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Set 41256 Rainbow Caterbus
Trolls: World Tour

Rainbow Caterbus

The Rainbow Caterbus is the centrepiece vehicle from the LEGO® Trolls World Tour set, built as a colourful cross between a bus and a caterpillar, complete with legs instead of wheels. With 405 pieces but an unusually high 162 unique parts, it packs in far more detail variety than most sets of similar size. Three minifigures bring the film's characters along for the ride.

Set number
41256
Year
2020
Pieces
405
Minifigures
3
Theme
Trolls: World Tour
Different parts
162
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 162

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 (18)

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

Minifigures 3

Description

A bus that walks on legs

Rather than rolling on wheels, the Caterbus moves on several short legs in both the film and the set, giving it a far more playful silhouette than a typical LEGO bus. Part of the body opens up so the minifigures can sit inside, while colourful antennae and roof details reinforce the caterpillar theme throughout. That unusual vehicle shape makes the set worth a look for anyone drawn to builds that step outside classic car or bus proportions, with exaggerated, cartoon-like curves throughout.

Unusually high part variety for the size

With 162 unique parts across 405 pieces, this set has an unusually high share of different shapes for its size, which is rare among sets in this range. That comes mostly from the many small colour details on the vehicle, which together create the busy, multicoloured look that defines the Trolls world. Anyone who enjoys building with unusual specialty pieces will find noticeably more variety here than in many similarly sized sets.

A bold colour scheme

Lime, medium azure, magenta and white define the look of the set, giving it a bold, child-friendly colour scheme that matches the tone of the film. That combination stands out clearly against the more muted palettes of typical LEGO vehicles and is worth a look for anyone hunting for especially bright pieces for their own creations. The parts list on this page shows exactly how often each colour appears in the build and where it is concentrated.

Three minifigures from the film

The three included minifigures represent characters from Trolls World Tour and match the bright overall look of the set, each fitted with their own hair piece and accessories. That is enough to turn the bus into a small travelling group straight out of the box, without needing any other sets. For fans of the film, this works both as a standalone play set and as an addition to an existing Trolls collection.

FAQ

Why does this set have so many unique parts?
The many small colour details on the Caterbus push part variety up to 162 unique parts across 405 pieces total.
Does the Caterbus roll on wheels?
No, the model stands on several short legs instead of wheels, matching the caterpillar look from the film.
How many minifigures are included?
The set comes with three minifigures based on characters from Trolls World Tour.

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