LEGO dropped the Desert Lightning (70622) in 2017 as part of the Ninjago The Hands of Time collection — a smaller set that's great for a quick session at 201 pieces with a retail price of $19.99. You get 3 minifigures in the box, which adds to the collectible appeal.
The price-per-piece works out to $0.099, which is solid for what you're getting.
It's a straightforward, well-designed set that does what Ninjago does best.
Key Features
201 pieces — Quick, focused build that's fun without the time commitment
3 minifigures — Collectible characters from Ninjago
$0.099 per piece — Better value than the Ninjago average
The Hands of Time subtheme — A popular subcategory within Ninjago
Released 2017 — Ninjago sets from this period are known for their build quality
Theme Background
The Desert Lightning falls under the LEGO Ninjago theme, sitting in the The Hands of Time subtheme — one of LEGO's most established and popular product lines. Launched in 2017 at $19.99, it sits in the accessible end of Ninjago. The $0.099 price-per-piece makes it one of the stronger values in Ninjago right now.
The The Hands of Time subcategory within Ninjago 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 Ninjago collection.
Why This Set Is Special
This is a standard release in the Ninjago lineup without standout collector characteristics based on current data.
Frequently Asked Questions
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