How many pieces are in the Battle Arena?

Battle Arena contains 463 pieces.

When was the Battle Arena released?

Battle Arena was released in 2011.

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🏛 Ninjago

Set #2520

Battle Arena

The Battle Arena is a fun, early Ninjago set that captures the essence of the theme's initial appeal.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 7+ · Intermediate build Great for Ninjago fans of all ages, especially those who enjoy play features and arena battles.
Build: 463 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $49.99 list price · 10.8¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★☆☆ 3.3 community rating from 36 ratings

Fans appreciate the set's unique arena design and play features, but some find the build repetitive and the overall value slightly overpriced compared to other Ninjago sets of the same era.

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The Battle Arena is a fun, early Ninjago set that captures the essence of the theme's initial appeal. With its focus on arena combat and elemental powers, it provides a snapshot of the Ninjago world in its infancy, offering a nostalgic experience for long-time fans.

This set is perfect for Ninjago enthusiasts looking to complete their collection and for younger builders interested in a playable set. The build is relatively straightforward, making it accessible for children, and the arena design encourages imaginative play scenarios with the included minifigures.

Skip this set if you are primarily interested in complex builds or highly detailed display models. Consider newer, larger Ninjago sets like the Ninjago City Gardens (71741-1) for a more intricate building experience and display appeal.

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🧱 Building Experience

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463

Pieces

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4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Unique arena design with interactive elements.
Incorporates Technic elements for added play functionality.
Features a variety of Reddish Brown elements to create a dojo feel.
Offers a good balance between building and play.

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The Battle Arena, released in 2011, represents a unique entry in the Ninjago theme due to its focus on arena-style combat. While not as iconic as some of the larger Ninjago sets, its age and relatively low piece count for the price point may contribute to its increasing value over time. The inclusion of exclusive minifigure variants also bolsters its collectibility. However, its play-focused design may limit its appeal to serious collectors compared to display-oriented sets. As a retired set, its value is likely to continue appreciating, but potential investors should be aware of market fluctuations and the overall demand for early Ninjago sets.

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📖 About This Set

Battle in the area to win weapons!

Let the battle begin in the LEGO® Ninjago Battle Area! Place your characters on the spinner, arm them with 14 different weapons and use the battle cards to spin your way to victory! Watch out for the deadly flick and ball shooters! Set includes 2 minifigures with special accessories, 2 spinners, 14 weapons, 2 character cards and 8 battle cards.

Includes 2 minifigures: Cole in dragon suit and Bonezai
Features 14 weapons: 2 scythes, 3 daggers, big golden blade, spiked blade, 3 swords, spear, pair of golden nunchucks, golden bone axe and bone weapon
Flick-fire the ball shooters
Use the 2 character cards and 8 battle cards to battle with your friends!
Battle Arena measures over 16” (40cm) wide and 5” (12cm) tall

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Compared to other Ninjago sets, the Battle Arena offers a unique play experience centered around arena combat. While larger sets like the Ninjago City Docks (70657-1) provide more intricate building and display options, the Battle Arena's smaller size and focus on play make it a good choice for younger builders and collectors interested in the early days of Ninjago. Its price point is higher than comparable sets due to its rarity, but the unique play features and minifigures may justify the cost for dedicated fans.

2 Minifigures Included

The set includes Cole DX and Bonezai. Cole DX is a desirable minifigure, and the Bonezai figure adds to the set's collectibility.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 463
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 135 unique parts, 453 pieces
Minifigures: 2

The official piece count includes the 10 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 2× Black

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 1× White

Wedge Plate 3 x 6...

Part #: 2419 1× Black

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 2× Red

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 4× Black

Plate 2 x 12

Part #: 2445 1× Black

Plate 2 x 12

Part #: 2445 1× Red

Plate 2 x 12

Part #: 2445 1× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 2 x 5 w...

Part #: 2454a 1× White

Brick 1 x 2 x 5 w...

Part #: 2454a 2× Reddish Brown

Brick 2 x 6

Part #: 2456 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2458 1× Light Bluish Gray

Tile Special 2 x ...

Part #: 2460 4× White

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2555 2× White

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2555 2× Red

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 2654 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 2654 2× Red

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 2780 8× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2877 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 2× Black

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 1× Lime

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 3× Reddish Brown

Brick 2 x 8

Part #: 3007 1× White

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 1× Black

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 2× Reddish Brown

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30136 5× Reddish Brown

Weapon Sword / Ka...

