The upcoming LEGO® releases keep rolling in with the announcement of the summer 2022 Ninjago sets. Nine sets were revealed this week, all taking inspiration from season 15, otherwise known as Crystalized. Ninjago fans will likely delight in the new character designs and impressive designs. The Crystal King is particularly impressive. Sadly, the locals and buildings are lacking for Ninjago City fans. Read on for the details or click here for more summer 2022 news.
NINJA DRAGON TEMPLE
- SET #: 71759
- COST: $49.99 CAD
- BRICK COUNT: 161
- MINIFIGURES: 4
- RELEASE DATE: August 1, 2022
- COST/BRICK: $0.31 (expensive bricks)
- BRICK-TO-FIG RATIO: 40 bricks/fig (excellent fig count)
JAY’S GOLDEN DRAGON MOTORBIKE
- SET #: 71768
- COST: $24.99 CAD
- BRICK COUNT: 137
- MINIFIGURES: 2
- RELEASE DATE: August 1, 2022
- COST/BRICK: $0.18 (passable value)
- BRICK-TO-FIG RATIO: 69 bricks/fig (excellent fig count)
COLE’S DRAGON CRUISER
- SET #: 71769
- COST: $59.99 CAD
- BRICK COUNT: 384
- MINIFIGURES: 4
- RELEASE DATE: August 1, 2022
- COST/BRICK: $0.16 (satisfactory value)
- BRICK-TO-FIG RATIO: 96 bricks/fig (very good fig count)
ZANE’S GOLDEN DRAGON JET
- SET #: 71770
- COST: $39.99 CAD
- BRICK COUNT: 258
- MINIFIGURES: 3
- RELEASE DATE: August 1, 2022
- COST/BRICK: $0.16 (satisfactory value)
- BRICK-TO-FIG RATIO: 86 bricks/fig (excellent fig count)
THE CRYSTAL KING TEMPLE
- SET #: 71771
- COST: $109.99 CAD
- BRICK COUNT: 703
- MINIFIGURES: 6
- RELEASE DATE: August 1, 2022
- COST/BRICK: $0.16 (satisfactory value)
- BRICK-TO-FIG RATIO: 117 bricks/fig (very good fig count)
THE CRYSTAL KING
- SET #: 71772
- COST: $89.99 CAD
- BRICK COUNT: 703
- MINIFIGURES: 5
- RELEASE DATE: August 1, 2022
- COST/BRICK: $0.13 (average value)
- BRICK-TO-FIG RATIO: 141 bricks/fig (good fig count)
KAI’S GOLDEN DRAGON RAIDER
- SET #: 71773
- COST: $119.99 CAD
- BRICK COUNT: 624
- MINIFIGURES: 7
- RELEASE DATE: August 1, 2022
- COST/BRICK: $0.19 (passable value)
- BRICK-TO-FIG RATIO: 89 bricks/fig (very good fig count)
LLOYD’S GOLDEN ULTRA DRAGON
- SET #: 71774
- COST: $179.99 CAD
- BRICK COUNT: 989
- MINIFIGURES: 9
- RELEASE DATE: August 1, 2022
- COST/BRICK: $0.18 (passable value)
- BRICK-TO-FIG RATIO: 110 bricks/fig (very good fig count)
NYA’S SAMURAI X MECH
- SET #: 71775
- COST: $149.99 CAD
- BRICK COUNT: 1003
- MINIFIGURES: 8
- RELEASE DATE: August 1, 2022
- COST/BRICK: $0.15 (satisfactory value)
- BRICK-TO-FIG RATIO: 125 bricks/fig (good fig count)
Closing thoughts…
Ninjago is a great theme for colorful and detailed Minifigures. Additionally, I am a fan of theme for the various temple builds and Ninjago City sets. Sadly, this wave includes very little of that. The only option coming close is the Crystal King Temple, but it doesn’t intrigue me enough to spend. The Crystal King himself looks impressive, but again, not enough for me to purchase it. Otherwise, I feel the Summer 2022 Ninjago sets are just a tired feeling collection of vehicles. As a theme, Ninjago offers too many similar jets, mechs, motorbikes, and raiders. I think the theme needs a some new life and direction. What do you think? Let us know in the comments below or reach out on social media.
Until next time,
-Tom
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