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Set 41196 The Elvenstar Tree Bat Attack
Elves

The Elvenstar Tree Bat Attack

Set 41196 The Elvenstar Tree Bat Attack is part of the LEGO® Elves range, built around a large fantasy tree under attack from bats. With 883 pieces and 3 minifigures, it forms a detailed multi-level tree model. At 362 unique parts, it's one of the more part-rich sets of its size class.

Set number
41196
Year
2018
Pieces
883
Minifigures
3
Theme
Elves
Different parts
362
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 362

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 (45)

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

Minifigures 3

Description

A tree built as a multi-level stage

The centrepiece of The Elvenstar Tree Bat Attack is a large, fantastically shaped tree that serves as a multi-level hideout and defence point. At 883 pieces, the model offers considerably more structure than a simple building set, since the tree is split into several levels with different rooms and lookout points. That organic build style, using irregular shapes rather than straight walls, is typical of the LEGO® Elves range, which consistently favours a fantasy, nature-driven look over conventional houses or vehicles.

Under attack from bats

The set's name points to a defence scene: bat figures attack the tree while the included elf minifigures hold their ground. That storytelling element is typical of the LEGO® Elves range, whose sets are usually part of a wider fantasy narrative set in the world of Elvendale. Rather than a plain static model, the result is a scene with a clear play goal, one that combines well with other Elves sets to build a larger landscape and stays in active play use well after the build itself is finished.

Natural tones instead of bright fantasy colours

Reddish brown and light bluish grey form the trunk and branches, with white and black used for details and the bat figures – a restrained, natural palette that keeps the tree looking believable. Unlike many colourful fantasy sets, this model deliberately sticks to muted tones, lifted only by small accents of colour from the minifigures. The colour breakdown on this page shows how the 362 unique parts spread across this palette.

362 parts for a complex tree

With 362 unique parts across 883 pieces in total, the set sits well above the average for sets of a similar size, a result of the tree's irregular, organic construction. The full parts list on this page catalogues every element individually, useful for anyone after a specific branch piece or one of the reddish brown shades. Given how part-rich this model is, checking the list first is worth doing before hunting for individual replacements elsewhere.

FAQ

What's the story behind set 41196?
Bat figures attack a large fantasy tree while the included elf minifigures defend it, a typical scene from the LEGO Elves storyline.
How many pieces does the set contain?
41196 contains 883 pieces across 362 unique parts, plus 3 minifigures.
What colours make up the tree?
Reddish brown and light bluish grey dominate the trunk and branches, with white and black used for details and the bat figures.

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