Do you need the Wii U and the game to build this set?

No, every model can be built without the console. Only combining the finished Toy Pad with the game and console activates the digital side.

Which minifigures come with the starter pack?

Batman, Gandalf and Wyldstyle, three characters from three different licences, plus a small vehicle build for Batman.

Is the set worth it without LEGO Dimensions?

Yes, as a display piece it offers an unusual technical base and three minifigures from different franchises, which makes it interesting for builders and collectors alone.

Dimensions

Wii U Starter Pack

Set 71174 is the Wii U starter pack for LEGO Dimensions, the 2015 toys-to-life game that reads physical builds through a Toy Pad base. Its 268 pieces make up the base itself plus a small vehicle and three minifigures from very different licences. It's the entry point into a game built entirely around crossovers.

Set number: 71174
Year: 2015
Pieces: 268
Minifigures: 3
Theme: Dimensions
Different parts: 94

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 94

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 3

Batman, Dark Bluish Gray Suit, Black Cape and Cowl, Light Nougat Head, Dark Bluish Gray Hips, Muscles Outline fig-0034145 pieces × 1
Gandalf (Dimensions) fig-0034156 pieces × 1
Wyldstyle with Dual Sided Head, Open Mouth Smile / Angry fig-0034165 pieces × 1

Description

Building the Toy Pad

The Toy Pad base is the technical heart of the set and accounts for a large share of the 268 pieces. Building it uses mostly Light Bluish Gray and black elements, with clear Trans-Light Blue pieces standing in for the light-up effects the real base produces once connected to a console. Because the shape has to match a real electronic accessory, the build uses several parts you rarely see in an ordinary LEGO set, which makes it an interesting build even without the game itself.

Three minifigures, three licences

Three minifigures ship with the pack, each from a different world: Batman from the DC universe, Gandalf from The Lord of the Rings, and Wyldstyle from The LEGO Movie. Batman comes with a small vehicle build. That mix is the whole point of LEGO Dimensions — characters from unrelated films and franchises sharing one small box and, later, one game. If you collect minifigures across several licences rather than a single theme, this starter pack covers more ground than most single-theme sets.

Parts and colours

Out of 268 pieces, 94 are unique elements, a fairly high ratio for a set this size, reflecting the detail work needed for both the base and the small vehicle. Light Bluish Gray and black dominate the colour palette, with Dark Blue accents and transparent Trans-Light Blue pieces used for the lit-up sections. The full parts list with every colour is further down this page, useful if you want to buy replacement pieces or combine this pack with other LEGO Dimensions sets.

Who it suits

This starter pack was built for players setting up LEGO Dimensions on Wii U in 2015, but it also stands on its own as a display piece today, console or not. Without the matching game and hardware it becomes a pure building and collecting set for minifigure fans who like mixing licences. Taken purely as a set of models, it delivers three compact builds and one genuinely unusual technical base you won't find in a normal City or Friends set.

FAQ

Do you need the Wii U and the game to build this set?: No, every model can be built without the console. Only combining the finished Toy Pad with the game and console activates the digital side.
Which minifigures come with the starter pack?: Batman, Gandalf and Wyldstyle, three characters from three different licences, plus a small vehicle build for Batman.
Is the set worth it without LEGO Dimensions?: Yes, as a display piece it offers an unusual technical base and three minifigures from different franchises, which makes it interesting for builders and collectors alone.