Kingdoms Clash!
Defend the King's Carriage!

Relive the excitement of the 2011 Kingdoms era with this 285-piece set. Includes 4 minifigures for epic medieval battles!

🏛 Kingdoms
Set #7188

King's Carriage Ambush

King's Carriage Ambush is a classic LEGO Kingdoms set that captures the medieval spirit.

Before you buy

Who it's for
Ages 6+ · Beginner build Perfect for younger LEGO fans and those new to the Kingdoms theme.
Build
286 pieces · about 1 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price
$39.99 list price · 14.0¢ per piece
Availability
Retired at LEGO
★★★☆☆ 3.9 community rating from 102 ratings

Fans appreciate the set's classic castle theme and the inclusion of the King minifigure. Criticisms focus on the set's simplicity and relatively small size for the price, but overall it's considered a solid entry in the Kingdoms line.

📝 Our Take

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King's Carriage Ambush is a classic LEGO Kingdoms set that captures the medieval spirit. With its detailed carriage, ambush scene, and four minifigures, it offers a fun and engaging play experience that evokes a sense of adventure and conflict between the Lion Knights and Dragon Knights.

This set is perfect for LEGO castle enthusiasts and younger builders looking for an accessible entry into the Kingdoms theme. The build is relatively straightforward and offers a good balance of building and play, with plenty of opportunities for imaginative storytelling.

Skip this if you're looking for a more complex or challenging build experience, or if you already own many sets from the Kingdoms theme. Consider sets like 7946-1 King's Castle or 70404-1 King's Castle for a larger-scale castle experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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286
Pieces
⏱
1h
Estimated Build Time
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Beginner
Difficulty
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6-12
Ages
Build Highlights:
  • Simple and enjoyable build process.
  • The carriage design is sturdy and well-detailed.
  • The ambush scene adds a dynamic element to the play experience.
  • Great for imaginative play and storytelling.

📈 Investment Analysis

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Investment Grade
⏳ Retired
The King's Carriage Ambush set, while not the most spectacular in the Kingdoms line, holds some investment potential due to its manageable size, complete play scenario, and the inclusion of a King minifigure. The Kingdoms theme has a dedicated following, and well-maintained, complete sets tend to appreciate over time. However, its smaller piece count and wider availability compared to larger sets mean appreciation may be more gradual. Investment is moderate, with good potential for returns if kept in excellent condition.

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⚖ Compare Similar Sets

Compared to larger Kingdoms sets like the King's Castle, this set offers a smaller, more focused play experience. It's a good alternative for those who want a taste of the Kingdoms theme without a large investment. Consider 7947-1 Prison Tower Rescue for a similar scale set with different play features.

4 Minifigures Included

The set includes a Lion King minifigure, which is a desirable figure for collectors. The Dragon Knights add conflict and play value, making the minifigure selection a highlight.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count
286
Parts cataloged in this inventory
85 unique parts, 268 pieces
Minifigures
4

