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LEGO Ninjago Sets

450+ sets · 2011 - Present

Join the ninja warriors in epic battles with dragons, mechs, and ancient temples.

About LEGO Ninjago

LEGO Ninjago is an original LEGO theme that launched in 2011, centering on a team of elemental ninja warriors led by Master Wu. Unlike licensed themes, Ninjago was created entirely by LEGO, which has allowed the storyline to develop over 15+ seasons of an animated TV series, movies, and a rich mythology. The sets feature ninja warriors, elemental dragons, massive mechs, ancient temples, and modern Ninjago City environments. What started as a single-year theme became one of LEGO's most enduring original properties, rivaling licensed themes like Star Wars in popularity among children.

The LEGO Ninjago line spans 623 sets released between 2011 and 2026. Sets range from 1 to 6,163 pieces, averaging 290. The flagship of the line is NINJAGO City Markets (#71799, 2023) at 6,163 pieces.

History of LEGO Ninjago

LEGO Ninjago was introduced in January 2011 as an original action theme following a team of teenage ninja — Kai (fire), Jay (lightning), Zane (ice), Cole (earth), and later Lloyd (energy/green) — trained by the wise Master Wu. The theme was initially planned for a two-year run but became so popular that LEGO extended it indefinitely. The accompanying animated TV series, "Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu" (later "Ninjago"), has run for over 15 seasons, making it one of the longest-running LEGO shows. In 2017, The LEGO Ninjago Movie brought the characters to the big screen with a feature film and a dedicated wave of movie tie-in sets. The theme introduced the collectible Spinjitzu spinners, buildable dragons, and the hugely popular Ninjago City modular-style sets that appeal to adult fans. In 2022, the story evolved into the "Ninjago: Dragons Rising" era with new characters joining the core cast.

Ninjago Milestones

Notable releases and inflection points across the theme's history.

  1. 2011

    Theme launch

    LEGO Ninjago debuts with the Spinjitzu spinner game and the original four ninja minifigures. Designed as a multi-year original story-driven theme.

  2. 2012

    Animated series launches

    Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu animated series begins on Cartoon Network. The TV → toy feedback loop becomes central to the theme's success.

  3. 2015

    Ninjago expands beyond original wave

    Theme survives past its planned 2-year run; LEGO commits to it long-term. New seasons and characters introduced annually.

  4. 2017

    Ninjago Movie tie-in

    Major film tie-in with sets reflecting the theatrical Ninjago characters and locations. Crossover between the TV continuity and a standalone story.

  5. 2019

    Ninjago Legacy sub-line

    Reissues of fan-favourite original sets with updated parts and minifigure detailing. Acknowledges the theme's nostalgic value to first-generation fans.

  6. 2022

    Crystalized story arc

    Ninjago TV continuity reaches a major story conclusion; sets reflect the climactic narrative. Largest Ninjago flagship sets to date.

Browse Ninjago Sub-Lines

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Mechs

Ninja mech suits and armor builds across all seasons.

Dragons

Buildable dragon companions for each elemental ninja.

Ninjago Legacy

Reissues of fan-favourite original sets with updated parts.

Vehicles

Ninja motorcycles, jets, and battle vehicles.

Popular Ninjago Sets

LEGO Ninja Dojo Temple set 71767 instructions
#71767·2022

Ninja Dojo Temple

1,394 pieces

LEGO Ninjago City Markets set 71799 instructions
#71799·2023

Ninjago City Markets

6,163 pieces

LEGO Ninjago City Gardens set 71741 instructions
#71741·2021

Ninjago City Gardens

5,685 pieces

LEGO Temple of the Dragon Energy Cores set 71795 instructions
#71795·2023

Temple of the Dragon Energy Cores

1,029 pieces

Browse Ninjago by Size

Every Ninjago set grouped by piece count — pick the size that matches the build time you have.

Ninjago Through the Decades

A sample of notable Ninjago sets from each decade the theme has been in production.

How to Find LEGO Ninjago Building Instructions

With over 450 sets produced since 2011, Ninjago has one of the largest instruction libraries of any LEGO theme. All instructions are available as free PDFs at LEGO.com — search by the set number found on the box or booklet. LegoFinder is particularly useful for Ninjago because the theme has released many similar-looking dragon and mech sets over the years, and our AI can distinguish between specific versions. If your child has a Ninjago set but doesn't know the set number, just snap a photo and LegoFinder will identify it instantly.

Three Ways to Get Ninjago Instructions

1LEGO.com — Search by set number at lego.com/service/buildinginstructions for free PDF downloads
2LegoFinder AI — Upload a photo and our AI identifies the set and links to the instructions
3LEGO App — The LEGO Building Instructions app offers interactive 3D guides for newer sets

Collecting Tips for LEGO Ninjago

The Ninjago City sets (71741, 71799) are the crown jewels for adult collectors — they're massive, detailed, and retire quickly, making them excellent long-term collectibles. For kids, the dragon sets and mechs offer the best play value. The Legacy sub-line re-releases classic sets, giving new fans access to older designs. Ninjago sets retire faster than most themes, so don't wait too long on sets you want. For instructions, the extensive back catalog is fully available as free PDFs from LEGO.com.

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