LEGO dropped the Dieselnaut (70654) in 2018 as part of the Ninjago Hunted collection — a solid build with a good amount of detail at 1,179 pieces with a retail price of $109.99. You get 7 minifigures in the box, which adds to the collectible appeal.
The price-per-piece works out to $0.093, which is solid for what you're getting.
Whether you're building for display or thinking long-term, the Dieselnaut has the piece count and theme appeal to make it worthwhile.
Key Features
1,179 pieces — A well-balanced build that hits the sweet spot
7 minifigures — Great character selection from the Ninjago universe
$0.093 per piece — Better value than the Ninjago average
Hunted subtheme — A popular subcategory within Ninjago
Released 2018 — Ninjago sets from this period are known for their build quality
Theme Background
The Dieselnaut falls under the LEGO Ninjago theme, sitting in the Hunted subtheme — one of LEGO's most established and popular product lines. Launched in 2018 at $109.99, it sits in a solid mid-to-upper range entry in Ninjago. The $0.093 price-per-piece makes it one of the stronger values in Ninjago right now.
The Hunted 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
177% above retail. Now trading at $304.20, up 177% from $109.99 RRP — a 18% annualized return over 6.2 years since retirement.
Frequently Asked Questions
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