Set Details
- Set Number
- 70805
- Name
- Trash Chomper
- Theme
- The LEGO Movie
- Year
- 2014
- Pieces
- 389
- Complexity
- Moderate
- Build Time
- 1-2 hours
- Ages
- 8+
- Type
- Play-focused
About LEGO Trash Chomper
LEGO Trash Chomper (set #70805) is a detailed build with 389 pieces from the The LEGO Movie theme, released in 2014. The The LEGO Movie line features builds and vehicles from The LEGO Movie films. This is a moderate-level build suitable for ages 8+, with an estimated build time of 1-2 hours. As a licensed set, it recreates elements from the official The LEGO Movie property.
Set Highlights
- 389 pieces at moderate complexity — a 1-2 hours build.
- Compatible with all standard LEGO sets — bricks extend naturally into other sets you own.
- Play-focused build with interactive elements designed for 8+ builders.
- Officially licensed The LEGO Movie set — faithful recreation of the source property.
Who Is This Set For?
Gift for The LEGO Movie Fans
The natural overlap between The LEGO Movie fans and LEGO fans makes this a go-to gift. The set brings recognizable characters and scenes into brick form.
Themed Play & Roleplay
Minifigures and themed accessories support imaginative play tied to the The LEGO Movie universe — the play experience extends well beyond the initial build.
Collector's Display Piece
Many fans build licensed sets and display them complete. Limited or retired licensed releases often gain value over time, making them popular with serious collectors.
Build Tips
A five-minute sort by color or piece type before starting saves time hunting for specific bricks mid-step.
Follow the numbered steps in sequence — structural elements early in the build support everything that comes after.
For active play sets, key connection points (hinges, turntables, clip joints) can loosen over time — a small dab of LEGO's own tube clutch lubricant on the stud resolves most looseness without damage.
Finding Instructions
Building instructions for LEGO Trash Chomper (#70805) are available as a free PDF on LEGO.com. You can also upload a photo of this set to LegoFinder to identify it and access the instructions directly.
Trash Chomper FAQ
Related Reading
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Also Released in 2014
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