LEGO dropped the Lloyd's Dragon Power Spinjitzu Spin (71779) in 2023 as part of the Ninjago Dragon Power Spinjitzu collection — a neat little set at 56 pieces with a retail price of $10.99. The set includes 1 minifigure, adding play and display value.
Price-per-piece sits at $0.196. Not the cheapest, but you're paying for the design and theme licensing.
For the price point, the Lloyd's Dragon Power Spinjitzu Spin delivers a clean Ninjago build that's easy to recommend.
Key Features
56 pieces — Quick, focused build that's fun without the time commitment
1 minifigure — Collectible character from Ninjago
$0.196 per piece — In line with Ninjago pricing
Dragon Power Spinjitzu subtheme — A popular subcategory within Ninjago
From 2023 — Modern LEGO design and packaging quality
Theme Background
As a 2023 addition to Ninjago, part of the Dragon Power Spinjitzu subcollection, the Lloyd's Dragon Power Spinjitzu Spin slots into the more affordable side of Ninjago. Ninjago is consistently one of the top-performing LEGO themes, and at $10.99 this set is priced accordingly. The $0.196 per piece reflects the specialized elements and licensing that come with Ninjago.
Collectors following Ninjago specifically should note the Dragon Power Spinjitzu subtheme — it's a category that tends to draw attention and hold value, especially as sets in this tier age out of production.
Why This Set Is Special
154% above retail. Now trading at $27.93, up 154% from $10.99 RRP — a 53% annualized return over 2.2 years since retirement.
Strong part-out value at 1.5x — Parts are worth $16.94 vs $10.99 retail (1.5x ratio). Theme average is 2.0x.
Frequently Asked Questions
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