Unleash the Lightning!
A 645-piece Ninjago showdown

Command Jay's Lightning Dragon against the Skulkin forces! A classic 2011 battle set with 4 minifigs.

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🏛 Ninjago
Set #2521

Lightning Dragon Battle

The Lightning Dragon Battle is a standout set from the early Ninjago era.

🏆 Best For: Ideal for Ninjago fans and those who enjoy building creatures and vehicles ⏱ 4.5 hr build 🧩 645 pcs 🎂 Ages 8+
★★★★☆ 4.5 from 3 reviews

Fans appreciate the detailed Lightning Dragon design and exclusive minifigures, but some find the build repetitive and the price-per-piece ratio a bit high.

MSRP
$79.99
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📝 Our Take

The Lightning Dragon Battle is a standout set from the early Ninjago era. Capturing the essence of the theme with its vibrant colors and dynamic dragon design, it remains a memorable piece for collectors.

This set is perfect for Ninjago enthusiasts and dragon lovers. The build offers a satisfying experience with a good balance of complexity and playability, making it suitable for both younger builders and adult fans.

Skip this if you're looking for a more challenging build or a larger display piece. Consider the newer Ninjago dragon sets for increased size and complexity.

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🧱 Building Experience

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645
Pieces
⏱
4.5h
Build Time
📊
Intermediate
Difficulty
👤
8-14
Ages
Build Highlights:
  • Building the posable Lightning Dragon
  • Integrating the lightning bolt details
  • Constructing the Bonezai's vehicle
  • Creating the battle scene diorama

📈 Investment Analysis

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The Lightning Dragon Battle set presents a moderate investment opportunity. As an early Ninjago set, it benefits from the theme's enduring popularity and nostalgia factor. The presence of exclusive minifigures and a well-designed dragon contribute to its collectibility. However, its relatively high MSRP for the piece count and the potential for condition issues in older sets should be considered. While not a guaranteed high-return investment, it has the potential to appreciate modestly over time, especially if kept in pristine condition.

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📖 About This Set

Fly the Lightning Dragon to rescue Sensei Wu!

Frakjaw|n Jay Walker|n Kruncha|n Wu|n 2nd Wave Aircraft Brick Built Animals Dragons Golden Weapons Helicopter Lightning Ninjago Ninjas Nunchucks Of Lightning Propeller Aircraft Skeletons Skulkin Army Spinner Wisp The Dragon Wyvern

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The Lightning Dragon Battle offers a unique blend of dragon design and Ninjago action compared to later, larger dragon sets. While sets like 71718-1 Wu's Battle Dragon offer a larger build, the 2521-1 set provides a more compact and focused experience. Collectors might choose this set for its classic Ninjago appeal and manageable size.

4 Minifigures Included

Frakjaw with Goggles
Frakjaw with Goggles
9 parts
B+
Kruncha
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B+
Master Wu (The Golden Weapons)
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📦 Full Parts Inventory - 156 unique parts • 568 total pieces

