Which range is The Dark Lair from?

It is Kit 9 from Level Three of the Master Builder Academy, released in 2012.

How many pieces and figures does it have?

183 pieces in 64 different part types. No minifigures are included.

Which colours stand out?

Besides black and the greys there is trans-orange, which suits fire and glow effects.

Set 20208 Level Three - Kit 9, The Dark Lair

Master Builder Academy

LEGO® Level Three - Kit 9, The Dark Lair

The Dark Lair is Kit 9 from Level Three of the Master Builder Academy from LEGO®, released in 2012. Its 183 pieces build a gloomy backdrop and teach technique along the way.

Set number: 20208
Year: 2012
Pieces: 183
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Master Builder Academy
Different parts: 77

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 77

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (8)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Description

A learning set with atmosphere

The Master Builder Academy combined instructions with a course: every kit demonstrates a technique you can then carry over into your own models. Level Three is aimed at more advanced builders, and a lair makes a fitting subject. Instead of a vehicle you get a location with plenty of room for details and stories. If you enjoy staging scenes, this is a base you can keep expanding with your own figures and ideas once the build is done.

Dark tones with a spark

Black, dark bluish grey and light bluish grey set the mood and suit the name. Trans-orange adds a glowing point against the gloom, like embers or firelight. Transparent pieces like these are popular with collectors, because they work for lighting effects, lava or explosions. The parts list on this page shows exactly which elements come in that colour and how many are in the box, so you can plan ahead for your own scenes.

183 pieces, 64 types

The ratio is notable: the 183 pieces break down into 64 different part types. That means plenty of variety and few long runs of identical bricks. There are no minifigures, so the set presents the surroundings on their own. For the build, that suggests patient tinkering more than quick clicking. Take your time and you will meet connections that rarely turn up in simpler sets, which you can later reuse in designs of your own.

Building on what you own

As part of the 2012 range, the lair combines well with other kits, such as vehicles or figures from the same levels. Use the “What can I build?” tool to see which extra models your existing bricks allow, and rely on the parts list whenever a single element is missing. That way one kit can quickly grow into a larger scene, without you having to buy everything again from scratch.

FAQ

Which range is The Dark Lair from?: It is Kit 9 from Level Three of the Master Builder Academy, released in 2012.
How many pieces and figures does it have?: 183 pieces in 64 different part types. No minifigures are included.
Which colours stand out?: Besides black and the greys there is trans-orange, which suits fire and glow effects.

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