Over the years, LEGO® NINJAGO® has appealed to both children and adults, there has been animation, action figures, and of course, LEGO® building sets. In this post, we look at the most popular LEGO® NINJAGO® sets that have been released. So what are you waiting for? As the ninjas would say: “NINJA-GO!”
The LEGO® NINJAGO® sets can be combined to create larger scenes or battles for more immersive play experiences.
The size of the sets ranges between small and large. The largest set, NINJAGO® City Gardens (71741), is made from 5685 pieces.
The LEGO® NINJAGO® theme has been popular since its creation in 2011. Children and adults enjoy the sets and animated series.
The best LEGO® NINJAGO® sets include a variety of themes such as dragons, vehicles, and buildings.
Overall, LEGO® NINJAGO® sets offer a fun and engaging building experience with plenty of variety to choose from.
History of LEGO® NINJAGO®
LEGO® NINJAGO® is a popular toy line and animation series based around 6 teenage ninjas. It was known as Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu between 2011 and 2019. After 2019 the theme name was changed to NINJAGO®.
The show was set in the fictional realm of NINJAGO®, which was inspired by East Asia cultures and myths. You would expect to see a lot of action in the metropolis of NINJAGO®, where the Ninja would fight off evil threats to NINJAGO®.
At the time of writing this, there have been 475 sets released, 210 episodes aired, and 15 seasons.
List of the Main NINJAGO® Characters
Lloyd Garmadon
Kai
Cole
Jay
Zane
Nya
Master Wu
What Came First, NINJAGO® LEGO Set or Series?
According to Brickset, the first batch of LEGO® NINJAGO® sets was listed on the LEGO® website on 4th January 2011, there were 10 sets listed on this date. Whereas the pilot episode of Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu was not aired until 14th January 2011.
Set Name: LEGO® NINJAGO® City Gardens Set Number: 71741 Year Released: 2021 No. Pieces: 5685 No. Minifigures: 22 (19 unique to this set) RRP: £299.99 / $349.99 / €349.99
Set Name: LEGO® NINJAGO® City Set Number: 70620 Year Released: 2019 No. Pieces: 4867 No. Minifigures: 19 (16 unique to this set) RRP: £259.99 / $299.99 / €299.99
Set Name: LEGO® NINJAGO® Nya’s Water Dragon EVO Set Number: 71800 Year Released: 2023 No. Pieces: 173 No. Minifigures: 3 (1 unique to this set) RRP: £17.99 / $19.99 / €19.99
Set Name: LEGO® NINJAGO® The Keepers’ Village Set Number: 71647 Year Released: 2021 No. Pieces: 632 No. Minifigures: 5 (1 unique to this set) RRP: £44.99 / $49.99 / €49.99
Below you will find our extensive list of NINJAGO® MOCs.
The Best LEGO® NINJAGO® Set of All Time
The best LEGO® NINJAGO® set of all time has to be the NINJAGO® City Gardens (71741) set, the set is made up of 5685 pieces, features 22 LEGO® Minifigures and is incredibly visually appealing. The building uses a wide variety of pieces and colors which makes it a joy to build and a great showpiece once completed.
The NINJAGO® City Gardens (71741) set has been designed to fit in the NINJAGO® realm. It appeals to NINJAGO® fans but is also a favorite amongst LEGO® City collectors too.
In conclusion, when it comes to the best LEGO Ninjago sets, you should consider what you’re looking for in terms of design intricacy and age range. Whether you want to play with your LEGO creations or display them as collectibles, there’s a set out there that will suit your needs.
With options available at every price point, don’t hesitate to dive into the world of Ninjago! May your building skills be strong, and may the ninja spirit guide you on your journey.
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