Set Details
- Set Number
- 71799
- Name
- Ninjago City Markets
- Theme
- Ninjago
- Year
- 2023
- Pieces
- 6,163
- Complexity
- Epic
- Build Time
- 16+ hours
- Ages
- 18+
- Type
- Both play and display
About LEGO Ninjago City Markets
The LEGO Ninjago City Markets (71799) is a massive modular-style set with over 6,000 pieces. It features a multi-story building with market stalls, a rooftop garden, and detailed interiors. This is the fourth installment in the Ninjago City line and includes 21 minifigures.
LEGO Ninjago City Markets (set #71799) is a massive display piece and one of the biggest LEGO sets produced with 6,163 pieces from the Ninjago theme, released in 2023. The Ninjago line features ninja-themed action sets with spinners, mechs, and dragons. At 6,163 pieces, this is a epic-level build with an estimated build time of 16+ hours, suitable for ages 18+.
Set Highlights
- 6,163 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
6,163 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 6,163 pieces, set #71799 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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