LEGO counts 286 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 285, including the 17 parts inside the minifigures; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Brick Arch 1 x 5 x 4 [Continuous Bow] Brick Arch 1 x 5 ...
Part #: 2339 6× Dark Brown
Equipment Goblet / Glass Equipment Goblet ...
Part #: 2343 1× Pearl Gold
Plant, Leaves 6 x 5 Plant, Leaves 6 x 5
Part #: 2417 6× Dark Green
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 3× Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 12 Plate 2 x 12
Part #: 2445 1× Black
Brick 2 x 6 Brick 2 x 6
Part #: 2456 1× Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Long Towball Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2508 1× Black
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 2654 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 1× Reddish Brown
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 2× Red
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 8× White
Window 1 x 2 x 2 2/3 with Rounded Top Window 1 x 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 30044 1× Reddish Brown
Window 1 x 2 x 2 2/3 Pane Lattice Diamond with Rounded Top Window 1 x 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 30046 1× Black
Brick 2 x 8 Brick 2 x 8
Part #: 3007 1× Tan
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 6× Red
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30136 2× Dark Brown
Rock 1 x 1 Jewel / Gem 24 Facet Rock 1 x 1 Jewel ...
Part #: 30153 1× Trans-Green
Rock 1 x 1 Jewel / Gem 24 Facet Rock 1 x 1 Jewel ...
Part #: 30153 1× Trans-Red
Plant, Round 1 x 1 - 3 Bamboo Leaves Plant, Round 1 x ...
Part #: 30176 1× Green
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 1× Red
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 4× Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 6× Dark Tan
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 6× White
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 3× Reddish Brown
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Vertical Clip [Thick U Clip] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30237a 2× Black
Insect, Spider Insect, Spider
Part #: 30238 1× Black
Plate 4 x 8 Plate 4 x 8
Part #: 3035 1× White
Plate 6 x 8 Plate 6 x 8
Part #: 3036 2× Green
Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand) Bar 4L (Lightsabe...
Part #: 30374 1× Reddish Brown
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3040b 2× Reddish Brown
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3040b 6× Dark Brown
Plate Round Corner 4 x 4 Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 30565 2× Dark Tan
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b 11× Reddish Brown
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b 2× Black
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b 2× Reddish Brown
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1 Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32013 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 5 Technic Axle 5
Part #: 32073 1× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32316 2× Black
Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Inside Axle Holder Brick 1 x 2 x 2 w...
Part #: 3245b 2× Red
Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32523 1× Black
Technic Pin Connector Plate 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 [Two Holes On Top] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 32530 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Wheel Wagon Huge (43mm D.) Wheel Wagon Huge ...
Part #: 33211 2× Pearl Gold
Wheel Wagon Giant (56mm D., 7 studs Dia.) Wheel Wagon Giant...
Part #: 33212 2× Pearl Gold
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 6× Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 10× Reddish Brown
Brick Arch 1 x 4 Brick Arch 1 x 4
Part #: 3659 1× Reddish Brown
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 3660 7× Reddish Brown
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 1 Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 3665 8× White
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 2× Red
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 2× Reddish Brown
Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Pin witho...
Part #: 3673 1× Light Bluish Gray
Brick Sloped 65° 2 x 2 x 2 with Bottom Tube Brick Sloped 65° ...
Part #: 3678b 5× Reddish Brown
Brick Sloped Inverted 33° 3 x 2, Connections between Studs, Ovoid Bottom Pin Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 3747b 2× Black
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 2× Black
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 2× White
Shield Triangular with Gold Lion on Red/White Quarters Print Shield Triangular...
Part #: 3846pr0001 2× Light Bluish Gray
Weapon Halberd / Axe Weapon Halberd / Axe
Part #: 3848 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 2× Reddish Brown
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 2× White
Antenna 1 x 4 with Rounded Top Antenna 1 x 4 wit...
Part #: 3957a 2× Black
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a 3× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a 7× Reddish Brown
Seat / Chair 2 x 2 with Center Sprue Mark Seat / Chair 2 x ...
Part #: 4079b 1× Reddish Brown
Brick Sloped 75° 2 x 1 x 3 with Hollow Stud Brick Sloped 75° ...
Part #: 4460b 4× Reddish Brown
Animal, Horse, Movable Head, Ornate Royal Harness Print Animal, Horse, Mo...
Part #: 4493c01pr0010 2× White
Flag 4 x 1 Wavy [First Wave Right] Flag 4 x 1 Wavy [...
Part #: 4495b 2× Red
Flag 4 x 1 Wavy [First Wave Right] Flag 4 x 1 Wavy [...
Part #: 4495b 2× Pearl Gold
Weapon Pike / Spear Round End Weapon Pike / Spe...
Part #: 4497 1× Pearl Titanium
Treasure Chest Bottom with Rear Slots, with Groove Treasure Chest Bo...
Part #: 4738b 1× Reddish Brown
Treasure Chest Lid [Thick Hinge] Treasure Chest Li...
Part #: 4739a 1× Reddish Brown
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 48336 1× Black
Brick Curved 3 x 1 No Studs Brick Curved 3 x ...
Part #: 50950 4× White
Brick Curved 3 x 1 No Studs Brick Curved 3 x ...
Part #: 50950 4× Pearl Gold
Weapon Axe Head, Clip-on (Viking) [Thin Clip] Weapon Axe Head, ...
Part #: 53705 1× Pearl Titanium
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Brick Sloped 30° ...
Part #: 54200 6× Reddish Brown
Weapon Sword / Greatsword Round Weapon Sword / Gr...
Part #: 59 1× Chrome Silver
Technic Axle 5.5 with Stop [Rounded Short End] Technic Axle 5.5 ...
Part #: 59426 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 2× Pearl Gold
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 1× Black
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick U Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 6019 2× Pearl Gold
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clips Horizontal [Thick U-Clips] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60470a 2× Black
Technic Pin 1/2 with 2L Bar Extension Technic Pin 1/2 w...
Part #: 61184 1× Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 2× Pearl Gold
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 8× Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 8× Reddish Brown
Brick Arch 1 x 6 x 2 Curved Top Brick Arch 1 x 6 ...
Part #: 6183 2× White
Brick Special 2 x 2 with Pin and Axle Hole Brick Special 2 x...
Part #: 6232 8× Reddish Brown
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Towball Socket, Short, Flattened with Holes and Axle Hole in Center Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 63082 1× Black
Animal, Fish [Hollow Stud Mouth] Animal, Fish [Hol...
Part #: 64648 1× Flat Silver
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Towball Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 6628 2× Black
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 2× White
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 87087 2× White
Brick Wedged 2 x 2 Facet Brick Wedged 2 x ...
Part #: 87620 2× Red
Equipment Whip - Bent Equipment Whip - ...
Part #: 88704 1× Reddish Brown
Creature Body Part, Horn (Unicorn) Creature Body Par...
Part #: 89522 2× Pearl Light Gray
Animal / Creature Accessory, Horse Battle Helmet Top Stud for Horn [Unicorn] Animal / Creature...
Part #: 89524 2× Metallic Gold
Insect Accessory, Spider Web, Hanging Insect Accessory,...
Part #: 90981 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 4 with 2 Studs, 3 Bottom Tubes Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 92593 1× White
Brick Arch 1 x 6 Raised Arch Brick Arch 1 x 6 ...
Part #: 92950 2× White
Brick Arch 1 x 6 Raised Arch Brick Arch 1 x 6 ...
Part #: 92950 1× Black
Equipment Bottle Equipment Bottle
Part #: 95228 1× Trans-Brown
The set contains a useful selection of reddish-brown elements, ideal for castle-themed MOCs. The dark green foliage pieces are also valuable for creating natural landscapes.

