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LEGO Castle 852293 Fantasy Era Castle Giant Chess Set

20082,455 pieces28 minifigures

LEGO 852293 Fantasy Era Castle Giant Chess Set

Specifications

Set number852293
Release year2008
Piece count2,455
Minifigures28
ThemeCastle
SubthemeFantasy Era
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 852293 Fantasy Era Castle Giant Chess Set, released in 2008 as part of the Castle line, has 2,455 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 359 different lots, across 36 colors.

Inventory of set 852293

The inventory of set 852293 lists 2,455 pieces, spare parts excluded: 359 different lots (one shape in one color) for 226 part shapes. The box also contains 35 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 852293

Main color: black, making up 32% of the parts, followed by dark bluish gray (16%) and white (15%).

ColorPartsShare
Black77432%
Dark Bluish Gray40516%
White37015%
Light Bluish Gray33214%
Reddish Brown1686.8%
Dark Blue622.5%
Dark Red592.4%
Pearl Light Gray371.5%
Trans-Orange331.3%
Pearl Gold241%
Other colors (26)1907.7%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Tiles59224%
Bricks47119%
Bricks Sloped44418%
Plates1476%
Minifig Shields, Weapons, & Tools1024.2%
Bricks Special933.8%

Most common parts in set 852293

PartColorQuantity
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove 3068bBlack288
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove 3068bWhite288
Brick 2 x 3 3002Black62
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200Dark Bluish Gray60
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] 3660Light Bluish Gray38
Brick 2 x 3 3002Light Bluish Gray37
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] 3660Black36
Brick Sloped Inverted 33° 3 x 2, Connections between Studs, Ovoid Bottom Pin 3747bDark Bluish Gray36
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200Black36
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780Black32

145 of the 226 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 852293

One part shape in set 852293 appears in no other set in the catalog, most often a printed element, a sticker or a mold specific to the model. If it gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set.

PartColor
Storage Case, Chess Set Fantasy Era Giant Castle 852293stor

Rebuilding set 852293 from another set

Share of the parts of set 852293 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

SetFoundPartsRelease year
75419 Death Star30%9,0312025

No similarly sized set goes above 30%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 852293 within its line

With 2,455 pieces, it is the largest of the 118 Castle sets in our database, which have an average of 266 parts. Among the 224 sets released in 2008, it ranks #3. That is 9.2 times the average Castle set size.

