LEGO dropped the NINJAGO City Gardens (71741) in 2021 as part of the Ninjago collection — a massive set that'll keep you busy for a while at 5,685 pieces with a retail price of $349.99. The set includes 22 minifigures, adding play and display value.
Dollar for dollar at $0.062 per piece, this is one of the better deals in Ninjago.
LEGO exclusives like the NINJAGO City Gardens tend to fly under the radar at first, but their limited availability makes them interesting long-term holds.
Key Features
5,685 pieces — A flagship-level build that'll keep you busy for days
22 minifigures — An exceptional lineup that adds huge collectible value
LEGO Exclusive — Limited distribution that typically drives stronger aftermarket value
$0.062 per piece — Better value than the Ninjago average
From 2021 — Modern LEGO design and packaging quality
Theme Background
As a 2021 addition to Ninjago, the NINJAGO City Gardens slots into the upper end of the Ninjago lineup. Ninjago is consistently one of the top-performing LEGO themes, and at $349.99 this set is priced accordingly. The $0.062 price-per-piece makes it one of the stronger values in Ninjago right now.
The Ninjago theme has a broad appeal that crosses over between builders, collectors, and investors. The NINJAGO City Gardens fits comfortably into that ecosystem at its price point.
Why This Set Is Special
#2 most-wanted in Ninjago. With 3,406 collectors wanting this set, it ranks #2 out of 359 Ninjago sets by demand — top 0.6%.
Part-out value 2.3x retail — The individual parts are worth $791.95 on BrickLink — 2.3x the $349.99 retail price. Exceptional part-out value.
#2 largest in Ninjago — At 5,685 pieces, this ranks #2 out of 359 sets in Ninjago by piece count.
#2 most minifigures in Ninjago — The 22 minifigures in this set rank #2 in the entire Ninjago lineup.
Top 1 most owned in Ninjago — 10,938 collectors report owning this set — #1 of 359 in Ninjago.
Frequently Asked Questions
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