How many minifigures come with set 71456?

The set includes 5 minifigures, more than many comparably sized vehicle sets.

What makes this vehicle stand out?

The van is shaped like a turtle, which sets it visually apart from typical City vehicles.

434 pieces across 179 distinct part types make for a medium-sized, part-rich vehicle set.

Dreamzzz

Mrs. Castillo's Turtle Van

Set 71456 builds Mrs. Castillo's turtle-shaped van, a central vehicle in the DREAMZzz story. With 434 pieces and 5 minifigures, it's one of the more figure-rich sets in the range. This page lists every part included in the build.

Set number: 71456
Year: 2023
Pieces: 434
Minifigures: 5
Theme: Dreamzzz
Different parts: 179

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 179

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 (32)

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

Minifigures 5

Z-Blob fig-0141393 pieces × 1
Zoey, Quiver fig-0141625 pieces × 1
Grimspawn fig-0141634 pieces × 1
Mateo, Red Backpack fig-0141645 pieces × 1
Mrs. Castillo fig-0141655 pieces × 1

Description

A van shaped like a turtle

Rather than an ordinary vehicle, 71456 builds a van shaped like a turtle, the vehicle Mrs. Castillo and her charges use to travel between the waking and dream worlds. That unusual shape makes the vehicle a real visual centrepiece, standing clearly apart from typical City vehicles and instantly recognisable as part of the DREAMZzz world. At 434 pieces, the build stays compact while still providing enough structure that the turtle shape reads clearly and holds together well in the finished model.

Five minifigures on board

With 5 minifigures, 71456 sits among the more figure-rich sets of its size class, fitting the van's role as a shared travel vehicle for a whole group. The higher figure count allows several characters from the DREAMZzz story to be included at once, rather than limiting the set to one or two lead characters. For fans of the show, that means a whole cast is available for acting out scenes about travel and sticking together, rather than moving just a single figure around.

White, tan and orange colour mix

The colour palette of white, tan, bright light orange and sand green combines light base tones with warm orange accents and a calm green shade. White and tan likely form the bodywork, while orange provides a bold contrast on details such as the shell structure or accessories. That mix feels friendly and welcoming, fitting a vehicle that's fundamentally about community and travelling together rather than speed or action.

179 parts for vehicle and crew

With 179 distinct part types among the 434 pieces, the set offers a solid range of specialty pieces, from the curved bodywork to gear for the 5 minifigures. The parts list on this page breaks down every element individually, so you can see exactly which pieces are for the vehicle and which are for figures and accessories, useful if you're hunting for particular shapes for your own vehicle builds.

FAQ

How many minifigures come with set 71456?: The set includes 5 minifigures, more than many comparably sized vehicle sets.
What makes this vehicle stand out?: The van is shaped like a turtle, which sets it visually apart from typical City vehicles.
How big is this set?: 434 pieces across 179 distinct part types make for a medium-sized, part-rich vehicle set.