Included minifigures

  • Minifigure Troll Warrior 3 (Orc) from set 852293Troll Warrior 3 (Orc)Quantity : 1
  • Minifigure Skeleton, Red Eyes from set 852293Skeleton, Red EyesQuantity : 3
  • Minifigure Troll (Big Fig) from set 852293Troll (Big Fig)Quantity : 1
  • Minifigure Princess Alyssa (Fantasy Era) - Reddish Brown Hair from set 852293Princess Alyssa (Fantasy Era) - Reddish Brown HairQuantity : 1
  • Minifigure Wizard Morax (Fantasy Era) - Evil, Cape from set 852293Wizard Morax (Fantasy Era) - Evil, CapeQuantity : 1
  • Minifigure Wizard (Fantasy Era) - Good, Cape from set 852293Wizard (Fantasy Era) - Good, CapeQuantity : 2
  • Minifigure Witch, Dark Green Dress with Spider Necklace and Bottles, Black Hat from set 852293Witch, Dark Green Dress with Spider Necklace and Bottles, Black HatQuantity : 1
  • Minifigure Knight - Light Bluish Grey Armour with Crown from set 852293Knight - Light Bluish Grey Armour with CrownQuantity : 1
  • Minifigure Skeleton Warrior General Bone from set 852293Skeleton Warrior General BoneQuantity : 1
  • Minifigure Troll, Sand Green (Big Fig) from set 852293Troll, Sand Green (Big Fig)Quantity : 1
  • Minifigure King, Gold Armor and Crown from set 852293King, Gold Armor and CrownQuantity : 1
  • Minifigure Knight, Archer with Metallic Silver Helmet, and Quiver, Cheek Lines from set 852293Knight, Archer with Metallic Silver Helmet, and Quiver, Cheek LinesQuantity : 1
  • Minifigure Knight, Armor, Wide Brim Helmet from set 852293Knight, Armor, Wide Brim HelmetQuantity : 1
  • Minifigure Dwarf, Black Beard, Copper Helmet from set 852293Dwarf, Black Beard, Copper HelmetQuantity : 1
  • Minifigure Dwarf, Black Beard, Metallic Silver Helmet from set 852293Dwarf, Black Beard, Metallic Silver HelmetQuantity : 1
  • Minifigure Dwarf, Dark Brown Beard, Copper Helmet from set 852293Dwarf, Dark Brown Beard, Copper HelmetQuantity : 1
  • Minifigure Dwarf, Dark Brown Beard, Metallic Gold Winged Helmet from set 852293Dwarf, Dark Brown Beard, Metallic Gold Winged HelmetQuantity : 1
  • Minifigure Dwarf, Dark Brown Beard, Metallic Silver Helmet from set 852293Dwarf, Dark Brown Beard, Metallic Silver HelmetQuantity : 1
  • Minifigure Dwarf, Dark Orange Beard, Copper Helmet from set 852293Dwarf, Dark Orange Beard, Copper HelmetQuantity : 1
  • Minifigure Dwarf, Dark Orange Beard, Metallic Gold Winged Helmet from set 852293Dwarf, Dark Orange Beard, Metallic Gold Winged HelmetQuantity : 1
  • Minifigure Dwarf, Dark Orange Beard, Metallic Silver Helmet from set 852293Dwarf, Dark Orange Beard, Metallic Silver HelmetQuantity : 1
  • Minifigure Skeleton Warrior Grimhelma, Speckle Black-Silver Armor and Helmet from set 852293Skeleton Warrior Grimhelma, Speckle Black-Silver Armor and HelmetQuantity : 1
  • Minifigure Troll Warrior 1 (Orc) from set 852293Troll Warrior 1 (Orc)Quantity : 2
  • Troll Warrior 3 with Shoulder Armor (Orc)Quantity : 1
  • Troll Warrior 7 (Orc)Quantity : 2
  • Minifigure Troll Warrior 8 (Orc) from set 852293Troll Warrior 8 (Orc)Quantity : 1
  • Troll Warrior 9 (Orc)Quantity : 1
  • Minifigure Knight, Archer with Metallic Silver Helmet, Dark Bluish Grey Legs, and Quiver from set 852293Knight, Archer with Metallic Silver Helmet, Dark Bluish Grey Legs, and QuiverQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 852293 Fantasy Era Castle Giant Chess Set have?

LEGO set 852293 Fantasy Era Castle Giant Chess Set has 2,455 pieces. It was released in 2008 as part of the Castle theme.

What year was LEGO set 852293 released?

Set 852293 Fantasy Era Castle Giant Chess Set was released in 2008 and belongs to the Castle theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 852293?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 852293 Fantasy Era Castle Giant Chess Set: 28. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 852293?

The instructions for LEGO set 852293 Fantasy Era Castle Giant Chess Set can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 852293.

What is the main color of LEGO set 852293?

Black, with 774 out of 2,455 pieces, or 32%. Next come dark bluish gray (16%) and white (15%).

How many different parts does set 852293 contain?

Set 852293 has 359 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 226 part shapes. Most common part: Tile 2 x 2 with Groove in black, with 288 copies.

Does LEGO set 852293 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Storage Case, Chess Set Fantasy Era Giant Castle.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 852293?

Set 75419 Death Star, released in 2025: it supplies 30%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

See also

Sets from the same theme

Sets from the same year

Set number852293
Release year2008
ThemeCastle
Piece count2,455
Minifigures28
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30