How many pieces are in the Garmadon's Dark Fortress?

Garmadon's Dark Fortress contains 518 pieces.

What age is the Garmadon's Dark Fortress recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 8-14.

When was the Garmadon's Dark Fortress released?

Garmadon's Dark Fortress was released in 2011.

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🏛 Ninjago

Set #2505

Garmadon's Dark Fortress

Garmadon's Dark Fortress is a standout set from the early Ninjago era.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 8+ · Intermediate build Ideal for Ninjago fans of all ages, especially those who appreciate classic villain lairs
Build: 518 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $69.99 list price · 13.5¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★★☆ 4.1 community rating from 119 ratings

Fans appreciate the set's unique design and the inclusion of key Ninjago characters, especially the exclusive minifigure variants. Some reviewers note that the fortress can feel a bit small compared to newer sets, but overall it's considered a solid addition to any Ninjago collection.

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📝 Our Take

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Garmadon's Dark Fortress is a standout set from the early Ninjago era. Its distinctive design, incorporating dark colors and unique architectural elements, perfectly captures the villainous essence of Lord Garmadon's lair. The fortress offers a good balance of display appeal and play features, making it a memorable piece for any Ninjago collection.

This set is perfect for Ninjago enthusiasts and collectors seeking a classic villain base. With a moderate piece count, the build is engaging without being overwhelming, and the inclusion of several key minifigures enhances its playability and display value.

Skip this if you are looking for more modern building techniques or larger, more detailed Ninjago structures. Consider newer Ninjago City sets like 71741-1 Ninjago City Gardens, which offer a more complex and visually stunning building experience.

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518

Pieces

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4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

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8-14

Ages

Build Highlights:

Intricate detailing with dark bluish gray palisade bricks
Unique architectural elements like the inverted arches
Functional play features such as the opening gate and hidden compartments
Satisfying integration of the white animal body parts for a menacing look

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⏳ Retired

Garmadon's Dark Fortress is showing strong signs of appreciation as a retired set from the early years of Ninjago. Its relative scarcity, coupled with the enduring popularity of the Ninjago theme and the inclusion of sought-after minifigures like Lord Garmadon, contribute to its investment potential. The rising price trend suggests continued growth, though fluctuations can occur. While not risk-free, this set represents a solid investment opportunity for those looking to capitalize on the nostalgia and collectibility of classic Ninjago.

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📖 About This Set

Battle for the weapons of spinjitzu at Garmadon's Dark Fortress!

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Temple of Resurrection

Garmadon's Dark Fortress stands out as a classic villain base within the Ninjago theme. While newer sets like 70643-1 Temple of Resurrection offer more advanced building techniques and larger scales, this set provides a nostalgic charm and a more manageable build. Collectors might choose this set for its historical significance and the inclusion of iconic minifigures.

6 Minifigures Included

Lord Garmadon (The Golden Weapons)

5 parts

B+

Kai (The Golden Weapons)

4 parts

B+

Nya (The Golden Weapons)

The minifigure selection is a major draw, featuring exclusive versions of Nya, Lord Garmadon, and Kai in their Golden Weapons attire. The inclusion of Bonezai, Samukai, and Chopov adds to the set's collectibility.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 518
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 133 unique parts, 484 pieces
Minifigures: 6

The official piece count includes the 34 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Brick Arch 1 x 5 ...

Part #: 2339 4× Black

Equipment Goblet ...

Part #: 2343 1× Pearl Gold

Wedge Plate 3 x 6...

Part #: 2419 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 2× Light Bluish Gray

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2432 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2 x 5 w...

Part #: 2454a 6× Black

Brick 2 x 6

Part #: 2456 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 16

Part #: 2465 1× White

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2555 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2555 4× White

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2555 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 2654 3× Red

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 2780 4× Black

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 3× White

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 30033 1× White

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 4× Black

Brick 1 x 8

Part #: 3008 1× Black

Brick 1 x 8

Part #: 3008 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 30099 6× Black

Stairs 7 x 4 x 6 ...

Part #: 30134 2× Reddish Brown

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30136 6× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30137 13× Dark Bluish Gray

Rock 1 x 1 Jewel ...

Part #: 30153 1× Trans-Red

Weapon Sword / Ka...

Part #: 30173b 1× Flat Silver

Weapon Sword / Ka...

Part #: 30173b 1× Black

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 4× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Black

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Reddish Brown

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 7× White

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30236 6× Light Bluish Gray

Insect, Spider

Part #: 30238 1× Red

Panel 3 x 4 x 6 w...

Part #: 30246 4× Black

Plate 6 x 16

Part #: 3027 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 6 x 12

Part #: 3028 2× Reddish Brown

Plate 4 x 6

Part #: 3032 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 4 x 8

Part #: 3035 1× Reddish Brown

Bar 4L (Lightsabe...

Part #: 30374 1× Pearl Gold

Bar 4L (Lightsabe...

Part #: 30374 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3038 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 6× Dark Purple

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3044c 6× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3048c 2× White

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 1× Trans-Red

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 15× White

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 1× Tan

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 4× Black

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 3× Trans-Red

Part #: 32013 4× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32034 6× White

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 32039 2× Black

Technic Axle 2 No...

Part #: 32062 1× Red

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32064b 5× White

Technic Bush 1/2 ...

