LEGO Ninjago is a surprise hit that follows the footsteps of LEGO Nexo Knights and many other toy line that came before it. The series, originally intended to be just two seasons, were extended till today. 2021 is Ninjago’s 10th anniversary and LEGO is celebrating this milestone with the release of 11 Legacy sets spread across 2021.
Among the 11 Legacy sets, six sets will come with a limited edition collectible golden ninja minifigure. In addition, a LEGO retail exclusive three-story LEGO Ninjago City Gardens is being launched as a tribute to a decade of Ninjago. The set will have a special place in the heart of fans. It showcases some of the main moments of the TV series and most importantly, it includes a golden master Wu minifig:
All told, there are a total of 23 LEGO Ninjago sets.
Here are the details of the sets:
• 11 LEGACY sets are released throughout 2021, 8 of them have already been released on January 1st (4 iconic LEGACY sets and 4 LEGACY Epic Battle sets), 1 retail exclusive LEGACY set is releasing on February 1st (a three-level LEGO NINJAGO City Gardens set, as a true tribute to the last decade of NINJAGO) and the final 2 sets will be released in June. Moreover, 4 sets linked to the TV series will be released in March and another 5 sets in June. There will also be 3 LEGO NINJAGO sets for ages 4+ launching in March and June.
• Exceptional for 7 of the 11 anniversary LEGACY sets is that they come with a limited edition collectible golden minifigure depicting one of the 6 hero ninja or Master Wu.
And here’s an overview of the sets:
6 Iconic LEGACY sets (with limited edition golden ninja). The following four are released on January 1st 2021:
• (71735) LEGO® NINJAGO® Tournament of Elements
• (71736) LEGO® NINJAGO® Boulder Blaster
• (71737) LEGO® NINJAGO® X-1 Ninja Charger
• (71738) LEGO® NINJAGO® Zane’s Titan Mech Battle
• 2 further sets are launching in June
1 LEGO Retail exclusive LEGACY set with a limited edition golden Wu: (71741) LEGO® NINJAGO® City Gardens.
4 LEGACY Epic Battles sets that look back into memorable battles between hero characters and main villains. Released on January 1st 2021.
• (71730) LEGO® NINJAGO® Epic Battle set – Kai vs. Skulkin
• (71731) LEGO® NINJAGO® Epic Battle set – Zane vs. Nindroid
• (71732) LEGO® NINJAGO® Epic Battle set – Jay vs. Serpentine
• (71733) LEGO® NINJAGO® Epic Battle set – Cole vs. Ghost Warrior
4 New TV Show sets released in March:
• (71745) LEGO® NINJAGO® Lloyd’s Jungle Chopper Bike
• (71746) LEGO® NINJAGO® Jungle Dragon
• (71747) LEGO® NINJAGO® The Keepers’ Village
• (71748) LEGO® NINJAGO® Catamaran Sea Battle
• As well as 5 TV show sets that will be launched in June
3 NINJAGO sets for ages 4+ (1 launching in March and 2 in June).
The release of the Legacy sets as well as Retail Exclusive set are in addition to the previously announced clothing line launched with streetwear label HYPE to mark the 10 years of Ninjago. For more information, do surf by LEGO Ninjago 10th anniversary website HERE.
All images courtesy of LEGO Group.
