The LEGO Spinjitzu Slam - Jay (70682) is a neat little set, clocking in at 72 pieces. Released in 2019 as part of the Ninjago Spinjitzu Slam collection, it retails for $9.99. The set includes 1 minifigure, adding play and display value.
Price-per-piece sits at $0.139. Not the cheapest, but you're paying for the design and theme licensing.
For the price point, the Spinjitzu Slam - Jay delivers a clean Ninjago build that's easy to recommend.
Key Features
72 pieces — Quick, focused build that's fun without the time commitment
1 minifigure — Collectible character from Ninjago
$0.139 per piece — Better value than the Ninjago average
Spinjitzu Slam subtheme — A popular subcategory within Ninjago
From 2019 — Modern LEGO design and packaging quality
Theme Background
As a 2019 addition to Ninjago, part of the Spinjitzu Slam subcollection, the Spinjitzu Slam - Jay slots into the more affordable side of Ninjago. Ninjago is consistently one of the top-performing LEGO themes, and at $9.99 this set is priced accordingly. Price-per-piece comes in at $0.139, which is reasonable for what Ninjago typically runs.
Collectors following Ninjago specifically should note the Spinjitzu Slam subtheme — it's a category that tends to draw attention and hold value, especially as sets in this tier age out of production.
Why This Set Is Special
249% above retail. Now trading at $34.88, up 249% from $9.99 RRP — a 25% annualized return over 5.6 years since retirement.
Frequently Asked Questions
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