LEGO Set 79117 Turtle Lair Invasion: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	79117
Release year	2014
Piece count	888
Minifigures	5
Theme	Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 79117 Turtle Lair Invasion, released in 2014 as part of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles line, has 888 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 262 different lots, across 28 colors.

Inventory of set 79117

The inventory of set 79117 lists 888 pieces, spare parts excluded: 262 different lots (one shape in one color) for 191 part shapes.

Colors of set 79117

Main color: light bluish gray, making up 32% of the parts, followed by black (22%) and dark bluish gray (16%).

Color	Parts	Share
Light Bluish Gray	281	32%
Black	195	22%
Dark Bluish Gray	140	16%
Reddish Brown	101	11%
Green	31	3.5%
Flat Silver	24	2.7%
Tan	18	2%
Red	16	1.8%
Yellow	16	1.8%
Trans-Neon Green	10	1.1%
Other colors (18)	55	6.2%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	145	16%
Plates	144	16%
Bricks Special	90	10%
Tiles	63	7.1%
Bricks Sloped	61	6.9%
Plates Special	41	4.6%

Most common parts in set 79117

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille 2877	Light Bluish Gray	37
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Reddish Brown	30
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Black	23
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Light Bluish Gray	20
Brick 2 x 2 Corner 2357	Light Bluish Gray	16
Brick 1 x 4 3010	Light Bluish Gray	15
Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs] 87552	Light Bluish Gray	15
Brick 1 x 6 3009	Light Bluish Gray	14
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Dark Bluish Gray	14
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b	Light Bluish Gray	12

166 of the 191 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 79117

11 part shapes in set 79117 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. Counting colors, 12 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Helmet Trident Shaped with Face Mask with Black Lines Print (Shredder) 12617pr0001	Flat Silver
Minifig Neckwear Armor Shoulder Pads with 4 Angular Spikes 15727	Flat Silver
Hips and Black Legs with Silver Armor and Knee Plates Print 970c03pr0692	Black
Torso Armor with Layered Plates Print, Black Arms, Light Nougat Hands 973c03h02pr2719	Black
Minifig Head Special, Ninja Turtle with Dark Purple Mask and Dark Green Spots Print (Donatello) 16640pr0003	Olive Green
Torso Jacket Open over Tan Shirt, Dark Bluish Gray Fur Neck, Pendant / Japanese Character on Back Print, Black Arms, Dark Bluish Gray Hands 973c03h12pr2713	Black
Minifig Head Special, Rat with Blacks Eyes, Nose, and Hair Print 12611pr0002	Dark Bluish Gray
Torso Turtle Shell with Dark Brown Belt, Straps with Radio, Pouches and Devices, and Purple Bandana End Print, Olive Green Arms and Hands 973c20h20pr2711	Olive Green

Rebuilding set 79117 from another set

Share of the parts of set 79117 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
70922 The Joker Manor	31%	3,445	2017
70810 MetalBeard's Sea Cow	29%	2,743	2014
910032 Parisian Street	28%	3,533	2024
910047 Medieval Seaside Market	28%	2,560	2025
19001 Löwenstein Castle	27%	2,017	2019

No similarly sized set goes above 31%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 79117 within its line

With 888 pieces, it is the largest of the 16 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sets in our database, which have an average of 360 parts. Among the 478 sets released in 2014, it ranks #29. That is 2.5 times the average Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles set size.

Included minifigures

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 79117 Turtle Lair Invasion have?

LEGO set 79117 Turtle Lair Invasion has 888 pieces. It was released in 2014 as part of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles theme.

What year was LEGO set 79117 released?

Set 79117 Turtle Lair Invasion was released in 2014 and belongs to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 79117?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 79117 Turtle Lair Invasion: 5. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 79117?

The instructions for LEGO set 79117 Turtle Lair Invasion can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 79117.

What is the main color of LEGO set 79117?

Light bluish gray, with 281 out of 888 pieces, or 32%. Next come black (22%) and dark bluish gray (16%).

How many different parts does set 79117 contain?

Set 79117 has 262 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 191 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille in light bluish gray, with 37 copies.

Does LEGO set 79117 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 11 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Helmet Trident Shaped with Face Mask with Black Lines Print (Shredder).

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 79117?

Set 70922 The Joker Manor, released in 2017: it supplies 31%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.