The LEGO Kai's Motorcycle Speed Race (71838) is a smaller set that's great for a quick session, clocking in at 79 pieces. Released in 2025 as part of the Ninjago Dragons Rising Season 3 collection, it retails for $9.99. You get 2 minifigures in the box, which adds to the collectible appeal.
At $0.126 per piece, it runs a bit higher — but that often reflects larger or more specialized elements.
It's a straightforward, well-designed set that does what Ninjago does best.
Key Features
79 pieces — Quick, focused build that's fun without the time commitment
2 minifigures — Collectible characters from Ninjago
$0.126 per piece — Better value than the Ninjago average
Dragons Rising Season 3 subtheme — A popular subcategory within Ninjago
Released 2025 — Ninjago sets from this period are known for their build quality
Investment Analysis
The Kai's Motorcycle Speed Race (71838) is on its way out this year — and that's exactly when things get interesting from an investment standpoint. Once it's gone from shelves, secondary market prices usually start climbing. If you've had your eye on this one, the clock is ticking.
Overall, the investment outlook is decent.
With retirement approaching, picking up the Kai's Motorcycle Speed Race at or below its $9.99 retail price is the move. Ninjago sets with these characteristics don't tend to stay cheap for long once they're gone.
Theme Background
The Kai's Motorcycle Speed Race falls under the LEGO Ninjago theme, sitting in the Dragons Rising Season 3 subtheme — one of LEGO's most established and popular product lines. Launched in 2025 at $9.99, it sits in the accessible end of Ninjago. Price-per-piece comes in at $0.126, which is reasonable for what Ninjago typically runs.
The Dragons Rising Season 3 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 2.3x retail. The individual parts are worth $22.91 on BrickLink — 2.3x the $9.99 retail price. Exceptional part-out value.
Frequently Asked Questions
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