Coming in at 1,739 pieces, the Destiny's Bounty - Race Against Time (71797) is a hefty build with plenty of detail from the Ninjago lineup. It debuted in 2023 at $159.99. You get 6 minifigures in the box, which adds to the collectible appeal.
The price-per-piece works out to $0.092, which is solid for what you're getting.
Whether you're building for display or thinking long-term, the Destiny's Bounty - Race Against Time has the piece count and theme appeal to make it worthwhile.
Key Features
1,739 pieces — Big enough to be impressive, packed with interesting techniques
6 minifigures — Solid roster of characters for play and display
$0.092 per piece — Strong price-per-piece for this theme
Dragons Rising Season 1 collection — Sought-after corner of the Ninjago lineup
Released 2023 — Ninjago sets from this period are known for their build quality
Theme Background
The Destiny's Bounty - Race Against Time falls under the LEGO Ninjago theme, sitting in the Dragons Rising Season 1 subtheme — one of LEGO's most established and popular product lines. Launched in 2023 at $159.99, it sits in a solid mid-to-upper range entry in Ninjago. At $0.092 per piece, it punches above its weight on value.
The Dragons Rising Season 1 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
Strong part-out value at 1.6x. Parts are worth $256.50 vs $159.99 retail (1.6x ratio). Theme average is 2.0x.
Frequently Asked Questions
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