LEGO Set 4712 Troll on the Loose: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	4712
Release year	2002
Piece count	72
Minifigures	2
Theme	Harry Potter
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 4712 Troll on the Loose, released in 2002 as part of the Harry Potter line, has 72 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 41 different lots, across 10 colors.

Inventory of set 4712

The inventory of set 4712 lists 72 pieces, spare parts excluded: 41 different lots (one shape in one color) for 36 part shapes. The box also contains one spare part, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 4712

Main color: light gray, making up 35% of the parts, followed by black (28%) and brown (11%).

Color	Parts	Share
Light Gray	25	35%
Black	20	28%
Brown	8	11%
White	5	6.9%
Sand Green	4	5.6%
Dark Gray	4	5.6%
Trans-Neon Orange	2	2.8%
Sand Blue	2	2.8%
Orange	1	1.4%
Yellow	1	1.4%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	29	40%
Bricks Curved	5	6.9%
Hinges, Arms and Turntables	4	5.6%
Minifig Heads	3	4.2%
Bricks Round and Cones	3	4.2%
Panels	3	4.2%

Most common parts in set 4712

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Black	10
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Light Gray	6
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Light Gray	4
Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [Square Corners] 4865a	Dark Gray	3
Brick 2 x 2 Corner 2357	Light Gray	2
Brick 1 x 2 x 5 with Blocked Open Studs and Bottom Stud Holder with Asymmetric Ridges 2454a	Light Gray	2
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Brown	2
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Black	2
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b	Sand Green	2
Brick Arch 1 x 6 x 2 - Thick Top with Reinforced Underside 3307	Light Gray	2

26 of the 36 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 4712

4 part shapes in set 4712 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.

Part	Color
Vest, Big Fig, Troll 41985	Brown
Minifig Head Troll, Eyebrows, Red Eyes, Teeth Print 3626bpr0069	Sand Blue
Body Giant, Troll [Torso, Arms, and Legs] 41983	Sand Blue
Loincloth, Big Fig, Troll 42457	Brown

Rebuilding set 4712 from another set

Share of the parts of set 4712 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
4705 Snape's Class	40%	167	2001
4706 Forbidden Corridor	35%	228	2001
6078 Royal Drawbridge	33%	259	1995
4704 The Chamber of the Winged Keys	32%	180	2001
6764 Sheriff's Lock-Up	31%	178	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 4712 within its line

With 72 pieces, set 4712 ranks #164 out of 186 Harry Potter sets in our database, which have an average of 672 parts. Among the 269 sets released in 2002, it ranks #160. That is less than half the average Harry Potter set size.

Included minifigures

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 4712 Troll on the Loose have?

LEGO set 4712 Troll on the Loose has 72 pieces. It was released in 2002 as part of the Harry Potter theme.

What year was LEGO set 4712 released?

Set 4712 Troll on the Loose was released in 2002 and belongs to the Harry Potter theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 4712?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 4712 Troll on the Loose: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 4712?

The instructions for LEGO set 4712 Troll on the Loose can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 4712.

What is the main color of LEGO set 4712?

Light gray, with 25 out of 72 pieces, or 35%. Next come black (28%) and brown (11%).

How many different parts does set 4712 contain?

Set 4712 has 41 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 36 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 2 in black, with 10 copies.

Does LEGO set 4712 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 4 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Vest, Big Fig, Troll.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 4712?

Set 4705 Snape's Class, released in 2001: it supplies 40%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.