LEGO Ninjago Sets

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.

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 Sub-Themes & Categories

Popular Ninjago Sets

#71767·2022

Ninja Dojo Temple

1,394 pieces

#71799·2023

Ninjago City Markets

6,163 pieces

#71741·2021

Ninjago City Gardens

5,685 pieces

#71795·2023

Temple of the Dragon Energy Cores

1,029 pieces

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.

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.