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Set 70812 Creative Ambush
The LEGO Movie

Creative Ambush

Creative Ambush drops you into the wild grassland of The LEGO Movie world, where everyday parts turn into improvised vehicles. Across 474 pieces and 4 minifigures, the set builds an ambush scene made from crooked, unusually combined elements. Dark grey tones and reddish brown give the model the scrappy, hand-built look the film made famous.

Set number
70812
Year
2014
Pieces
474
Minifigures
4
Theme
The LEGO Movie
Different parts
176
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 176

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 4

Description

Building the film's signature style

The LEGO Movie popularised a distinct building style in 2014, where vehicles look deliberately improvised, as if characters had bolted them together from whatever parts were lying around. Creative Ambush carries that idea through a model full of odd angles and unconventional part connections. Rather than a smooth body shell, the build shows exposed struts, pipes and grabbing arms that suggest a makeshift war machine. Fans of the film will instantly recognise the visual language of the story's ragtag builders. That same rough-edged approach also appeals to experienced builders who enjoy free-form construction beyond standard sets.

Earthy colours with a purpose

Dark Bluish Grey and Black form the frame, with Reddish Brown adding warm accents across struts and details. Light Bluish Grey rounds out the palette quietly, adding contrast without breaking the improvised feel. This muted colour choice sets the set apart from the brighter, friendlier tones used elsewhere in The LEGO Movie range, and suits an ambush scene built around camouflage rather than spectacle. The parts list on this page shows exactly how the 176 unique parts split across these four main colours.

Four minifigures for a chase scene

With 4 minifigures, the set carries enough cast for small chase scenes and role play without feeling crowded. The mix of hero and rival characters leaves room to replay moments from the film or invent entirely new stories in the wider LEGO Movie world. For children who have seen the film, spotting the familiar building style adds an extra layer of fun during play. At a compact 474 pieces, the set is realistic to finish in a single afternoon.

Unusual parts for new builds

Creative Ambush includes 176 unique parts, many in the special shapes typical of the LEGO Movie range's improvised look. Struts, grab elements and specialist pieces in Dark Bluish Grey and Reddish Brown work well in custom vehicle builds, especially where a rough, industrial finish is the goal. The full parts list on this page lists every element by colour and quantity, making individual pieces easy to look up. That turns the finished model into a useful source for your own creations.

FAQ

How many pieces does Creative Ambush have?
Set 70812 has 474 pieces, including 176 unique elements across four main colours.
How many minifigures are included?
The set comes with 4 minifigures, suited to small chase and role-play scenes.
What colours define the set?
Dark Bluish Grey, Black, Reddish Brown and Light Bluish Grey give the model its muted, improvised look.

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