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Set 41188 Breakout from the Goblin King's Fortress
Elves

LEGO® Breakout from the Goblin King's Fortress

Breakout from the Goblin King's Fortress belongs to the Elves range and centres on a dark fortress that prisoners need to escape from. Set 41188 from 2017 has 696 pieces and three minifigures, making it one of the more detailed fantasy sets in the line.

Set number
41188
Year
2017
Pieces
696
Minifigures
3
Theme
Elves
Different parts
276
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Parts list 276

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Spare parts (40)

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Minifigures 3

Description

A fortress built for escaping

At the centre sits a multi-storey fortress with a dungeon area that captured figures can be freed from, alongside moving elements such as trapdoors or traps that add play value beyond a static display. The design pairs dark fantasy architecture with working play mechanics, so chase and escape scenes can be acted out directly on the model rather than just displayed. Different levels and hidden corners invite builders to play the fortress from several angles, running through new escape routes each time, which gives the set a genuinely story-driven play style.

Dark tones with a warm contrast

Black and light bluish grey form the fortress's brooding structure, red shows up as a warning-style accent, and reddish brown covers organic, natural-looking elements such as roots or wooden structures. That combination underlines the fortress's threatening atmosphere and stands apart clearly from the brighter, more natural colours that define many other Elves sets, making the fortress read as the villain's dark stronghold at a glance, well before any figures are even placed.

Three minifigures for a rescue story

Three minifigures provide the cast for a classic rescue story, in which captives need to escape the fortress while its guard tries to stop them. That modest but clearly defined cast suits children who enjoy chase and escape scenes with a sharp good-versus-evil split, rather than a larger but less focused figure lineup of the kind bigger sets sometimes bring along with them into a single busy, crowded build overall.

276 part types for fortress detail

Of the 696 pieces, 276 are distinct part types, a high ratio of variety that shows up in the fortress's many small details, from dungeon bars to trap mechanisms. That range is worth exploring for anyone who enjoys building intricate interiors or collecting pieces for other fantasy projects. The full parts list on this page breaks down every piece and its quantity in detail, useful for anyone reordering specific bricks.

FAQ

How many pieces and minifigures does set 41188 include?
It has 696 pieces, including 276 distinct part types, plus three minifigures.
What colours define the fortress?
Black and light bluish grey form the main structure, with red as an accent and reddish brown for organic details.
Who is this set best suited to?
Fans of fantasy sets with chase-and-escape play, who enjoy a clear good-versus-evil story with moving fortress features.

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