LEGO Ninjago: A 2025 Buyer's Guide to the Best Sets
LEGO boasts wildly successful third-party partnerships (Star Wars, Nintendo, Harry Potter, etc.), but its original themes are more unpredictable. Remember LEGO Hidden Side? Its two-year lifespan ended with the app's closure. Let's hope the newer LEGO Dreamzzz line fares better. Creating visually appealing sets is one thing; ensuring commercial success is another.
Ninjago, however, consistently defies this challenge. This blend of martial arts and LEGO's signature humor has thrived for nearly 15 years, spawning two successful TV shows, a movie, video games, theme park attractions, and over 500 LEGO sets.
Here are some top LEGO Ninjago sets available in 2025:
Top LEGO Ninjago Sets of 2025
A bustling, four-story marketplace brimming with detail. Features a working cable car, karaoke club, sushi bar, bakery, and 22 minifigures. The vertical construction reflects a high population density.
A large mech transformable into four smaller builds: a car, jet, dragon, and Zane minifigure. Includes six minifigures (Zane, Cole, etc.). Offers diverse play options and excellent value.
A visually striking, four-in-one vehicle (glider, car, two motorcycles). Unique wheel/tread combination. Includes four heroes (Sora, Lloyd, Nya, Cole) and two villains.
Features large hooks for climbing scenarios. Includes two katanas and four minifigures (Kai, Jay, Wyldfyre, Jordana).
A highly detailed dragon with expressive features, showcasing impressive design for its price point.
An excellent gift for younger builders. Includes two spinning battle toys and a temple arena for target practice.
A unique, intricately detailed shrine that stands out from other Ninjago sets. Features a water-spouting dragon and a cherry blossom tree.
Based on the show's second season. Includes 13 minifigures and combines battle platforms with city elements (water mill, blacksmith's forge).
A massive, highly articulated dragon designed as a tank. Includes a dramatic saddle and six smaller "spirit dragons."
A powerful, articulated mech with a large hammer. Includes Cole and a Wolf Mask Warrior minifigure.
The Ninjago Legacy
As of January 2025, LEGO lists 56 Ninjago sets. The original TV series ran from 2011-2022, and the rebooted Ninjago: Dragons Rising (2023) has two successful seasons, with a third planned for Spring 2025. Ninjago's enduring popularity ensures continued expansion of the line.