 2 3023	White	12
Plate Special 1 x 2 5.9mm Centre Side Towball Socket 14704	Light Bluish Gray	10
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Medium Lavender	10
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Light Aqua	9
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200	Trans-Clear	9
Brick Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] 11477	Medium Lavender	7
Rock 1 x 1 Jewel / Gem 24 Facet 30153	Trans-Purple	7
Brick Arch 1 x 3 x 3 [Gothic] 13965	Tan	6
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Reddish Brown	6

153 of the 175 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 41178

5 part shapes in set 41178 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. Counting colors, 11 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Creature Body Part, Dragon Wing 19 x 11 with Marbled Trans-Purple Pattern 51342pat0014	Medium Lavender
Creature Body Part, Dragon Head Upper Jaw with 2 Studs on Top with Medium Blue Eye, White Tribal Markings 24196pr0004	Medium Lavender
Sticker Sheet 1 for Set 41178-1 26984
Sticker Sheet 2 for Set 41178-1 26986
Creature, Dragon, Baby with Trans-Dark Blue Belly, Spines and Wings and Gold Horns Print 26090pr0005	Dark Azure

Rebuilding set 41178 from another set

Share of the parts of set 41178 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
41176 The Secret Market Place	26%	701	2016

No similarly sized set goes above 26%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 41178 within its line

With 588 pieces, set 41178 ranks #10 out of 33 Elves sets in our database, which have an average of 418 parts. Among the 459 sets released in 2016, it ranks #72.

Included minifigures

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 41178 The Dragon Sanctuary have?

LEGO set 41178 The Dragon Sanctuary has 588 pieces. It was released in 2016 as part of the Elves theme.

What year was LEGO set 41178 released?

Set 41178 The Dragon Sanctuary was released in 2016 and belongs to the Elves theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 41178?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 41178 The Dragon Sanctuary: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 41178?

The instructions for LEGO set 41178 The Dragon Sanctuary can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 41178.

What is the main color of LEGO set 41178?

Medium lavender, with 77 out of 588 pieces, or 13%. Next come white (9.7%) and dark bluish gray (9.4%).

How many different parts does set 41178 contain?

Set 41178 has 245 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 175 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 in medium lavender, with 14 copies.

Does LEGO set 41178 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 5 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Creature Body Part, Dragon Wing 19 x 11 with Marbled Trans-Purple Pattern.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 41178?

Set 41176 The Secret Market Place, released in 2016: it supplies 26%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.