LEGO Castle 70400 Forest Ambush

Specifications
| Set number | 70400 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2013 |
| Piece count | 90 |
| Minifigures | 4 |
| Theme | Castle |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 70400 Forest Ambush, released in 2013 as part of the Castle line, has 90 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 62 different lots, across 18 colors.
Inventory of set 70400
The inventory of set 70400 lists 90 pieces, spare parts excluded: 62 different lots (one shape in one color) for 58 part shapes. The box also contains 6 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 70400
Main color: reddish brown, making up 19% of the parts, followed by black (12%) and pearl gold (11%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reddish Brown | 17 | 19% | |
| Black | 11 | 12% | |
| Pearl Gold | 10 | 11% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 9 | 10% | |
| Green | 8 | 8.9% | |
| Blue | 7 | 7.8% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 6 | 6.7% | |
| Tan | 4 | 4.4% | |
| Yellow | 4 | 4.4% | |
| Flat Silver | 3 | 3.3% | |
| Other colors (8) | 11 | 12% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates Special | 9 | 10% | |
| Minifig Shields, Weapons, & Tools | 7 | 7.8% | |
| Plants & Trees | 6 | 6.7% | |
| Bricks Special | 6 | 6.7% | |
| Tiles Round and Curved | 6 | 6.7% | |
| Bricks Round and Cones | 5 | 5.6% |
Most common parts in set 70400
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Tile Round 1 x 1 98138 | Pearl Gold | 6 |
| Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick Open O Clip] 60897 | Blue | 4 |
| Plant, Leaves 4 x 3 2423 | Green | 3 |
| Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b | Reddish Brown | 3 |
| Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove (Jumper) 3794b | Tan | 3 |
| Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] 59443 | Reddish Brown | 3 |
| Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] 30136 | Reddish Brown | 2 |
| Tile 2 x 2 with Groove 3068b | Blue | 2 |
| Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] 3700 | Dark Bluish Gray | 2 |
| Plate 1 x 4 3710 | Green | 2 |
45 of the 58 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
No part in set 70400 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
Rebuilding set 70400 from another set
Share of the parts of set 70400 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70401 Gold Getaway | 33% | 199 | 2013 |
No similarly sized set goes above 33%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 70400 within its line
With 90 pieces, set 70400 ranks #67 out of 118 Castle sets in our database, which have an average of 266 parts. Among the 356 sets released in 2013, it ranks #221. That is less than half the average Castle set size.
Included minifigures
Knight, Blue, Printed Breastplate, HelmetQuantity : 1
Dragon Knight, Red, Helmet, StubbleQuantity : 1
Knight, Blue, Wide Brim HelmetQuantity : 1
Dragon Knight, Red, Helmet, Red BeardQuantity : 1
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 70400 Forest Ambush have?
LEGO set 70400 Forest Ambush has 90 pieces. It was released in 2013 as part of the Castle theme.
What year was LEGO set 70400 released?
Set 70400 Forest Ambush was released in 2013 and belongs to the Castle theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 70400?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 70400 Forest Ambush: 4. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 70400?
The instructions for LEGO set 70400 Forest Ambush can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 70400.
What is the main color of LEGO set 70400?
Reddish brown, with 17 out of 90 pieces, or 19%. Next come black (12%) and pearl gold (11%).
How many different parts does set 70400 contain?
Set 70400 has 62 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 58 part shapes. Most common part: Tile Round 1 x 1 in pearl gold, with 6 copies.
Does LEGO set 70400 contain any exclusive parts?
No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 70400?
Set 70401 Gold Getaway, released in 2013: it supplies 33%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
Sets from the same theme
70401 Gold Getaway2013 · 199 pieces
70402 The Gatehouse Raid2013 · 248 pieces
70403 Dragon Mountain2013 · 381 pieces
70404 King's Castle2013 · 1,003 pieces
850889 Castle Dragons Accessory Set2014 · 42 pieces
850888 Castle Knights Accessory Set2014 · 36 pieces
853373 Kingdoms Chess2012 · 329 pieces
10223 Kingdoms Joust2012 · 1,575 pieces
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