Tile Round 2 x 2 - Thin Lifting Ring Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2376 1× Black
Wedge Plate 3 x 6 Cut Corners Wedge Plate 3 x 6...
Part #: 2419 1× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 2× Black
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 2× Dark Blue
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 2× Black
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2432 4× Reddish Brown
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4 [Square Corners] Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 2436 3× White
Plate Special 2 x 2 with 1 Pin Hole [Split Underside Ribs] Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 2444 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 6 Brick 2 x 6
Part #: 2456 1× Black
Tile Special 2 x 2 with Top Pin Tile Special 2 x ...
Part #: 2460 1× Black
Propeller 4 Blade 5 Diameter with Rounded Ends, Open Hub Propeller 4 Blade...
Part #: 2479 1× Black
Barrel 2 x 2 x 2 Barrel 2 x 2 x 2
Part #: 2489 2× Reddish Brown
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2540 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip and Straight Tips Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2555 4× Black
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 2654 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Bar 8L - Two Stop Rings / One Pin, Technic Figure Ski Pole [Rounded End] Bar 8L - Two Stop...
Part #: 2714a 2× Black
Technic Disc 3 x 3 Technic Disc 3 x 3
Part #: 2723 1× Black
Technic Brick 1 x 10 [9 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 2730 2× Black
Technic Slope Long 1 x 6 with 3 Pin Holes Technic Slope Lon...
Part #: 2744 2× Black
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 1× Dark Blue
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 1× Yellow
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 2× Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Bar Frame Octagonal Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 30033 1× White
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 4× Dark Blue
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 1× Black
Headwear Accessory Glasses / Goggles Headwear Accessor...
Part #: 30170 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Weapon Sword / Katana / Shamshir with Uncapped Pommel [Square Guard] Weapon Sword / Ka...
Part #: 30173b 1× Black
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 5× Black
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 1× Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 2× White
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 10× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 3× Dark Blue
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 6× Red
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 2× Black
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 8× Medium Blue
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 4× Trans-Red
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 1× Blue
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 3× White
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 2× White
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 4× Black
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Round 2 x 2 Dome Top, Blocked Open Stud, Bottom Axle Holder Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 30367b 8× White
Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand) Bar 4L (Lightsabe...
Part #: 30374 4× Reddish Brown
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger Vertical End and 2 Fingers Vertical End, 9 Teeth Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 30386 6× Black
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3039 9× Dark Blue
Hook with Towball Hook with Towball
Part #: 30395 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3040b 2× White
Brick Special 1 x 4 with 4 Studs on One Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30414 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 4 with 4 Studs on One Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30414 2× White
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 Double Concave Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3046a 2× Dark Blue
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 Double / Inverted with Bottom Stud Holder Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3049d 7× White
Hinge Cylinder 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Click Fingers and Axle Hole, 9 Teeth Hinge Cylinder 1 ...
Part #: 30553 3× Black
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b 2× Trans-Dark Blue
Tile 2 x 2 with Red Skull in Black Circle Print Tile 2 x 2 with R...
Part #: 3068bpr0187 1× White
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1 Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32013 1× Black
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #5 - 112.5° Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32015 4× Black
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole] Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 32054 4× Black
Wedge Plate 4 x 6 Cut Corners Wedge Plate 4 x 6...
Part #: 32059 2× Black
Wedge Plate 4 x 6 Cut Corners Wedge Plate 4 x 6...
Part #: 32059 1× White
Technic Axle 2 Notched Technic Axle 2 No...
