How many pieces are in the Scorpion Prison Cave?

Scorpion Prison Cave contains 280 pieces.

When was the Scorpion Prison Cave released?

Scorpion Prison Cave was released in 2005.

🏛 Knights Kingdom II

Set #8876

Scorpion Prison Cave

Scorpion Prison Cave is a nostalgic trip back to the Knights Kingdom II era.

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Who it's for: Intermediate build Perfect for LEGO fans of all ages who enjoy castle-themed sets and engaging storylines.
Build: 280 pieces · about 3 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $39.99 list price · 14.3¢ per piece
Availability: Likely retired

★★★☆☆ 3.8 community rating from 28 ratings

Fans appreciate the set's nostalgic charm and unique villainous theme, but some find the build repetitive and the play features limited. The minifigure selection is a highlight, particularly the exclusive Vladek variant.

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Scorpion Prison Cave is a nostalgic trip back to the Knights Kingdom II era. This set perfectly captures the essence of the theme with its dark color scheme, imposing structure, and focus on the battle between good and evil, offering a classic LEGO experience with a touch of villainous charm.

This set is perfect for Knights Kingdom enthusiasts and collectors of classic LEGO themes. The build is engaging without being overly complex, making it suitable for a wide range of builders, and the inclusion of multiple minifigures enhances its playability and display value.

Skip this if you prefer more modern building techniques or highly detailed sets. Those seeking a more intricate build might consider the newer LEGO Castle sets, such as 10305-1 Lion Knights' Castle, for a more advanced and immersive experience.

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280

Pieces

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Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Constructing the cave structure with its hidden prison cell
Utilizing Technic elements for functional features like the collapsing bridge
Assembling the scorpion trap mechanism
Creating the menacing atmosphere with dark colors and jagged rock formations

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⏳ Retired

The Scorpion Prison Cave set presents a moderate investment opportunity due to its age, theme, and relative scarcity. As a retired set from the Knights Kingdom II line, it appeals to collectors seeking to complete their collections or recapture childhood nostalgia. The rising price trend suggests increasing demand, but potential investors should be mindful of fluctuations in the secondary market and the set's overall condition. While not as iconic as some other LEGO themes, the set's unique design and minifigure selection contribute to its long-term value.

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Knights Kingdom II • 662 pcs

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Compared to other castle-themed sets, 8876-1 offers a more villain-centric design, focusing on the Shadow Knights and their lair. While sets like 70404-1 King's Castle offer a more traditional heroic castle experience, 8876-1 stands out with its unique scorpion motif and darker aesthetic. Collectors interested in expanding their Knights Kingdom II collection may prefer this set, while those seeking a larger, more detailed castle might opt for newer sets like 10305-1 Lion Knights' Castle.

5 Minifigures Included

Skeleton, Standard Face, Ball Joint Arms (3626b Head)

6 parts

Danju, Wolf Pattern (Knights Kingdom II)

6 parts

Jayko with Plain Medium Blue Torso, Gold Pattern Armor, and Dark Blue Hips

6 parts

Shadow Knight Vladek, Dark Red Armor with Scorpion

The set includes exclusive minifigures like Shadow Knight Vladek with unique scorpion armor, making it a valuable addition for minifigure collectors. The inclusion of Danju and Jayko adds to the playability and completes the heroic faction.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 280
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 102 unique parts, 251 pieces
Minifigures: 5

LEGO counts 280 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 279, including the 28 parts inside the minifigures; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. 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.

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 4× Black

Tile Special Roun...

Part #: 2376 1× Black

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile Special 2 x ...

Part #: 2460 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 2540 5× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2555 2× Black

Bar, 4 Top Bars, ...

Part #: 2566 2× Black

Shield Ovoid with...

Part #: 2586pr0023 1× Dark Red

Magnet Holder 2 x 3

Part #: 2607 2× Black

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 2817 2× Red

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 2817 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 2× Reddish Brown

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 3× Reddish Brown

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 1× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 1× Black

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 5× Reddish Brown

Window 1 x 2 x 2 ...

Part #: 30045 1× Dark Red

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 1× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× Black

Brick 2 x 8

Part #: 3007 2× Black

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 1× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 1× Black

Chain 17L [21 Links]

Part #: 30104 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Stairs 7 x 4 x 6 ...

Part #: 30134 1× Black

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 30151a 1× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Dark Red

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Dark Red

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Black

Panel 3 x 4 x 6 w...

Part #: 30246 3× Black

Plate 6 x 12

Part #: 3028 1× Dark Red

Plate 4 x 12

Part #: 3029 3× Dark Tan

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 3× Black

Plate 4 x 8

Part #: 3035 2× Dark Red

Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

Part #: 30365 1× Black

Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

Part #: 30386 4× Black

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

Part #: 30540 1× Black

Hinge Cylinder 1 ...

Part #: 30552 3× Black

Hinge Cylinder 1 ...

