LEGO Reviews Castle70400

Forest Ambush

Name: LEGO Forest Ambush 70400
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 70400
Rating: 4.37 (35 reviews)

78 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A201390 pcsHigh agreement · 97%

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LOVED (8)

01Incredible parts pack with great variety
02Minimal parts waste (only 143 of 3,134 left over)
03Interesting building techniques using sideways construction and snot bricks

+5 more with Collector

CRITICIZED (7)

01Color mismatches in some roof sections (black line doesn't coordinate well)
02Too many attachment points in certain areas
03Designer didn't introduce new elements except base plate (limited mold variety)

+4 more with Collector

Build Facts what critics report

🧩 Difficulty

intermediate

🎯 Audience

adults

In Their Words most-used terms across every critic review

goodvarietyplaymedievalelementtreeknightsnicetreasurechestpartsgreatconstructionmultipleinterioratticsectionsplatebasicfeatureevildouble-sidedfacesfourtorsoprintsdesignmechanism

What reviewers are saying

"This is just such a great parts pack. This set is incredible."

Bricksie

"I think the figures are great. You also get a dog which is an awesome plus."

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🎨 Designer Brick Artisan (named by critics)

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"This is just such a great parts pack. This set is incredible."

Key Pros

✓Incredible parts pack with great variety
✓Minimal parts waste (only 143 of 3,134 left over)
✓Interesting building techniques using sideways construction and snot bricks

Key Cons

✕Color mismatches in some roof sections (black line doesn't coordinate well)
✕Too many attachment points in certain areas

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"I think the figures are great. You also get a dog which is an awesome plus."

Key Pros

✓Great minifigures with good variety
✓Dog included as play element
✓Falling tree trap play feature is fun

Key Cons

✕Simple/basic construction
✕Good knights lack double-sided faces like the evil knights

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (4)

Castle - King's Knight Breastplate with Crown and Chain Belt, Helmet with Neck Protector, Closed Grin with Stubble

Castle - King's Knight Scale Mail, Crown Belt, Helmet with Broad Brim, Open Grin

Castle - Dragon Knight Scale Mail with Dragon Shield, Cheek Protection Helmet, Missing Tooth Open Grin

Castle - Dragon Knight Scale Mail with Dragon Shield and Shoulder Armor, Helmet with Neck Protector, Angry Scowl

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Modified plates with claw elements (dark brown, nougat, dark tan, tan)
Used extensively in awnings and roof construction; reviewer notes Brick Artisan used all available variants
Modified bricks with forward-facing studs (snot bricks)
Used for sideways building technique to create interesting wall texture
Inverted slopes in reddish brown
Used for staircase construction and roof decoration
Dark gray goat element
Part of the original set's notable elements
Various colored windows (dark green, red, reddish brown)
Described as 'awesome windows'
Palisade bricks and cylinders
Used to add texture to sidewalls