The LEGO Tournament Battle Arena (71818) is a compact build that doesn't waste a piece, clocking in at 659 pieces. Released in 2024 as part of the Ninjago Dragons Rising Season 2 collection, it retails for $49.99. You get 6 minifigures in the box, which adds to the collectible appeal.
At $0.076 per piece, you're getting excellent bang for your buck here.
It's a straightforward, well-designed set that does what Ninjago does best.
Key Features
659 pieces — A well-balanced build that hits the sweet spot
6 minifigures — Great character selection from the Ninjago universe
$0.076 per piece — Better value than the Ninjago average
Dragons Rising Season 2 subtheme — A popular subcategory within Ninjago
Released 2024 — Ninjago sets from this period are known for their build quality
Theme Background
The Tournament Battle Arena falls under the LEGO Ninjago theme, sitting in the Dragons Rising Season 2 subtheme — one of LEGO's most established and popular product lines. Launched in 2024 at $49.99, it sits in the accessible end of Ninjago. The $0.076 price-per-piece makes it one of the stronger values in Ninjago right now.
The Dragons Rising Season 2 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
Part-out value 2.2x retail. The individual parts are worth $107.72 on BrickLink — 2.2x the $49.99 retail price. Exceptional part-out value.
Top 10% value in Ninjago — At $0.076 per piece (#19 of 359), this is one of the best value-for-money sets in Ninjago.
Frequently Asked Questions
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