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Set 71455 Grimkeeper the Cage Monster
Dreamzzz

Grimkeeper the Cage Monster

Grimkeeper the Cage Monster is built around a creature from the LEGO® Dreamzzz series, where nightmares take physical form. At 274 pieces with a built-in opening cage mechanism and two minifigures, it's designed for active play rather than just display.

Set number
71455
Year
2023
Pieces
274
Minifigures
2
Theme
Dreamzzz
Different parts
98
What can I build with it?

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Parts list 98

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Spare parts (18)

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

Minifigures 2

Description

A monster that doubles as a cage

Grimkeeper the Cage Monster is based on a character from the LEGO® Dreamzzz series, in which nightmares appear as real creatures from the so-called Nightmare Realm. Grimkeeper isn't just a monster but also a kind of mobile cage that can open and close to trap minifigures, a mechanism that's built directly into the set. For fans of the show, that makes the set feel closer to a scene from the story than many monster sets that focus purely on how the creature looks. Even without prior knowledge of the show, the cage mechanism makes the creature's role immediately obvious, which is not always the case with monster-themed building sets.

274 pieces, 98 different parts

The 274-piece build uses 98 different parts, mostly shaping the creature's irregular, monstrous silhouette and the moving cage mechanism inside it. That part variety keeps the model looking organic and unsettling rather than like a simple geometric block, despite its modest size. The mechanism that opens and closes the cage in particular relies on several interlocking specialist pieces, so the movement works reliably without the model twisting out of shape.

Two minifigures from the series

Two minifigures from the Dreamzzz series come with the set and can be placed directly inside Grimkeeper's cage mechanism, setting up play scenes built around escape and capture. That makes the set geared more towards active play than pure display, precisely because the figures aren't just posed nearby but actually built into the mechanics. That turns the cage into a functional part of the play experience rather than just a decorative detail.

Colours and where the parts fit elsewhere

The black, dark bluish grey, light bluish grey and magenta colour combination gives the model the eerie, dreamlike look typical of the series' Nightmare Realm creatures. The parts list on this page details all 98 elements individually, useful if you're after pieces for your own monster or fantasy builds, or want to see which specialist parts make up the moving cage mechanism.

FAQ

What makes Grimkeeper different from a regular monster figure?
The figure can be opened and closed like a cage, allowing minifigures to be trapped inside it.
How many minifigures are included?
The set includes two minifigures from the Dreamzzz series.
How many pieces does the set have?
Grimkeeper the Cage Monster has 274 pieces and 98 different parts.

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