LEGO Set 4706 Forbidden Corridor: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	4706
Release year	2001
Piece count	228
Minifigures	3
Theme	Harry Potter
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 4706 Forbidden Corridor, released in 2001 as part of the Harry Potter line, has 228 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 80 different lots, across 14 colors.

Inventory of set 4706

The inventory of set 4706 lists 243 pieces, spare parts excluded: 80 different lots (one shape in one color) for 72 part shapes. The box also contains one spare part, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 4706

Main color: black, making up 30% of the parts, followed by light gray (23%) and dark gray (23%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	73	30%
Light Gray	55	23%
Dark Gray	55	23%
Tan	20	8.2%
Green	18	7.4%
Brown	9	3.7%
Trans-Neon Orange	4	1.6%
Yellow	3	1.2%
Red	1	0.4%
Dark Nougat	1	0.4%
Other colors (4)	4	1.6%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	77	32%
Bricks Sloped	40	16%
Bars, Ladders and Fences	20	8.2%
Plates	19	7.8%
Bricks Curved	10	4.1%
Plates Special	9	3.7%

Most common parts in set 4706

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 2 x 2 3003	Black	23
Stairs Spiral Step 40243	Light Gray	16
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Dark Gray	15
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 1 3665	Dark Gray	14
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b	Tan	10
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Black	8
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Light Gray	8
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 3039	Dark Gray	7
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b	Green	6
Brick Arch 1 x 6 x 2 - Thick Top with Reinforced Underside 3307	Black	6

53 of the 72 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 4706

3 part shapes in set 4706 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, 5 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Animal Body Part, Dog Head (Fluffy) 40246	Brown
Creature Body Part, Dog Body, Three Heads (Fluffy) 40245	Brown
Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand) with Flute Print 30374pr0001	Dark Nougat

Rebuilding set 4706 from another set

Share of the parts of set 4706 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
4709 Hogwarts Castle	40%	696	2001
4729 Dumbledore's Office	28%	451	2002
4730 Chamber of Secrets	27%	597	2002

No similarly sized set goes above 40%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 4706 within its line

With 228 pieces, set 4706 ranks #125 out of 186 Harry Potter sets in our database, which have an average of 672 parts. Among the 173 sets released in 2001, it ranks #47. That is less than half the average Harry Potter set size.

Included minifigures

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 4706 Forbidden Corridor have?

LEGO set 4706 Forbidden Corridor has 228 pieces. It was released in 2001 as part of the Harry Potter theme.

What year was LEGO set 4706 released?

Set 4706 Forbidden Corridor was released in 2001 and belongs to the Harry Potter theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 4706?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 4706 Forbidden Corridor: 3. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 4706?

The instructions for LEGO set 4706 Forbidden Corridor can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 4706.

What is the main color of LEGO set 4706?

Black, with 73 out of 243 pieces, or 30%. Next come light gray (23%) and dark gray (23%).

How many different parts does set 4706 contain?

Set 4706 has 80 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 72 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 2 x 2 in black, with 23 copies.

Does LEGO set 4706 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 3 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Animal Body Part, Dog Head (Fluffy).

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 4706?

Set 4709 Hogwarts Castle, released in 2001: it supplies 40%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.