LEGO 7187 Escape from Dragon's Prison: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	7187
Release year	2011
Piece count	185
Minifigures	4
Theme	Castle
Subtheme	Kingdoms
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 7187 Escape from Dragon's Prison, released in 2011 as part of the Castle line, has 185 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 84 different lots, across 17 colors.

Inventory of set 7187

The inventory of set 7187 lists 185 pieces, spare parts excluded: 84 different lots (one shape in one color) for 76 part shapes. The box also contains 5 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 7187

Main color: black, making up 32% of the parts, followed by reddish brown (30%) and light bluish gray (11%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	59	32%
Reddish Brown	55	30%
Light Bluish Gray	20	11%
Dark Bluish Gray	10	5.4%
Pearl Titanium	9	4.9%
Pearl Gold	8	4.3%
Yellow	4	2.2%
Dark Green	3	1.6%
Green	3	1.6%
Flat Silver	3	1.6%
Other colors (7)	11	5.9%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks Sloped	32	17%
Bricks	25	14%
Plates	19	10%
Bricks Round and Cones	16	8.6%
Bricks Special	13	7%
Plates Special	12	6.5%

Most common parts in set 7187

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200	Reddish Brown	13
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Black	9
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] 3660	Black	8
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 1 3665	Reddish Brown	8
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper) 3794a	Reddish Brown	8
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] 30136	Reddish Brown	7
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Black	6
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Black	5
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Light Bluish Gray	5
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] 59900	Pearl Gold	5

57 of the 76 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 7187

2 part shapes in set 7187 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, 4 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Animal / Creature Accessory, Horse Barding with Kingdoms Dragon Shield and Armour Print 2490pr0005	Dark Green
Minifig Neckwear Armor Breastplate with Leg Protection, Kingdoms Dragon Head and Belt Print 2587pr0025	Pearl Titanium

Rebuilding set 7187 from another set

Share of the parts of set 7187 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
7947 Prison Tower Rescue	32%	365	2010
7029 Skeleton Ship Attack	25%	630	2007

No similarly sized set goes above 32%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 7187 within its line

With 185 pieces, set 7187 ranks #48 out of 118 Castle sets in our database, which have an average of 266 parts. Among the 276 sets released in 2011, it ranks #110.

Included minifigures

Dragon Knight, Archer, Dark Green, Wide Brim Helmet, Missing ToothQuantity : 1
Lion Knight, Helmet, Stubble and ScarQuantity : 1
Lion Knight, Wide Brim Helmet, Soul-patchQuantity : 1
Dragon Knight, Black, Armor, Helmet with Dark Green Plume, Goatee BeardQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 7187 Escape from Dragon's Prison have?

LEGO set 7187 Escape from Dragon's Prison has 185 pieces. It was released in 2011 as part of the Castle theme.

What year was LEGO set 7187 released?

Set 7187 Escape from Dragon's Prison was released in 2011 and belongs to the Castle theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 7187?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 7187 Escape from Dragon's Prison: 4. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 7187?

The instructions for LEGO set 7187 Escape from Dragon's Prison can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 7187.

What is the main color of LEGO set 7187?

Black, with 59 out of 185 pieces, or 32%. Next come reddish brown (30%) and light bluish gray (11%).

How many different parts does set 7187 contain?

Set 7187 has 84 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 76 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) in reddish brown, with 13 copies.

Does LEGO set 7187 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 2 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Animal / Creature Accessory, Horse Barding with Kingdoms Dragon Shield and Armour Print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 7187?

Set 7947 Prison Tower Rescue, released in 2010: it supplies 32%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.