How many pieces are in the Mrs. Castillo's Turtle Van?

Mrs. Castillo's Turtle Van contains 434 pieces.

What age is the Mrs. Castillo's Turtle Van recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 7+.

When was the Mrs. Castillo's Turtle Van released?

Mrs. Castillo's Turtle Van was released in 2023.

LEGO Mrs. Castillo's Turtle Van set 71456

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🏛 Dreamzzz

Set #71456

Mrs. Castillo's Turtle Van

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Who it's for: Ages 7+ · Beginner build Ideal for kids and imaginative builders who enjoy colorful and quirky vehicles.
Build: 434 pieces · about 3 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $47.99 list price · 11.1¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★★☆ 4.0 community rating from 79 ratings

Fans appreciate the set's unique design and vibrant colors, making it a fun and engaging build. Some find the price slightly high for the piece count, but generally, the creative design and minifigure selection are well-received.

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📝 Our Take

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Mrs. Castillo's Turtle Van is a whimsically charming addition to the LEGO Dreamzzz line. Its bright colors, unique shaping, and incorporation of dream-world elements make it a standout set for creative play and display.

This set is perfect for younger LEGO fans and those who enjoy imaginative building. The build is engaging but not overly complex, offering a satisfying experience with plenty of play possibilities and cool minifigures.

Skip this if you prefer realistic vehicle models or more challenging builds. Consider Creator Expert vehicles or Technic sets for a more advanced building experience.

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434

Pieces

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3.0h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

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18cm × 19cm × 15cm

Dimensions

Build Highlights:

Creative use of curved elements to achieve the turtle shape
Fun details like the opening roof and interior features
Engaging play features with the Grimspawn and dream-world accessories
Unique color scheme that stands out from traditional LEGO vehicles

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

Mrs. Castillo's Turtle Van, being a retired set from the Dreamzzz theme, presents a moderate investment opportunity. The Dreamzzz theme is relatively new, so its long-term popularity is yet to be fully established. However, the set's unique design and the inclusion of several minifigures, including Z-Blob and Mateo, enhance its collectibility. Given the piece count and original MSRP, appreciation is likely to be gradual rather than rapid. Monitor its performance against other retired Dreamzzz sets to gauge its potential.

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Compared to other vehicles in a similar price range, Mrs. Castillo's Turtle Van offers a unique, dream-inspired design that stands out from more conventional LEGO vehicles. While sets like City vehicles offer realism, this set provides fantasy and whimsy. Its value lies in its unique aesthetic and character selection.

5 Minifigures Included

Includes a good selection of minifigures, including the exclusive Z-Blob and variants of Zoey and Mateo, adding to the set's play and collectibility value.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 434
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 146 unique parts, 412 pieces
Minifigures: 5

The official piece count includes the 22 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

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Part #: 11477 2× White

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 13564 1× Red

Wheel 18 x 8 with...

Part #: 13971 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 14704 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 1 x 3

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Part #: 15068 2× Sand Green

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Part #: 15456 1× Light Bluish Gray

Tile Special Roun...

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Part #: 15712 4× Tan

Steering Wheel Sm...

Part #: 16091 1× Light Bluish Gray

Weapon Harpoon [S...

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Weapon Harpoon [S...

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Part #: 18651 1× Black

Plate Special Rou...

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Flame / Vapor Tra...

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Window 1 x 4 x 1 ...

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Large Figure Shou...

Part #: 21560pr0022 1× Bright Light Orange

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Weapon Sword, Bla...

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Brick Curved Inve...

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Part #: 24246 12× Medium Nougat

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

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Plate 2 x 12

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Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 24866 1× Dark Pink

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Part #: 25214 5× Flat Silver

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 25214 2× Lime

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 25269 6× White

Plate Special 1 x...

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Tile 2 x 3

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Plant, Fern 2 x 3...

Part #: 2682 4× Green

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 29119 1× Bright Light Orange

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 29120 1× Bright Light Orange

Lever Small Base ...

Part #: 298c02 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 1× Medium Azure

Brick 2 x 2

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Brick 1 x 1

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Rock 1 x 1 Jewel ...

