2023 my Ninjago collection burned in a fire…
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In a heartfelt post, Reddit user /u/Strange-Effect-9347 shared a poignant story of their LEGO Ninjago collection, which was tragically lost in a house fire in 2023. Despite the devastating loss of their childhood sets, the user's passion for Ninjago has been rekindled by the theme's 15th-anniversary celebrations.
The user reminisces about their childhood love for Ninjago, particularly their admiration for the character Jay. They shared a photo of some of their original sets, a cherished memory of the sets they and their brother collected since childhood. The sets were acquired through gifts and hard-earned money. The user's college experience in 2023 was marked by the loss of their childhood collection in a house fire.
Now, at the age of 25, the user has been drawn back into the world of Ninjago, finding solace and joy in a theme that has remained consistent for 15 years. They have begun rebuilding their collection, including acquiring Morro's dragon, which they were initially hesitant to purchase due to the price. The user expresses their hope that current Ninjago fans, especially children, will experience the same sense of enjoyment and nostalgia that they felt during the theme's earlier years.
For anyone looking to rebuild their own Ninjago collection or start a new one, consider a LEGO Ninjago set to begin your journey.
So I was a Ninjago kid. Growing up I would watch every season with my brother… Was a Jay idolizer. In my late teens I tapped out (around when the movie came out.) The first pic is my only picture of some of the sets we had. Fast forward I went to college in 2023 as I waited until after Covid. I snagged a couple figs just Deepstone Kai, Jay, and Lloyd just as keepsakes. While I was gone my parents house burned down. All my old Lego sets melted. Definitely stung a ton as these were sets I and...
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