LEGO Set 8780 Citadel of Orlan: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	8780
Release year	2004
Piece count	483
Minifigures	4
Theme	Castle
Subtheme	Knights Kingdom II
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 8780 Citadel of Orlan, released in 2004 as part of the Castle line, has 483 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 178 different lots, across 22 colors.

Inventory of set 8780

The inventory of set 8780 lists 483 pieces, spare parts excluded: 178 different lots (one shape in one color) for 138 part shapes. The box also contains 5 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 8780

Main color: light bluish gray, making up 37% of the parts, followed by dark bluish gray (18%) and black (15%).

Color	Parts	Share
Light Bluish Gray	177	37%
Dark Bluish Gray	87	18%
Black	74	15%
Green	44	9.1%
Reddish Brown	22	4.6%
Royal Blue	17	3.5%
Red	16	3.3%
White	9	1.9%
Yellow	8	1.7%
Trans-Red	5	1%
Other colors (12)	20	4.1%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	158	33%
Plates	51	11%
Bricks Sloped	38	7.9%
Bricks Round and Cones	22	4.6%
Technic Connectors	18	3.7%
Tiles	16	3.3%

Most common parts in set 8780

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 2 x 2 3003	Dark Bluish Gray	41
Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Inside Axle Holder 3245b	Light Bluish Gray	39
Brick 2 x 2 3003	Light Bluish Gray	24
Plant, Round 1 x 1 - 3 Bamboo Leaves 30176	Green	12
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Royal Blue	11
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Dark Bluish Gray	10
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Black	10
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Light Bluish Gray	9
Brick 2 x 2 Corner 2357	Dark Bluish Gray	8
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] 3660	Light Bluish Gray	8

112 of the 138 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 8780

2 part shapes in set 8780 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, 8 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Minifig Head The Guardian, Beard and Messy Gray Hair, Wide Frown, White Pupils Print [Blocked Open Stud] 3626bpr0197	Yellow
Torso Armor, Amulet and Vest Print, Dark Bluish Gray Arms, Reddish Brown Hands 973c12h19pr0353	Reddish Brown

Rebuilding set 8780 from another set

Share of the parts of set 8780 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
8781 Castle of Morcia	27%	661	2004

No similarly sized set goes above 27%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 8780 within its line

With 483 pieces, set 8780 ranks #21 out of 118 Castle sets in our database, which have an average of 266 parts. Among the 227 sets released in 2004, it ranks #31.

Included minifigures

SantisQuantity : 1
Shadow KnightQuantity : 1
Rascus, Printed TorsoQuantity : 1
The GuardianQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 8780 Citadel of Orlan have?

LEGO set 8780 Citadel of Orlan has 483 pieces. It was released in 2004 as part of the Castle theme.

What year was LEGO set 8780 released?

Set 8780 Citadel of Orlan was released in 2004 and belongs to the Castle theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 8780?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 8780 Citadel of Orlan: 4. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 8780?

The instructions for LEGO set 8780 Citadel of Orlan can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 8780.

What is the main color of LEGO set 8780?

Light bluish gray, with 177 out of 483 pieces, or 37%. Next come dark bluish gray (18%) and black (15%).

How many different parts does set 8780 contain?

Set 8780 has 178 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 138 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 2 x 2 in dark bluish gray, with 41 copies.

Does LEGO set 8780 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 2 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Minifig Head The Guardian, Beard and Messy Gray Hair, Wide Frown, White Pupils Print [Blocked Open Stud].

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 8780?

Set 8781 Castle of Morcia, released in 2004: it supplies 27%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.