How many pieces does the LEGO Border Ambush (8778-1) have?

The LEGO Border Ambush set (8778-1) contains 180 pieces. It was released in 2004 as part of the LEGO Castle theme.

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The LEGO Border Ambush (8778-1) belongs to the LEGO Castle theme. You can browse all Castle sets on BrickMissing to find more sets from this theme.

Border Ambush

🏷️ 8778-1•🎨 Castle•📅 2004•🧱 180 parts•Easy

Border Ambush (8778-1) is a LEGO Castle from 2004. This page uses the available set and theme data until a fuller product description is available.

Parts Inventory

🧱 180 parts

Part	Color	Qty
String with End Studs and Minifig Grips 21L 14210	Light Bluish Gray	2×
Brick 2 x 2 Corner 2357	Light Bluish Gray	1×
Plant, Leaves 6 x 5 2417	Light Bluish Gray	1×
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove 2431	Light Bluish Gray	1×
Brick 1 x 2 x 5 with Blocked Open Studs and Bottom Stud Holder with Asymmetric Ridges 2454a	Black	2×
Brick 2 x 6 2456	Dark Bluish Gray	3×
Wedge 3 x 3 Facet 2462	Light Bluish Gray	1×
Equipment Whip [aka Plant Vine] 2488	Reddish Brown	1×
Brick 2 x 4 3001	Dark Bluish Gray	3×
Brick 2 x 3 3002	Dark Bluish Gray	3×

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Brick 2 x 6	2456	Dark Bluish Gray	3×
Wedge 3 x 3 Facet	2462	Light Bluish Gray	1×
Equipment Whip [aka Plant Vine]	2488	Reddish Brown	1×
Brick 2 x 4	3001	Dark Bluish Gray	3×
Brick 2 x 3	3002	Dark Bluish Gray	3×
Brick 2 x 2	3003	Dark Bluish Gray	2×
Brick 2 x 2	3003	White	2×
Brick 1 x 2	3004	Reddish Brown	2×
Brick 1 x 2	3004	Light Bluish Gray	7×
Brick 1 x 2	3004	Dark Bluish Gray	6×
Brick 1 x 2	3004	Royal Blue	3×
Plate Special 6 x 8 Trap Door Frame Horizontal	30041	Black	1×
Plate Special 4 x 6 x 2/3 with Trap Door Hinge	30042	Black	1×
Brick 1 x 1	3005	Dark Bluish Gray	3×
Brick 1 x 1	3005	White	2×
Brick 1 x 1	3005	Light Bluish Gray	5×
Brick 1 x 8	3008	Dark Bluish Gray	1×
Brick 1 x 6	3009	Light Bluish Gray	1×
Brick 1 x 6	3009	Reddish Brown	1×
Animal, Scorpion	30169	Black	3×
Plant, Round 1 x 1 - 3 Bamboo Leaves	30176	Light Bluish Gray	3×
Plate 2 x 2	3022	Black	1×
Plate 2 x 2	3022	White	1×
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Vertical Clip [Thick U Clip]	30237a	Tan	2×
Plate 6 x 12	3028	Light Bluish Gray	2×
Rock Boulder, Top	30293	Reddish Brown	1×
Rock Boulder, Bottom	30294	Reddish Brown	1×
Plate 4 x 6	3032	Light Bluish Gray	1×
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin	3040b	Light Bluish Gray	5×
Sports Soccer Minifig Stand with Spring and Green Pin [Complete Assembly]	30488c01	Black	1×
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove	3068b	Light Bluish Gray	2×
Plate Special 3 x 2 with Rounded End, Hole	3176	Black	2×
Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Inside Axle Holder	3245b	Light Gray	2×
Brick Arch 1 x 8 x 2	3308	Light Bluish Gray	1×
Brick Arch 1 x 6	3455	Black	2×
Plate 1 x 8	3460	Black	1×
Brick 1 x 3	3622	Dark Bluish Gray	2×
Brick 1 x 3	3622	Light Bluish Gray	7×
Plate 1 x 3	3623	Light Bluish Gray	4×
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes]	3660	Light Bluish Gray	2×
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 1	3665	Royal Blue	1×
Slope 75° 2 x 2 x 3 [Hollow Studs]	3684	Light Bluish Gray	2×
Plate 1 x 4	3710	Black	2×
Plate 1 x 4	3710	Dark Orange	10×
Plate 2 x 6	3795	Light Bluish Gray	3×
Plate 2 x 6	3795	Light Bluish Gray	1×
Plate 2 x 10	3832	Light Bluish Gray	2×
Weapon Halberd / Axe	3848	Black	1×
Antenna 1 x 4 with Rounded Top	3957a	Trans-Clear	2×
Plate 6 x 6	3958	Light Bluish Gray	1×
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip]	4085c	Light Bluish Gray	1×
Slope 33° 3 x 1	4286	White	2×
Slope 75° 2 x 1 x 3 with Open Stud	4460a	Orange	2×
Brick Arch 1 x 3	4490	Light Bluish Gray	2×
Flag 4 x 1 Wavy [First Wave Left]	4495a	Dark Purple	2×
Weapon Pike / Spear Round End	4497	Black	5×
Cone 1 x 1 [No Top Groove]	4589	Black	7×
Cone 1 x 1 [No Top Groove]	4589	Light Bluish Gray	1×
Shield Rectangular with Stud, Knights Kingdom Santis Bear Print (Non-Sticker)	48494pr0004	Very Light Bluish Gray	1×
Weapon Sword / Greatsword Angular	48495	Pearl Sand Blue	1×
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick U Clip]	6019	Black	11×
Rock Panel Rectangular 4 x 10 x 6 (aka BURP)	6082	Reddish Brown	1×
Wave / Flame Rounded with Base Pegs	6126a	Trans-Neon Green	2×
Equipment Key	62808	Chrome Silver	1×
Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Pin Hole	6541	Royal Blue	1×
Technic Axle 3 with Stud	6587	Dark Bluish Gray	1×
Trading Card, Knights Kingdom II, Santis - 26	cardupn0073pr0026	Unknown	1×
Trading Card, Knights Kingdom II, Shadow Knights - 56	cardupn0073pr0056	Unknown	1×
Trading Card, Knights Kingdom II, Border Crossing - 69	cardupn0073pr0069	Unknown	1×

Build DNA

Parts inventory insights for Border Ambush

180 pieces puts this build -29% against the average Castle set and -20% against the average 2004 release.

LEGOCASTLE

Vs average Castle set

-29%-72 parts

This set180

Average set252

Average Castle set: 252 pieces across 125 other sets.

Vs average 2004 set

-20%-45 parts

This set180

Average set225

Average 2004 set: 225 pieces across 230 other sets.

Color profile

13different colors

Dominant color

Light Bluish Gray

Light Bluish Gray59x

35%

Black40x

24%

Dark Bluish Gray24x

14%

Dark Orange10x

Unique parts

2.7 pieces per unique type

Repeat factor

Average pieces per unique type.

Most used part

Brick 1 x 2

18x

Results are based on official LEGO part inventories. Accuracy improves as you confirm set completeness.

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Build Insights🧩62unique parts🎨13different colors📊13.8avg. parts per color🏆18×Brick 1 x 2

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