The LEGO Overlord Dragon (71742) is a compact build that doesn't waste a piece, clocking in at 372 pieces. Released in 2021 as part of the Ninjago The Final Battle collection, it retails for $29.99. You get 2 minifigures in the box, which adds to the collectible appeal.
The price-per-piece works out to $0.081, which is solid for what you're getting.
It's a straightforward, well-designed set that does what Ninjago does best.
Key Features
372 pieces — Quick, focused build that's fun without the time commitment
2 minifigures — Collectible characters from Ninjago
$0.081 per piece — Better value than the Ninjago average
The Final Battle subtheme — A popular subcategory within Ninjago
Released 2021 — Ninjago sets from this period are known for their build quality
Theme Background
The Overlord Dragon falls under the LEGO Ninjago theme, sitting in the The Final Battle subtheme — one of LEGO's most established and popular product lines. Launched in 2021 at $29.99, it sits in the accessible end of Ninjago. The $0.081 price-per-piece makes it one of the stronger values in Ninjago right now.
The The Final Battle 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
106% above retail. Now trading at $61.87, up 106% from $29.99 RRP — a 25% annualized return over 3.2 years since retirement.
Strong part-out value at 1.8x — Parts are worth $54.21 vs $29.99 retail (1.8x ratio). Theme average is 2.0x.
Frequently Asked Questions
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