How many pieces does Dragon Mountain have?

Set 70403 has 381 pieces and 159 unique elements, listed in the parts list on this page.

How many minifigures are included?

The set includes five minifigures, split between defenders and attackers.

What makes the fortress unusual?

Its front is shaped like a dragon's head and hides moving mechanisms and chambers for play scenes.

Castle

Dragon Mountain

Dragon Mountain is a 2013 LEGO Castle set built around a mountain fortress disguised as a dragon's head. It comes with 381 pieces, 159 unique elements and five minifigures. This page covers the full facts and the complete parts list.

Set number: 70403
Year: 2013
Pieces: 381
Minifigures: 5
Theme: Castle
Different parts: 159

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 159

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 (21)

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

Minifigures 5

Maiden (Blue Lion) - Dark Red Hair fig-0067645 pieces × 1
Wizard (Red Dragon) fig-0069116 pieces × 1
Knight, Blue, Armor, Helmet with Visor and Blue Plume fig-0100587 pieces × 1
Knight, Blue, Helmet fig-0101134 pieces × 1
Dragon Knight, Red, Helmet, Soul-patch fig-0101144 pieces × 1

Description

A fortress in disguise

The main build is a mountain whose front is shaped like a gaping dragon's mouth, an unusually themed structure for the Castle line. Hidden inside are chambers and mechanisms that open or move during play, giving the set play value beyond simply being assembled and displayed. At 381 pieces the build sits in the mid-range and can comfortably be finished in an afternoon. Combining a landscape build with a fortress means the model reads as bigger and more detailed than its piece count might suggest.

Colours and parts in detail

Black, dark bluish grey, light bluish grey and reddish brown define the model, giving the fortress its dark, rocky look. Among the 159 unique elements are plenty of dedicated rock and cladding pieces that also work well in other fantasy or mountain builds. The parts list on this page shows exactly which colours and shapes are used, handy for anyone hunting specific pieces. That relatively high number of unique elements also makes the set appealing to fans of detail-heavy builds who like plenty of varied shapes in one model.

Five minifigures for conflict

The set includes five minifigures split between the fortress's defenders and attacking enemies, allowing direct battle scenes between the two sides. Extra weapons and armour pieces round out the gear and support different play scenarios without needing additional sets. For fans of classic knights-and-monsters themes, this is one of the more thematically dense entries in the Castle line. With five figures you can also stage larger scenes, such as several attackers against a lone defender or the reverse.

Who this set suits

Dragon Mountain suits children and teens who enjoy fantasy and knight themes and value active play scenes over static display models. The mid-range part count makes the build engaging enough for more experienced beginners. The rock pieces are also useful for your own mountain or cave landscapes once the set itself is finished. It also works well alongside an existing castle collection, since the fortress can double as a base for the opposing side.

FAQ

How many pieces does Dragon Mountain have?: Set 70403 has 381 pieces and 159 unique elements, listed in the parts list on this page.
How many minifigures are included?: The set includes five minifigures, split between defenders and attackers.
What makes the fortress unusual?: Its front is shaped like a dragon's head and hides moving mechanisms and chambers for play scenes.