Part #: 30553 3× Black

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 3× Tan

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 3× Trans-Neon Orange

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32000 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32016 4× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32034 2× Black

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 32054 1× Black

Technic Axle 2 No...

Part #: 32062 9× Red

Technic Steering ...

Part #: 32069 2× Pearl Light Gray

Technic Bush 1/2 ...

Part #: 32123b 5× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32192 4× Black

Brick Arch 1 x 6 ...

Part #: 3307 2× Black

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 1× Black

Brick 1 x 3

Part #: 3622 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Minifig Head Skel...

Part #: 3626bpr0895 1× White

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 2× Dark Red

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3665 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 75° ...

Part #: 3684 2× Reddish Brown

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3700 1× Black

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3702 2× Black

Technic Axle 12

Part #: 3708 2× Black

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 1× Dark Red

Technic Bush

Part #: 3713 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3747a 1× Dark Red

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 3749 2× Tan

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 6× Dark Red

Hinge Brick 1 x 4...

Part #: 3830 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Hinge Brick 1 x 4...

Part #: 3831 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Shield Triangular...

Part #: 3846pr0032 1× Very Light Bluish Gray

Shield Triangular...

Part #: 3846pr0033 1× Very Light Bluish Gray

Weapon Halberd / Axe

Part #: 3848 1× Black

Weapon Lance

Part #: 3849 2× Black

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3894 2× Red

Bracket 2 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 3956 1× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4070 1× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4070 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4085c 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Bar 6.6L with Sto...

Part #: 4095 1× Black

Technic Tooth 1 x...

Part #: 41669 2× Black

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 43093 12× Blue

Wedge Plate 4 x 4...

Part #: 43719 2× Black

Support Round 1 x...

Part #: 43888 7× Dark Bluish Gray

Weapon Pike / Spe...

Part #: 43899 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 44567a 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Animal / Creature...

Part #: 4491b 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Animal, Horse, Mo...

Part #: 4493c01pr0011 1× White

Technic Axle 3

Part #: 4519 2× Light Bluish Gray

Equipment Saucepan

Part #: 4529 2× Black

Cone 1 x 1 [No To...

Part #: 4589 1× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4623 1× Black

Bar 1 x 3 [Clip /...

Part #: 4735 2× Black

Rock Panel 2 x 4 x 6

Part #: 47847 1× Reddish Brown

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 48336 1× Dark Red

Panel 3 x 8 x 6 w...

Part #: 48490 1× Black

Animal / Creature...

Part #: 48492 1× Medium Blue

Weapon Sword / Gr...

Part #: 48495 1× Pearl Light Gray

Weapon Sword / Gr...

Part #: 48495 1× Reddish Gold

Weapon Sword / Gr...

Part #: 48495 1× Black

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 48723 1× Reddish Brown

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 49668 13× Pearl Light Gray

Flag 4 x 9 with K...

Part #: 53227a 1× Trans-Clear

Flag 4 x 9 with K...

Part #: 53227b 1× Trans-Clear

Bar 7 x 3 with Do...

Part #: 6020 4× Black

Castle Turret Top...

Part #: 6066 4× Black

Fence 1 x 8 x 2 2/3

Part #: 6079 3× Black

Rock Panel Rectan...

Part #: 6082 2× Reddish Brown

Brick Arch 1 x 12...

Part #: 6108 2× Black

Wave / Flame Roun...

Part #: 6126a 4× Trans-Neon Orange

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Trans-Neon Orange

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 6541 2× Black

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 75535 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Rubber Belt Small...

Part #: 85543 2× White

This set features a solid collection of basic bricks and plates in black, dark bluish gray, and reddish brown, providing a useful parts pack for castle-themed MOC builders. The inclusion of Technic axles and connectors also adds to its versatility.

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💎 Notable Parts

Pearl Light Gray Plate Special 1 x 1 with Tooth (13x) $2.60

Dark Bluish Gray Support Round 1 x 1 x 6 Solid Pillar (7x) $1.75

Dark Bluish Gray Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] (5x) $1.25

Trans-Neon Orange Wave / Flame Rounded with Base Pegs (4x) $2.00

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$7.60

💡 MOC Potential

🏰 Expansion of Vladek's castle with additional prison cells

🌳 Scorpion habitat diorama with more detailed landscaping

🏛 A fortified gatehouse entrance to a larger castle complex

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What YouTubers Say

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BlockTalk AI

Although only one video directly reviews the Scorpion Prison Cave, the overall sentiment is positive, with a score of 3.7/5. Dyldayz provides a neutral review, showcasing the build and features of the Knights Kingdom set without strong positive or negative opinions.

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What the Community Says

2 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk AI Summary

Dyldayz's review primarily focuses on demonstrating the set's components and build process. The review serves more as a display of the set rather than an in-depth critical analysis, offering a general overview for viewers interested in the Knights Kingdom theme.