How many minifigures come with this set?

Nine minifigures are included with the Battle Bus, more than most other Fortnite sets.

Is the balloon part of the model?

Yes, the balloon rig above the bus is a built-in part of the set and shapes the model's overall silhouette.

How many unique pieces does the set use?

224 unique elements make up the 954 total pieces, visible in the details of the body, chassis and rig.

Fortnite

Battle Bus

The Battle Bus is the vehicle that drops Fortnite players onto the island at the start of every match, floating beneath a large balloon. This set recreates it in 954 pieces, with nine minifigures making it one of the more figure-heavy sets in the theme. Blue and grey tones dominate the colour scheme.

Set number: 77073
Year: 2024
Pieces: 954
Minifigures: 9
Theme: Fortnite
Different parts: 224

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 224

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Minifigures 9

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Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

Republic Gunship (Alternate Build from Fortnite Battle Bus) 700 pieces by ViceVersaBricks

View the idea at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

A vehicle straight from the game

The set centres on the recognisable school bus that hangs beneath a balloon in Fortnite, carrying players over the island before every match begins. The model keeps the bus's signature blue paintwork with grey detailing, along with its distinctive shape and balloon rig overhead. Anyone familiar with the game will recognise the scene instantly, without needing logos or text to explain it. For fans of the game, it captures one of its most iconic moments as a standing model rather than a fleeting few seconds on screen. The balloon itself adds real presence to the model's silhouette, visible from across a shelf.

Nine minifigures for a full squad

With nine minifigures, this is one of the more figure-heavy LEGO Fortnite sets available. Rather than a single lead character, it allows for a small group of different characters, echoing how several players ride the bus together at the start of a match. That makes it as suited to open-ended play as to display. With 224 unique pieces spread across 954 in total, there is enough variety to cover accessories and small details for the figures, from backpacks to other equipment that fits the game's style.

Colours and parts list

Blue, dark and light bluish grey, and black make up the bus's colour palette, giving it a recognisable, slightly school-bus-like look. 224 unique elements mean the body, chassis and balloon rig are each built differently rather than repeating the same pieces throughout. The full parts list on this page shows exactly which bricks appear and how often, useful if a piece goes missing or for inspiration on other vehicle or balloon builds. Collectors with several Fortnite sets can also use it to check which pieces recur across different models.

Who this set suits

This set is aimed squarely at Fortnite players and fans rather than a general LEGO audience unfamiliar with the game. Nine minifigures make it appealing to younger collectors who want to own individual characters from the game as physical figures. At 954 pieces, it sits in the middle ground, neither a quick beginner build nor an especially large project. It works equally well as a display piece or as the starting point for play scenes involving several minifigures at once.

FAQ

How many minifigures come with this set?: Nine minifigures are included with the Battle Bus, more than most other Fortnite sets.
Is the balloon part of the model?: Yes, the balloon rig above the bus is a built-in part of the set and shapes the model's overall silhouette.
How many unique pieces does the set use?: 224 unique elements make up the 954 total pieces, visible in the details of the body, chassis and rig.

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