With 321 pieces, the LEGO Wu's Battle Dragon (71718) is a compact build that doesn't waste a piece. It launched in 2020 under the Ninjago banner at $19.99. You get 2 minifigures in the box, which adds to the collectible appeal.
At $0.062 per piece, you're getting excellent bang for your buck here.
It's a straightforward, well-designed set that does what Ninjago does best.
Key Features
321 pieces — Compact and purpose-built — great for a quick session
2 minifigures — Adds play value and aftermarket appeal
$0.062 per piece — Strong price-per-piece for this theme
Master of the Mountain collection — Sought-after corner of the Ninjago lineup
Released 2020 — Ninjago sets from this period are known for their build quality
Theme Background
The Wu's Battle Dragon falls under the LEGO Ninjago theme, sitting in the Master of the Mountain subtheme — one of LEGO's most established and popular product lines. Launched in 2020 at $19.99, it sits in the accessible end of Ninjago. At $0.062 per piece, it punches above its weight on value.
The Master of the Mountain 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
150% above retail. Now trading at $50.00, up 150% from $19.99 RRP — a 22% annualized return over 4.6 years since retirement.
Part-out value 2.6x retail — The individual parts are worth $52.63 on BrickLink — 2.6x the $19.99 retail price. Exceptional part-out value.
Top 10% value in Ninjago — At $0.062 per piece (#5 of 359), this is one of the best value-for-money sets in Ninjago.
Frequently Asked Questions
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