LEGO dropped the Lloyd's Legendary Dragon (71766) in 2022 as part of the Ninjago Core collection — a fun, focused build at 747 pieces with a retail price of $69.99. It comes packed with 4 minifigs — always a nice bonus for collectors.
At $0.094 per piece, the value here is reasonable — right in line with what you'd expect from Ninjago.
The Lloyd's Legendary Dragon is a solid entry in the Ninjago range — nothing flashy, but well-built and fun.
Key Features
747 pieces — A well-balanced build that hits the sweet spot
4 minifigures — Collectible characters from Ninjago
$0.094 per piece — Better value than the Ninjago average
Core subtheme — A popular subcategory within Ninjago
2022 release — Part of LEGO's modern era with strong design standards
Theme Background
LEGO's Ninjago theme is a powerhouse in the LEGO lineup with serious collector following, and the Lloyd's Legendary Dragon is a 2022 release that lands in a great entry point into the Ninjago theme at $69.99. The $0.094 price-per-piece makes it one of the stronger values in Ninjago right now.
Within Ninjago, the Core sets have carved out their own niche. If you're tracking Ninjago for investment or just collecting, the Core releases are usually among the more interesting ones to watch.
Why This Set Is Special
Strong part-out value at 1.5x. Parts are worth $105.41 vs $69.99 retail (1.5x ratio). Theme average is 2.0x.
Frequently Asked Questions
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