How many minifigures come with it?

River Dragon 8111 includes one minifigure. Details on all other pieces are in the parts list on this page.

Which theme does it belong to?

It is part of Exo-Force and was released in 2008. The line combines robots and fantasy creatures in its own setting.

Is it more for play or for display?

At 112 pieces it is small enough for the play table and visually clean enough for a shelf, so either use works.

Exo-Force

LEGO® River Dragon

River Dragon 8111 comes from the Exo-Force line and was released in 2008. It is made of 112 pieces and includes one minifigure.

Set number: 8111
Year: 2008
Pieces: 112
Minifigures: 1
Theme: Exo-Force
Different parts: 61

What can I build with it?

Parts list 61

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 (3)

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

Minifigures 1

Ha-Ya-To in Silver Armor fig-0048494 pieces × 1

Description

Where it fits in Exo-Force

Exo-Force mixes robots, battle machines and fantasy creatures in a world with a strong Asian flavour. The River Dragon is one of the smaller sets in that line: 112 pieces is enough for a creature or vehicle you can finish in a single afternoon. If you already own other Exo-Force models, the dragon makes a neat addition to the collection. It also stands well on its own, because the minifigure comes in the same box and gives the model something to interact with.

Red, black and touches of grey

The colour scheme relies on strong red and black, supported by dark bluish grey and white. Red does most of the visual work and makes the model stand out on a shelf, while black and dark grey cover joints, frames and the more technical areas. White appears in small quantities, most likely as an accent. The parts list further down shows how the quantities split across these colours and which elements appear only once in the whole set.

Variety over volume

The element count stands out: of 112 pieces, 58 are different shapes, so very little repeats. That points to a model built from many special parts rather than piles of identical bricks. For the builder it means more variety, though also more care when sorting, since similar pieces are easy to mix up. If you later need to replace a part, the list on this page gives you the exact element name and the matching colour.

Life after the build

Many of the specialised parts are useful in your own creations, whether dragons, vehicles or other fantasy creatures. The “What can I build?” tool on this page shows which other models you could assemble from your collection once the River Dragon has been taken apart. As a display piece the set works well, thanks to its clear colouring and modest size. At this scale, displaying and playing are not mutually exclusive, so you can do both with it.

FAQ

How many minifigures come with it?: River Dragon 8111 includes one minifigure. Details on all other pieces are in the parts list on this page.
Which theme does it belong to?: It is part of Exo-Force and was released in 2008. The line combines robots and fantasy creatures in its own setting.
Is it more for play or for display?: At 112 pieces it is small enough for the play table and visually clean enough for a shelf, so either use works.

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