LEGO Set 8781 Castle of Morcia: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	8781
Release year	2004
Piece count	661
Minifigures	8
Theme	Castle
Subtheme	Knights Kingdom II
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 8781 Castle of Morcia, released in 2004 as part of the Castle line, has 661 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 226 different lots, across 23 colors.

Inventory of set 8781

The inventory of set 8781 lists 661 pieces, spare parts excluded: 226 different lots (one shape in one color) for 173 part shapes. The box also contains 3 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 8781

Main color: light bluish gray, making up 35% of the parts, followed by black (26%) and royal blue (8.2%).

Color	Parts	Share
Light Bluish Gray	229	35%
Black	174	26%
Royal Blue	54	8.2%
White	51	7.7%
Dark Bluish Gray	43	6.5%
Tan	20	3%
Dark Red	18	2.7%
Reddish Brown	12	1.8%
Yellow	8	1.2%
Red	6	0.9%
Other colors (13)	41	6.2%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	168	25%
Bricks Sloped	115	17%
Plates	52	7.9%
Hinges, Arms and Turntables	40	6.1%
Minifig Shields, Weapons, & Tools	31	4.7%
Tiles	30	4.5%

Most common parts in set 8781

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Light Bluish Gray	43
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 Triple with Ovoid Bottom Pin 3048c	Light Bluish Gray	24
Brick Sloped 75° 2 x 2 x 3 [Hollow Studs] 3684	Light Bluish Gray	22
Brick 1 x 6 3009	Light Bluish Gray	16
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Black	16
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Light Bluish Gray	14
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate - Top 3679	Light Bluish Gray	14
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Tan	13
Brick Sloped 75° 2 x 1 x 3 with Open Stud 4460a	Light Bluish Gray	12
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Dark Bluish Gray	11

118 of the 173 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 8781

4 part shapes in set 8781 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, 12 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Brick 1 x 2 x 5 with Blocked Open Studs and Bottom Stud Holder with Scorpion and Dark Red Print 2454apr0008	Black
Baseplate Raised 32 x 48 x 6 with 4 Corner Pits with Dark Bluish Gray and Light Bluish Gray Rock Print 30271pr0001	Light Bluish Gray
Animal / Creature Accessory, Horse Barding with Knights Kingdom II Lion with Crown Print 2490pr0011	Royal Blue
Tile 1 x 2 with Locket and Chain Print 3069bpr0069	White

Rebuilding set 8781 from another set

Share of the parts of set 8781 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
10176 Royal King's Castle	26%	877	2006

No similarly sized set goes above 26%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 8781 within its line

With 661 pieces, set 8781 ranks #12 out of 118 Castle sets in our database, which have an average of 266 parts. Among the 227 sets released in 2004, it ranks #25. That is 2.5 times the average Castle set size.

Included minifigures

Jayko Geometric Pattern (Knights Kingdom II)Quantity : 1
Skeleton, Standard Face, Ball Joint Arms (3626b Head)Quantity : 1
Danju, Geometric Pattern (Knights Kingdom II)Quantity : 1
Shadow Knight VladekQuantity : 1
SantisQuantity : 1
RascusQuantity : 1
King Mathias, Gold Armor, Gold CrownQuantity : 1
Shadow KnightQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 8781 Castle of Morcia have?

LEGO set 8781 Castle of Morcia has 661 pieces. It was released in 2004 as part of the Castle theme.

What year was LEGO set 8781 released?

Set 8781 Castle of Morcia was released in 2004 and belongs to the Castle theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 8781?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 8781 Castle of Morcia: 8. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 8781?

The instructions for LEGO set 8781 Castle of Morcia can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 8781.

What is the main color of LEGO set 8781?

Light bluish gray, with 229 out of 661 pieces, or 35%. Next come black (26%) and royal blue (8.2%).

How many different parts does set 8781 contain?

Set 8781 has 226 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 173 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 2 in light bluish gray, with 43 copies.

Does LEGO set 8781 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 4 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Brick 1 x 2 x 5 with Blocked Open Studs and Bottom Stud Holder with Scorpion and Dark Red Print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 8781?

Set 10176 Royal King's Castle, released in 2006: it supplies 26%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.