LEGO Turtle Lair Invasion
Set #79117 · 2014 · 888 pieces · Advanced build
Set Details
- Set Number
- 79117
- Name
- Turtle Lair Invasion
- Year
- 2014
- Pieces
- 888
- Complexity
- Advanced
- Build Time
- 4-8 hours
- Ages
- 14+
- Type
- Both play and display
About LEGO Turtle Lair Invasion
LEGO Turtle Lair Invasion (set #79117) is a large, detailed build with 888 pieces from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles theme, released in 2014. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles line features builds from the TMNT franchise. At 888 pieces, this is a advanced-level build with an estimated build time of 4-8 hours, suitable for ages 14+. As a licensed set, it recreates elements from the official Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles property.
Set Highlights
- 888 pieces at advanced complexity — a 4-8 hours build.
- Compatible with all standard LEGO sets — bricks extend naturally into other sets you own.
- Versatile build — display-worthy when complete, durable enough for active play.
- Officially licensed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles set — faithful recreation of the source property.
Who Is This Set For?
Gift for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Fans
The natural overlap between Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 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 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 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 Turtle Lair Invasion (#79117) 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.
Turtle Lair Invasion FAQ
Related Reading
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Also Released in 2014
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Sets at roughly the same piece count and complexity tier — different theme and year, but a similar build experience.
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