Set Details
- Set Number
- 71741
- Name
- Ninjago City Gardens
- Theme
- Ninjago
- Year
- 2021
- Pieces
- 5,685
- Complexity
- Epic
- Build Time
- 16+ hours
- Ages
- 18+
- Type
- Both play and display
About LEGO Ninjago City Gardens
The LEGO Ninjago City Gardens (71741) was released to celebrate the 10th anniversary of NINJAGO. This towering modular set features three levels of detailed rooms, shops, and gardens, plus 19 minifigures spanning the history of the theme. It connects with other Ninjago City sets.
LEGO Ninjago City Gardens (set #71741) is a massive display piece and one of the biggest LEGO sets produced with 5,685 pieces from the Ninjago theme, released in 2021. The Ninjago line features ninja-themed action sets with spinners, mechs, and dragons. At 5,685 pieces, this is a epic-level build with an estimated build time of 16+ hours, suitable for ages 18+.
Set Highlights
- 5,685 pieces across multiple numbered bags — staged building keeps the process organized.
- 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.
Who Is This Set For?
Gift for Ages 18+
The epic difficulty makes this accessible without being trivial — a well-matched gift for LEGO fans in the 18+ age range.
Weekend Build Project
5,685 pieces with an estimated 16+ hours fits comfortably into a focused afternoon or weekend session.
Expanding a Ninjago Collection
A solid addition for collectors building out their Ninjago shelf. Introduces parts and builds that complement other sets from the same line.
Build Tips
Open bags one numbered sequence at a time — LEGO orders them to match the build stages and keeps loose piece counts manageable.
Budget 16+ hours across multiple sessions rather than one sitting. Fatigue leads to missed connections that are hard to trace later.
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
With 5,685 pieces, set #71741 comes with a thick instruction booklet — often split into multiple numbered bags and build stages. The official PDF is available free on LEGO.com, or use LegoFinder's AI to find it instantly from a photo.
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