Part #: 30153 1× Trans-Purple

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 3× Tan

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Sand Green

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 1× Lime

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 3× White

Plate 2 x 2

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Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 2× Sand Green

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Reddish Brown

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 4× Medium Azure

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 7× Bright Light Orange

Plate 1 x 1

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Plate 4 x 12

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Plate 2 x 8

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Plate 4 x 8

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Bar 4L (Lightsabe...

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Rock 1 x 1 Crysta...

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Tile 1 x 2 with G...

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Tile 1 x 2 with G...

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Tile 1 x 2 with G...

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Plate Special 1 x...

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Technic Axle 2 No...

Part #: 32062 6× Red

Technic Brick 1 x...

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Brick Round 2 x 2...

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Plant, Carrot

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Brick Curved 1 x ...

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Wheel Arch, Mudgu...

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Plate 1 x 3

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Plate 1 x 6

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Plate 1 x 6

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Plate 1 x 6

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Plate 1 x 4

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Plate 1 x 4

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Plate 2 x 6

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Door 1 x 3 x 1 Right

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Door 1 x 3 x 1 Left

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Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2

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Animal Body Part ...

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Technic Pin 1/2 w...

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Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

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Plate 1 x 10

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Weapon Bow and Ar...

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Technic Axle 3

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Windscreen 2 x 4 ...

Part #: 4594 2× Trans-Clear

Treasure Chest Bo...

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Treasure Chest Li...

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Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

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Brick Sloped Inve...

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Brick Curved 1 x ...

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Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 6091 8× Sand Green

Tyre Offset Tread...

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Wave / Flame Roun...

Part #: 6126b 1× Trans-Purple

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 4× Pearl Gold

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 12× Red

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Tail Shuttle

Part #: 6239 1× White

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 62462 1× Reddish Brown

Bar 6L with Stop ...

Part #: 63965 1× Reddish Brown

Weapon Lightsaber...

Part #: 64567 2× Pearl Gold

Weapon Lightsaber...

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Weapon Lightsaber...

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Animal, Fish [Hol...

Part #: 64648 1× Yellowish Green

Barrel Half Large...

Part #: 64951 1× Medium Nougat

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 65249 4× White

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 6541 2× Lime

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 65473 8× Bright Light Orange

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 2× White

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 66906 1× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 67329 1× Yellow

Bar 1L / Stem wit...

Part #: 68211 1× Bright Green

Plate Round Corne...

Part #: 68568 2× White

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 68888 1× Reddish Brown

Tile 2 x 6

Part #: 69729 1× White

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 72132 2× Black

Flag 2 x 2 Square...

Part #: 80326 2× White

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 85861 5× Reddish Brown

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 85861 2× Red

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 85861 3× Lime

Part #: 87580 3× White

Bar 3L

Part #: 87994 2× Reddish Brown

Creature Body Par...

Part #: 89522 1× Flat Silver

Technic Pin 1/2 w...

Part #: 89678 2× Red

Chain 6L [5 Links]

Part #: 92338 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Hinge Plate 2 x 2...

Part #: 92582 1× Light Bluish Gray

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 93274 2× White

Door for Window F...

Part #: 95270 2× Yellowish Green

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 2× Trans-Yellow

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 1× Bright Pink

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 2× Trans-Orange

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 2× Trans-Clear

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 98138pr0365 1× White

Arm Mechanical wi...

Part #: 98313 1× Reddish Brown

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 99563 8× White

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 99563 1× Reddish Brown

The set features a good mix of white, sand green, and bright light orange parts, providing a useful palette for builders looking to create similar whimsical structures or expand their collection of curved elements.

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💎 Notable Parts

White Plate Special 1 x 4 with 2 Studs with Groove [New Underside] (10x) $1.00

Sand Green Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top (8x) $1.20

White Tile Special 1 x 2 with Sloped Walls AKA Money / Gold Bar [Ingot] (8x) $2.00

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$4.20

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Convert it into a more realistic camper van

🌳 Create a larger turtle habitat diorama

🏙 Design a futuristic food truck

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Inventory Statistics

147

Unique Parts

434

Official Piece Count

412

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 22 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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