Part #: 30173b 1× Black

Weapon Sword / Ka...

Part #: 30173b 1× Flat Silver

Weapon Sword / Ka...

Part #: 30173b 1× Pearl Gold

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× White

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 2× Black

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 2× Black

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× Reddish Brown

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 5× Red

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 1× Reddish Brown

Plate 4 x 8

Part #: 3035 1× White

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 30367b 4× Red

Bar 4L (Lightsabe...

Part #: 30374 2× Black

Bar 4L (Lightsabe...

Part #: 30374 1× Light Bluish Gray

Bar 4L (Lightsabe...

Part #: 30374 1× Reddish Brown

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 1× Reddish Brown

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 2× White

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 2× Black

Wedge Plate 4 x 4...

Part #: 30503 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 2× Red

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 1× Reddish Brown

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 1× Red

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 4× Black

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 2× White

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 3× Red

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32000 6× Black

Technic Plate 2 x...

Part #: 32001 2× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32016 4× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 2 No...

Part #: 32062 1× Red

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32064b 4× Black

Technic Axle 5

Part #: 32073 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Bush 1/2 ...

Part #: 32123b 4× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32271 4× Black

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 32557 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 3298 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 2× White

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 1× Red

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 4× Black

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3665 4× Black

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 3× Black

Brick Sloped 75° ...

Part #: 3684 2× Black

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3700 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3700 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3701 4× Black

Technic Axle 4

Part #: 3705 2× Black

Technic Axle 12

Part #: 3708 2× Black

Technic Plate 2 x...

Part #: 3709 2× Black

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 3× Red

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 1× White

Technic Bush

Part #: 3713 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 10

Part #: 3737 4× Black

Technic Plate 2 x...

Part #: 3738 2× Red

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3794b 8× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 2× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Red

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Black

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× White

Hinge Brick 1 x 4...

Part #: 3830 4× Reddish Brown

Hinge Brick 1 x 4...

Part #: 3831 4× Reddish Brown

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3894 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

Part #: 3937 1× Black

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 14× Reddish Brown

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 4× Black

Cone 2 x 2 x 2, O...

Part #: 3942c 3× Dark Purple

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Animal Body Part ...

Part #: 40379 4× White

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4070 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4081b 4× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4085c 2× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4085c 8× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin 1/2 w...

Part #: 4274 10× Blue

Plate 2 x 16

Part #: 4282 1× Red

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 4286 3× Black

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 4286 1× Reddish Brown

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 43093 6× Blue

Brick Wedged, Slo...

Part #: 43710 1× Black

Brick Wedged, Slo...

Part #: 43711 1× Black

Brick Wedged, Slo...

Part #: 43720 1× White

Brick Wedged, Slo...

Part #: 43721 1× White

Support Round 1 x...

Part #: 43888 6× Reddish Brown

Dish 3 x 3 Invert...

Part #: 43898 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Dish 3 x 3 Invert...

Part #: 43898 1× White

Weapon Pike / Spe...

Part #: 4497 1× Flat Silver

Tap 1 x 1 without...

Part #: 4599b 4× Light Bluish Gray

Trading Card, Nin...

Part #: 4621813 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Trading Card, Nin...

Part #: 4621817 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Trading Card, Nin...

Part #: 4621831 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Trading Card, Nin...

Part #: 4621833 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Trading Card, Nin...

Part #: 4621835 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Trading Card, Nin...

Part #: 4621850 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 2× Trans-Red

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 2× White

Weapon Axe Head, ...

Part #: 53705 1× Pearl Gold

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 2× White

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 2× Dark Purple

Projectile, Large...

Part #: 54821 1× Red

Glass for Window ...

Part #: 57895pr0001 3× Trans-Clear

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 59443 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Part #: 6019 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60470a 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60478 8× White

Door Frame 1 x 4 ...

Part #: 60596 3× Red

Weapon Sword / Sc...

Part #: 60752 1× Pearl Gold

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 6091 2× White

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 6091 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 10

Part #: 6111 1× Black

Brick 1 x 10

Part #: 6111 1× Reddish Brown

Tool Chainsaw Blade

Part #: 6117 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Pin 1/2 w...