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💎 Notable Parts

Reddish Brown Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud (11x) $0.55
Reddish Brown Plate 1 x 3 (10x) $0.40
Dark Green Plant, Leaves 6 x 5 (6x) $1.50
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$2.45

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Modify the carriage into a supply wagon.
🏰 Use the parts to create a small outpost.
🌳 Expand the ambush scene with more foliage.

📰 Kingdoms News

Community Insights

Real opinions from Reddit and YouTube

What Reddit Says

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What YouTubers Say

1 video found
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LEGOSupremePlease gives a positive review, focusing on the King's minifigure, specifically noting the crown helmet and chrome sword. The carriage's red coloring, gold accents, and golden wheels are also highlighted as positives.

What the Community Says

1 YouTube reviews
BlockTalk AI Summary

LEGOSupremePlease gives a positive review, focusing on the King's minifigure, specifically noting the crown helmet and chrome sword. The carriage's red coloring, gold accents, and golden wheels are also highlighted as positives.

Reddit Reviews

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Community Content: These reviews are from Reddit and YouTube users sharing their personal experiences. Opinions may vary.

📖 Building Instructions 2

King's Carriage Ambush Instructions
BI 3004/48-BOOK 1-7188
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King's Carriage Ambush Instructions
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Charts Inventory Statistics

85
Unique Parts
286
Official Piece Count
268
Cataloged Inventory Pieces
4
Minifigures
5
Spare Parts

LEGO counts 286 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 285, including the 17 parts inside the minifigures; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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