Coming in at 1,301 pieces, the Flying Phoenix Fire Temple (70146) is a solid build with a good amount of detail from the Legends of Chima lineup. It debuted in 2014 at $119.99. You get 7 minifigures in the box, which adds to the collectible appeal.
The price-per-piece works out to $0.092, which is solid for what you're getting.
Whether you're building for display or thinking long-term, the Flying Phoenix Fire Temple has the piece count and theme appeal to make it worthwhile.
Key Features
1,301 pieces — Solid build size with a good level of detail
7 minifigures — Solid roster of characters for play and display
$0.092 per piece — Strong price-per-piece for this theme
Fire vs. Ice collection — Sought-after corner of the Legends of Chima lineup
Released 2014 — Legends of Chima sets from this period are known for their build quality
Theme Background
The Flying Phoenix Fire Temple falls under the LEGO Legends of Chima theme, sitting in the Fire vs. Ice subtheme — a dedicated part of the LEGO catalog. Launched in 2014 at $119.99, it sits in a solid mid-to-upper range entry in Legends of Chima. At $0.092 per piece, it punches above its weight on value.
The Fire vs. Ice subcategory within Legends of Chima has its own collector base, and sets in this range tend to hold interest well after retirement. Worth keeping on the radar if you're building a Legends of Chima collection.
Why This Set Is Special
Largest set in Legends of Chima. At 1,301 pieces, this is the single largest set in the entire Legends of Chima theme.
Most minifigures in Legends of Chima — With 7 minifigures, this has more figures than any other Legends of Chima set.
Flagship Legends of Chima set — At $119.99, this is the highest-priced set in the Legends of Chima theme — flagship sets tend to be the strongest appreciators.
Frequently Asked Questions
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