Coming in at 1,016 pieces, the Skull Sorcerer's Dragon (71721) is a solid build with a good amount of detail from the Ninjago lineup. It debuted in 2020 at $79.99. You get 7 minifigures in the box, which adds to the collectible appeal.
At $0.079 per piece, you're getting excellent bang for your buck here.
Whether you're building for display or thinking long-term, the Skull Sorcerer's Dragon has the piece count and theme appeal to make it worthwhile.
Key Features
1,016 pieces — Solid build size with a good level of detail
7 minifigures — Solid roster of characters for play and display
$0.079 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 Skull Sorcerer's 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 $79.99, it sits in the accessible end of Ninjago. At $0.079 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
161% above retail. Now trading at $208.77, up 161% from $79.99 RRP — a 26% annualized return over 4.2 years since retirement.
Part-out value 2.1x retail — The individual parts are worth $166.20 on BrickLink — 2.1x the $79.99 retail price. Exceptional part-out value.
Top 10% value in Ninjago — At $0.079 per piece (#27 of 359), this is one of the best value-for-money sets in Ninjago.
Frequently Asked Questions
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