Part #: 32062 5× Red
Technic Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 2 [X Opening] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 32064b 5× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced Technic Bush 1/2 ...
Part #: 32123b 1× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Long without Friction Ridges Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 32556 1× Tan
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 4× Black
Minifig Head Skeleton, Skull, Evil with Scowl Black Print, Red Eyes Print [Blocked Open Stud] Minifig Head Skel...
Part #: 3626bpr0494 4× White
Technic Gear 8 Tooth Technic Gear 8 Tooth
Part #: 3647 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Gear 24 Tooth [New Style with Single Axle Hole] Technic Gear 24 T...
Part #: 3648b 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 3660 4× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 3660 2× White
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 10× Dark Blue
Brick Sloped 65° 2 x 2 x 2 with Bottom Tube Brick Sloped 65° ...
Part #: 3678b 2× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3700 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 4 Technic Axle 4
Part #: 3705 2× Black
Technic Axle 8 Technic Axle 8
Part #: 3707 1× Black
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 2× White
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 3× Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3794b 2× White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3794b 23× Dark Blue
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 2× Black
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a 4× Reddish Brown
Hinge Cylinder 1 x 3 Locking with 1 Finger and Technic Friction Pin with Round Hole Hinge Cylinder 1 ...
Part #: 41532 1× Black
Brick Wedged, Curved 6 x 2 Right, Inner Ridges Brick Wedged, Cur...
Part #: 41747 1× Black
Brick Wedged, Curved 6 x 2 Left, Inner Ridges Brick Wedged, Cur...
Part #: 41748 1× Black
Technic Pin 1/2 Technic Pin 1/2
Part #: 4274 2× Light Bluish Gray
Brick Sloped Inverted 34° 3 x 1 with Internal Stopper Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 4287b 2× Black
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 43093 3× Blue
Brick Wedged, Curved 6 x 4 Triple Brick Wedged, Cur...
Part #: 43712 1× White
Brick Wedged, Curved Inverted 6 x 4 Brick Wedged, Cur...
Part #: 43713 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 3 x 2...
Part #: 43722 4× Dark Bluish Gray
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 3 x 2...
Part #: 43723 4× Dark Bluish Gray
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger On End, with Groove Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 44301a 4× Dark Bluish Gray
Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Locking Dual 1 Finger Hinge Plate 1 x 4...
Part #: 44568 1× White
Hinge Plate 3 x 4 Locking Dual 2 Finger, 9 Teeth Hinge Plate 3 x 4...
Part #: 44570 1× Light Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 44728 2× Black
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 44728 3× White
Weapon Pike / Spear Round End Weapon Pike / Spe...
Part #: 4497 2× Pearl Gold
Technic Axle 3 Technic Axle 3
Part #: 4519 2× Light Bluish Gray
Pneumatic T-Piece (T Bar) [New Style] Pneumatic T-Piece...
Part #: 4697b 2× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Brick Special 2 x 2 with Pin Hole, Rotation Joint Ball Half [Horizontal Top], Rotation Joint Socket Technic Brick Spe...
Part #: 47452 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Rotation Joint Ball Loop with Two Perpendicular Pins with Friction Technic Rotation ...
Part #: 47455 7× Black
Brick Wedged, Curved 4 x 4 No Top Studs Brick Wedged, Cur...
Part #: 47753 1× Dark Blue
Brick Wedged, Sloped 45° 2 x 4 Triple Brick Wedged, Slo...
Part #: 47759 6× Dark Blue
Technic Brick Special 2 x 2 with Pin Hole, Rotation Joint Socket Technic Brick Spe...
Part #: 48169 5× Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Brick Special 2 x 2 with Pin Hole, Rotation Joint Ball Half [Horizontal Top] Technic Brick Spe...
Part #: 48170 3× Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Brick Special 2 x 2 with Pin Hole, Rotation Joint Ball Half [Vertical Side] Technic Brick Spe...
Part #: 48171 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 48336 1× Light Bluish Gray
Bar 1L with Clip [Cut Edges and One Side Hole] [Gap in Clip] Bar 1L with Clip ...
Part #: 48729b 1× Black
Brick Wedged, Sloped 4 x 4 Triple, Stud Notches Brick Wedged, Slo...
Part #: 48933 2× White
Wheel Arch, Mudguard 1 x 4 1/2 Wheel Arch, Mudgu...
Part #: 50947 2× Red
Brick Curved 3 x 1 No Studs Brick Curved 3 x ...
Part #: 50950 4× Dark Blue
Brick Curved 3 x 1 No Studs Brick Curved 3 x ...
Part #: 50950 2× Dark Purple
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Studs on 2 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 52107 4× Black
Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Small Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 53451 12× Pearl Gold
Large Figure Foot, Claw, Piraka Large Figure Foot...
Part #: 53562 4× Black
Arm Mechanical with Clip [Thin Support] Arm Mechanical wi...
Part #: 53989 6× Black
Arm Mechanical with Clip [Thin Support] Arm Mechanical wi...