Part #: 61184 2× Light Bluish Gray

Weapon Lightsaber...

Part #: 61199 2× Light Bluish Gray

Hinge Brick 2 x 2...

Part #: 6134 1× Red

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 19× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 16× White

Brick Special 2 x...

Part #: 6232 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Special 2 x...

Part #: 6232 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 62462 4× Black

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 64225 1× White

Launcher, Large F...

Part #: 64275 2× Flat Silver

Launcher, Large F...

Part #: 64275 2× Black

Large Figure Weap...

Part #: 64277c01 1× Pearl Gold

Weapon Lightsaber...

Part #: 64567 2× Light Bluish Gray

Weapon Spike Flex...

Part #: 64727 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 6536 6× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 6541 1× Black

Technic Axle 1.5 ...

Part #: 6553 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Part #: 85984 2× Black

Part #: 87747 4× White

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 87747 5× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 92280 2× White

Chain 6L [5 Links]

Part #: 92338 1× Pearl Gold

Turntable 6 x 6 R...

Part #: 92547pr0005 1× Black

Turntable 6 x 6 R...

Part #: 92547pr0009 1× Pearl Gold

Bar 1L with Top S...

Part #: 92690 1× Pearl Gold

Bar 1L with Top S...

Part #: 92690 2× Light Bluish Gray

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 92691 1× White

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 92691 1× Pearl Gold

🧱 Trading Card, Nin...

Part #: 4621828 1× [No Color/Any Color]

🧱 Trading Card, Nin...

Part #: 4621839 1× [No Color/Any Color]

🧱 Trading Card, Nin...

Part #: 4621841 1× [No Color/Any Color]

🧱 Trading Card, Nin...

Part #: 4621845 1× [No Color/Any Color]

🧱 Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 95288 1× [No Color/Any Color]

The set features a good selection of Reddish Brown elements, useful for creating a traditional dojo aesthetic. The inclusion of Technic pins and axles also allows for incorporating play features and functionality into MOCs.

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💎 Notable Parts

Reddish Brown Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole (14x) $1.40

White Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends] (8x) $0.80

Light Bluish Gray Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip] (8x) $1.20

Reddish Brown Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] (5x) $0.75

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$4.15

💡 MOC Potential

🏰 Expand the arena into a larger dojo complex with surrounding training grounds.

🏙 Incorporate the arena into a Ninjago-themed city layout as a combat training facility.

🌳 Rebuild the set into a secluded ninja training ground hidden within a forest.

Community Insights

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What Reddit Says

No Reddit discussions found for this set.

What YouTubers Say

Based on 8 videos

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

BlockTalk AI

The LEGO Ninjago Battle Arena (2520-1) and the newer Tournament Battle Arena (71818) are viewed neutrally by LEGO YouTubers. Reviews often focus on unboxing and showcasing the sets, highlighting the Ninjago theme and play features. Some videos also cover related sets from the Ninjago series.

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Lego Ninjago 3D Battle Arena 853106 opening and test

spidermaf • 149.6K views Review

Classic LEGO Ninjago Battle Arena review! 2011 set 2520!

just2good • 41.2K views Review

Community Sentiment

Based on 8 YouTube reviews

Not enough Reddit data

YouTube

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

Positive

Mixed

Critical

BlockTalk AI Analysis

What the Community Says

6 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk AI Summary

just2good provides a review of the classic 2011 Battle Arena (2520), while Bricks By Mind reviews both the original and the new Tournament Battle Arena (71818). Ashnflash offers a look at the 2024 Tournament Battle Arena, focusing on the new Dragons Rising theme.

Reddit Reviews

No Reddit reviews found

YouTube Reviews

6 videos

Lego Ninjago FIRE TEMPLE 2507 Stop Motion Set Review

ArtiFex Creation

3.2M views Review

Lego Ninjago 3D Battle Arena 853106 opening and test

spidermaf

149.6K views Review

Classic LEGO Ninjago Battle Arena review! 2011 set 2520!

just2good

41.2K views Review

Classic LEGO Ninjago Nuckal's ATV review! 2011 set 2518!

just2good

39.4K views Review

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Community Content: These reviews are from Reddit and YouTube users sharing their personal experiences. Opinions may vary.

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Inventory Statistics

135

Unique Parts

463

Official Piece Count

453

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 10 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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