LEGO Set 5885 Triceratops Trapper: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	5885
Release year	2012
Piece count	269
Minifigures	2
Theme	Dino
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO 5885 Triceratops Trapper is a Dino theme set released in 2012. It depicts an intervention scene involving a triceratops, contains 269 pieces, and belongs to the theme’s prehistoric action setting.

Triceratops Trapper sits within the Dino theme, which focuses on encounters between equipped human characters and dinosaurs. The subject suggests a capture or containment scenario involving a triceratops, with the emphasis on action play rather than a natural history display.

The build uses 269 pieces and brings together scene elements, equipment and characters. The two included minifigures are Hero with Ammo Belt and Hero with Utility Vest.

It is suitable for collectors of the Dino theme, for dinosaur play scenes and for small themed displays. Within the line, it serves as the triceratops-focused entry and can be placed alongside other Dino sets that cover different encounters, vehicles or operational situations.

Inventory of set 5885

The inventory of set 5885 lists 269 pieces, spare parts excluded: 87 different lots (one shape in one color) for 84 part shapes. The box also contains 9 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 5885

Main color: yellow, making up 22% of the parts, followed by black (20%) and light bluish gray (14%).

Color	Parts	Share
Yellow	60	22%
Black	55	20%
Light Bluish Gray	38	14%
Dark Bluish Gray	36	13%
Blue	19	7.1%
Dark Red	16	5.9%
Trans-Red	8	3%
Red	6	2.2%
Trans-Neon Green	6	2.2%
Trans-Clear	6	2.2%
Other colors (6)	18	6.7%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Technic Pins	31	12%
Plates Special	24	8.9%
Plates	23	8.6%
Bricks Sloped	20	7.4%
Tiles	19	7.1%
Bricks	18	6.7%

Most common parts in set 5885

Part	Color	Quantity
Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges 4274	Blue	19
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Dark Red	9
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Ladder 4175	Dark Bluish Gray	9
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove 2431	Yellow	8
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780	Black	8
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Trans-Red	8
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Light Bluish Gray	8
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove 4162	Yellow	7
Support 1 x 6 x 5 Girder Rectangular 64448	Black	7
Brick 1 x 6 3009	Yellow	6

69 of the 84 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 5885

9 part shapes in set 5885 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.

Part	Color
Animal Body Part, Dinosaur, Triceratops Head with Light Bluish Gray Horns and Reddish Brown Top with Dark Brown Print 98169pr0001	Reddish Brown
Animal Body Part, Dinosaur, Triceratops Leg, Right, Rear / Hind, with Pin, Tan Nails and Reddish Brown and Dark Brown Print 98173pr0001	Dark Tan
Torso Utility Vest with Pocket, Screwdriver and Radio Print, Yellow Arms and Hands 973c01h01pr2006	Black
Hips and Dark Tan Legs with Belt and 3 Lime Balls Print 970c11pr0307	Black
Animal Body Part, Dinosaur, Triceratops Body with Reddish Brown Top with Dark Brown Print 11893pr0001	Reddish Brown
Sticker Sheet for Set 5885-1 74416
Animal Body Part, Dinosaur, Triceratops Leg, Left, Front, with Pin, Tan Nails and Reddish Brown and Dark Brown Print 98170pr0001	Dark Tan
Animal Body Part, Dinosaur, Triceratops Leg, Left, Rear / Hind, with Pin, Tan Nails and Reddish Brown and Dark Brown Print 98172pr0001	Dark Tan

No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 5885 relies on a little-shared assortment.

Size of set 5885 within its line

With 269 pieces, set 5885 ranks #3 out of 7 Dino sets in our database, which have an average of 319 parts. Among the 321 sets released in 2012, it ranks #103.

Included minifigures

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 5885 Triceratops Trapper have?

LEGO set 5885 Triceratops Trapper has 269 pieces. It was released in 2012 as part of the Dino theme.

What year was LEGO set 5885 released?

Set 5885 Triceratops Trapper was released in 2012 and belongs to the Dino theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 5885?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 5885 Triceratops Trapper: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 5885?

The instructions for LEGO set 5885 Triceratops Trapper can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 5885.

What is the main color of LEGO set 5885?

Yellow, with 60 out of 269 pieces, or 22%. Next come black (20%) and light bluish gray (14%).

How many different parts does set 5885 contain?

Set 5885 has 87 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 84 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges in blue, with 19 copies.

Does LEGO set 5885 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 9 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Animal Body Part, Dinosaur, Triceratops Head with Light Bluish Gray Horns and Reddish Brown Top with Dark Brown Print.

Which minifigures are included in LEGO 5885 Triceratops Trapper?

The set includes Hero with Ammo Belt and Hero with Utility Vest, both fitting the human expedition side of the Dino theme.