How many minifigures come with The Gatehouse Raid?

The set includes four minifigures, split between defenders and attackers in the siege scene.

Can the set be expanded with other Castle sets?

Yes, the gatehouse and wall sections combine well with other Castle sets from the same year to build a larger fortress.

How many pieces does the set have in total?

248 pieces across 83 unique elements, including stonework, timber detailing and minifigure accessories.

Castle

The Gatehouse Raid

The Gatehouse Raid 70402 belongs to the 2013 Castle range and depicts a siege scene centred on a fortified gatehouse. With 248 pieces, 4 minifigures and 83 unique elements, the set stays compact while still delivering a complete conflict scene between two sides. Grey stonework and reddish brown timber give the model its medieval look.

Set number: 70402
Year: 2013
Pieces: 248
Minifigures: 4
Theme: Castle
Different parts: 83

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 83

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 (11)

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

Minifigures 4

Dragon Knight, Red, Armor, Helmet with Red Plume fig-0100626 pieces × 1
Knight, Blue, Wide Brim Helmet fig-0101154 pieces × 1
Knight, Blue, Armor, Helmet with Grille and Blue Plume fig-0101166 pieces × 1
Dragon Knight, Red, Helmet, Beard, Silver Belt fig-0179564 pieces × 1

Description

A gatehouse as the centrepiece

The set centres on a fortified gatehouse with an attached wall section, the kind of structure typical of medieval castle complexes. At 248 pieces, the build stays compact, but it includes characteristic details such as battlements, a working gate and jutting wall sections that add up to a convincing siege scene. That scale also makes it easy to extend the gatehouse later with other Castle sets into a larger fortress without the proportions feeling mismatched.

A siege scene with two sides

Four minifigures come with the set, split between defenders and attackers, which lets the titular raid be played out directly rather than staying a static model. That role split turns the set into more than just a building, since it comes with a ready-made conflict situation plus moving parts, such as a gate that opens and closes. A share of the 83 unique elements accordingly go towards minifigure accessories such as weapons and armour, all important for the role-play scenario.

Grey stone and reddish brown timber

The light grey, dark grey and black palette represents the stone masonry, while reddish brown covers timber beams, gates and other wooden details. That combination is standard across the Castle theme and gives a convincing medieval impression even though the set itself stays fairly compact. The parts list on this page shows exactly which pieces went into the stonework and which into the timber detailing, handy for sourcing exact replacement pieces in the right colour rather than rebuying the whole set again.

Room to grow into a larger fortress

At 248 pieces, The Gatehouse Raid provides a solid base that combines well with other Castle sets from the same year, building towards a full fortress with several gates and wall sections. The masonry pieces and battlements are also versatile enough to see further use in custom medieval building projects. For anyone starting a Castle collection, this compact set makes a reasonable entry point for later expansion.

FAQ

How many minifigures come with The Gatehouse Raid?: The set includes four minifigures, split between defenders and attackers in the siege scene.
Can the set be expanded with other Castle sets?: Yes, the gatehouse and wall sections combine well with other Castle sets from the same year to build a larger fortress.
How many pieces does the set have in total?: 248 pieces across 83 unique elements, including stonework, timber detailing and minifigure accessories.

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