Expanding the Forge: The Ninjago Blacksmith Shop 15 Years in the Making
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The LEGO Group celebrates Ninjago's 15th anniversary with various releases, including the highly anticipated LEGO Ninjago 71858 Four Weapons Blacksmith 15th Anniversary set. This set recreates the iconic blacksmith shop from the opening scene of the original Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu TV special, a location fans have wanted in LEGO form since 2011.
The 71858 Four Weapons Blacksmith set comprises 1,259 pieces and includes six minifigures. It's priced around $100 USD, offering good value for money. The set is designed for older Ninjago fans, focusing on display and building experience. A key play feature allows the shop's banner to be "exploded off" using a Technic axle, referencing a scene from the show's pilot episode. Behind the banner is a map to the four golden weapons of Spinjitzu, which gives the shop its name.
While the set lacks some play features found in the earlier 2508 Blacksmith Shop, such as a revolving wall, the set is still an enjoyable build and a fantastic display piece. The set's designer, Chi Wing Lee, a Ninjago superfan, aimed to create a set that would appeal to the core fanbase. For Ninjago fans looking to expand their collection, consider a LEGO display case to showcase this impressive set.
Straight from the opening scene of Ninjago, the Four Weapons Blacksmith shop has finally been brought to life as a LEGO set. After 15 years of waiting, we explore the model, revisit years of fan-built MOCs, and create a custom set expansion of our own.
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