LEGO Set 4866 The Knight Bus: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	4866
Release year	2011
Piece count	281
Minifigures	3
Theme	Harry Potter
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 4866 The Knight Bus, released in 2011 as part of the Harry Potter line, has 281 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 84 different lots, across 15 colors.

Inventory of set 4866

The inventory of set 4866 lists 281 pieces, spare parts excluded: 84 different lots (one shape in one color) for 80 part shapes.

Colors of set 4866

Main color: dark purple, making up 39% of the parts, followed by black (28%) and trans-clear (10%).

Color	Parts	Share
Dark Purple	110	39%
Black	79	28%
Trans-Clear	29	10%
Light Bluish Gray	22	7.8%
Reddish Brown	9	3.2%
Dark Bluish Gray	7	2.5%
Tan	6	2.1%
Blue	4	1.4%
Trans-Yellow	4	1.4%
White	3	1.1%
Other colors (5)	7	2.5%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	61	22%
Plates	48	17%
Windows and Doors	48	17%
Tiles	29	10%
Plates Special	23	8.2%
Wheels and Tyres	8	2.8%

Most common parts in set 4866

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Dark Purple	26
Brick 1 x 4 3010	Dark Purple	18
Glass for Train Window 1 x 4 x 3 4034	Trans-Clear	18
Window 1 x 4 x 3 Train with Shutter Holes and Solid Studs on Ends 6556	Dark Purple	18
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Dark Purple	16
Plate 2 x 3 3021	Dark Purple	11
Plate 1 x 6 3666	Black	11
Plate Special 1 x 4 with 2 Studs, 3 Bottom Tubes 92593	Black	9
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove 2431	Dark Purple	7
Plate 4 x 6 3032	Black	7

64 of the 80 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 4866

6 part shapes in set 4866 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, 7 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Minifig Head Stan Shunpike, Vertical Cheek Lines, White Pupils Print [Blocked Open Stud] 3626bpr0856	Light Nougat
Torso Vest Knit Herringbone with Black Tie Print, Light Bluish Gray Arms, Light Nougat Hands 973c14h02pr1873	Dark Bluish Gray
Torso Jacket and Black Tie Print (Knight Bus Conductor), Dark Purple Arms, Light Nougat Hands 973c09h02pr1860	Dark Purple
Sticker Sheet for Set 4866-1 98264
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud with Shrunken Head Print 3062bpr0036	Sand Green
Minifig Head Ernie Prang, Gray Beard and Eyebrows, Brown Glasses Print [Blocked Open Stud] 3626bpr0862	Light Nougat

Rebuilding set 4866 from another set

Share of the parts of set 4866 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
4755 Knight Bus	36%	244	2004

No similarly sized set goes above 36%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 4866 within its line

With 281 pieces, set 4866 ranks #112 out of 186 Harry Potter sets in our database, which have an average of 672 parts. Among the 276 sets released in 2011, it ranks #80. That is less than half the average Harry Potter set size.

Included minifigures

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 4866 The Knight Bus have?

LEGO set 4866 The Knight Bus has 281 pieces. It was released in 2011 as part of the Harry Potter theme.

What year was LEGO set 4866 released?

Set 4866 The Knight Bus was released in 2011 and belongs to the Harry Potter theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 4866?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 4866 The Knight Bus: 3. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 4866?

The instructions for LEGO set 4866 The Knight Bus can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 4866.

What is the main color of LEGO set 4866?

Dark purple, with 110 out of 281 pieces, or 39%. Next come black (28%) and trans-clear (10%).

How many different parts does set 4866 contain?

Set 4866 has 84 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 80 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 2 in dark purple, with 26 copies.

Does LEGO set 4866 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 6 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Minifig Head Stan Shunpike, Vertical Cheek Lines, White Pupils Print [Blocked Open Stud].

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 4866?

Set 4755 Knight Bus, released in 2004: it supplies 36%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.