Part #: 32123b 4× Yellow

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 3297 6× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 6 x 14

Part #: 3456 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 2× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 3

Part #: 3622 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 2× Tan

Minifig Head Skel...

Part #: 3626bpr0895 4× White

Brick Sloped 75° ...

Part #: 3684 2× Black

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3701 3× Black

Technic Axle 4

Part #: 3705 1× Black

Technic Axle 8

Part #: 3707 2× Black

Technic Plate 2 x...

Part #: 3709 4× White

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 11× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Bush

Part #: 3713 1× Red

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3794b 8× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3794b 6× Black

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

Part #: 3938 1× Red

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 3× White

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 3× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 5× Black

Animal Body Part ...

Part #: 40379 6× White

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4070 2× Reddish Brown

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4081b 2× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4085c 2× Black

Mudguard 2 x 4 wi...

Part #: 41854 2× Dark Purple

Technic Pin 1/2 w...

Part #: 4274 5× Blue

Technic Pin 1/2 w...

Part #: 4274 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 4286 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 4287b 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 3 x 2...

Part #: 43722 3× White

Wedge Plate 3 x 2...

Part #: 43723 3× White

Support Round 1 x...

Part #: 43888 8× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 7

Part #: 44294 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 44675 1× Black

Plate 1 x 10

Part #: 4477 4× Dark Purple

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4510 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 3

Part #: 4519 2× Light Bluish Gray

Equipment Frying Pan

Part #: 4528 1× Black

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 47457 2× Dark Purple

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 48336 2× White

Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...

Part #: 4865a 2× White

Bar 1L with Clip ...

Part #: 48729b 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 53451 4× White

Technic Ball Join...

Part #: 53585 1× Red

Weapon Axe Head, ...

Part #: 53705 2× Speckle Black-Silver

Arm Mechanical wi...

Part #: 53989 12× White

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 57585 2× Light Bluish Gray

Light Cover 1 x 1...

Part #: 58176 4× Trans-Red

Wave / Lightning ...

Part #: 59233pat0001 1× Trans-Light Blue

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 59443 1× Red

Plate Round Corne...

Part #: 6003 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Chain 16L [21 Links]

Part #: 60169 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60470a 2× White

Plate Round 4 x 4...

Part #: 60474 3× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 60475a 2× Black

Door Frame 1 x 4 ...

Part #: 60596 5× Black

Door 1 x 4 x 6 Ba...

Part #: 60621 1× Light Bluish Gray

Panel 1 x 4 x 5 w...

Part #: 60808 6× Black

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 6091 2× Black

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 6091 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 12

Part #: 6112 2× Black

Technic Pin 1/2 w...

Part #: 61184 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 21× Dark Purple

Container Box 2 x...

Part #: 61780 2× Reddish Brown

Panel 1 x 1 x 1 C...

Part #: 6231 4× Light Bluish Gray

Support 1 x 6 x 5...

Part #: 64448 2× White

Weapon Lightsaber...

Part #: 64567 1× Light Bluish Gray

Equipment Telesco...

Part #: 64644 2× Pearl Gold

Flame / Headwear ...

Part #: 64647 2× Trans-Neon Orange

Wheel Hard Plasti...

Part #: 64712 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 4 x...

Part #: 64799 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 6541 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 3 wi...

Part #: 6587 1× Dark Tan

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 1× Reddish Brown

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 85940 2× Black

Wave / Flame Roun...

Part #: 85959pat0001 2× Trans-Red

Brick Round 4 x 4...

Part #: 87081 2× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 87087 10× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 2× Black

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 1× White

Brick Wedged 2 x ...

Part #: 87620 16× Black

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 87747 12× White

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 87747 1× Pearl Gold

Large Figure Tail...

Part #: 87846 6× White

Brick Arch 1 x 3 x 2

Part #: 88292 2× Black

Chain 6L [5 Links]

Part #: 92338 1× Pearl Gold

Door Grill 1 x 4 x 6

Part #: 92589 4× Light Bluish Gray

Bar 1L with Top S...

Part #: 92690 3× Pearl Gold

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 92691 2× White

Weapon Throwing S...

Part #: 93058 1× Pearl Gold

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 93160 1× White

Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 94682 1× [No Color/Any Color]

The parts inventory offers a good selection of dark bluish gray and black elements, useful for constructing castle or fortress MOCs. The white mechanical arms and animal body parts are also unique and can be repurposed for various creative builds.

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💎 Notable Parts

Black Wedge 2 x 2 Facet (16x) $0.80

Dark Bluish Gray Brick Special 1 x 4 Palisade [aka Log] (13x) $1.95

White Arm Mechanical with Clip [Thin Support] (12x) $1.80

White Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Medium (12x) $2.40

Dark Purple Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin (6x) $0.90

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$7.85

💡 MOC Potential

🏰 Expand the fortress into a larger medieval-themed castle

🏛 Rebuild as a dark temple or shrine

🌳 Create a spooky, overgrown forest scene

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Catmosphere's review of Garmadon's Dark Fortress (2505) notes the set contained 518 pieces and retailed for $69.99. The reviewer highlights the exclusivity of the Samukai minifigure, which was the first character with four arms and only available in playsets, not spinner sets.

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Inventory Statistics

134

Unique Parts

518

Official Piece Count

484

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 34 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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