Part #: 53989 4× White
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Brick Sloped 30° ...
Part #: 54200 2× Trans-Medium Blue
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Brick Sloped 30° ...
Part #: 54200 10× Dark Blue
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Brick Sloped 30° ...
Part #: 54200 1× Medium Blue
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Brick Sloped 30° ...
Part #: 54200 2× Dark Purple
Wedge Plate 6 x 3 Right Wedge Plate 6 x 3...
Part #: 54383 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Wedge Plate 6 x 3 Left Wedge Plate 6 x 3...
Part #: 54384 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Projectile, Large Figure Weapon, Zamor Sphere / Ball Projectile, Large...
Part #: 54821 2× Trans-Dark Blue
Wheel 18mm x 14mm with Axle Hole, Fake Bolts and Shallow Spokes Wheel 18mm x 14mm...
Part #: 55982 2× Light Bluish Gray
Wheel 30.4 x 20 without Pinholes, with Reinforced Rim Wheel 30.4 x 20 w...
Part #: 56145 2× Light Bluish Gray
String Cord Thin (0.5mm) 50cm String Cord Thin ...
Part #: 56823c50 1× Black
Technic Axle Connector Hub with 3 Axles at 120° Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 57585 4× Light Bluish Gray
Hinge Plate 1 x 12 Locking with Angled Side Extensions and Tapered Ends, 7 Teeth Hinge Plate 1 x 1...
Part #: 57906 4× Black
Technic Brick Special 2 x 2 with 10.2mm Balls [Center Mold Indention] Technic Brick Spe...
Part #: 57908 4× Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Brick Special 2 x 2 with Solid Ball and Axle Hole Technic Brick Spe...
Part #: 57909a 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Weapon Mace / Flail Spiked Weapon Mace / Fla...
Part #: 59232 1× Flat Silver
Wave / Lightning Angular, Double with Marbled Trans-Purple Pattern Wave / Lightning ...
Part #: 59233pat0001 1× Trans-Light Blue
Technic Axle 5.5 with Stop [Rounded Short End] Technic Axle 5.5 ...
Part #: 59426 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 59443 1× Black
Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 59443 3× Light Bluish Gray
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 12× White
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 2× Trans-Orange
Chain 16L [21 Links] Chain 16L [21 Links]
Part #: 60169 2× Light Bluish Gray
Brick Sloped 18° 4 x 1 Brick Sloped 18° ...
Part #: 60477 2× White
Plate 1 x 12 Plate 1 x 12
Part #: 60479 2× White
Weapon Sword / Scimitar Notched Blade Weapon Sword / Sc...
Part #: 60752 1× Pearl Gold
Technic Pin 1/2 with 2L Bar Extension Technic Pin 1/2 w...
Part #: 61184 4× Light Bluish Gray
Wave / Flame Rounded with Base Rim Wave / Flame Roun...
Part #: 6126b 2× Trans-Orange
Technic Circular Saw Blade 9 x 9 with Pin Hole Technic Circular ...
Part #: 61403 1× Light Bluish Gray
Brick Sloped 18° 2 x 1 x 2/3 with 4 Slots / Grate Brick Sloped 18° ...
Part #: 61409 4× Black
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 2× Dark Purple
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 4× Trans-Red
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 2× Yellow
String Reel 2 x 1 x 2 Drum with Axle Hole String Reel 2 x 1...
Part #: 61510 1× Light Bluish Gray
Brick Curved 4 x 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Asymmetric Ridges] Brick Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 61678 2× White
Technic Pin Connector Round [Slotted] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 62462 2× Black
Plate Special 2 x 16 with Angled Side Extensions and Hole (Rotor Blade) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 62743 8× Medium Blue
Tile 1 x 3 Tile 1 x 3
Part #: 63864 2× Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on End Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 63868 2× Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on End Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 63868 4× Black
Bar 6L with Stop Ring Bar 6L with Stop ...
Part #: 63965 1× Reddish Brown
Launcher, Large Figure Weapon, Zamor Sphere Launcher, with Hole and Axle Hole Launcher, Large F...
Part #: 64275 2× Pearl Titanium
Weapon Lightsaber Hilt with Bottom Ring Weapon Lightsaber...
Part #: 64567 4× Black
Weapon Spike Flexible 3.5L Weapon Spike Flex...
Part #: 64727 4× Pearl Gold
Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Pin Hole Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 6541 2× Black
Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Pin Hole Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 6541 10× White
Brick Wedged, Angled 3 x 2 Right Brick Wedged, Ang...
Part #: 6564 2× Black
Brick Wedged, Angled 3 x 2 Left Brick Wedged, Ang...
Part #: 6565 2× Black
Technic Axle 3 with Stud Technic Axle 3 wi...
Part #: 6587 2× Dark Tan
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 8× White
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 4 x 4 Double with 4 x 2 Recessed, 2 Holes Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 72454 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel Top / Base - Solid Clip [Complete Assembly] Hinge Plate 1 x 4...
Part #: 73983 3× White
Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel Top / Base - Solid Clip [Complete Assembly] Hinge Plate 1 x 4...
Part #: 73983 16× Black
Tile 2 x 4 with Japanese 'Dragon God' Print Tile 2 x 4 with J...
Part #: 87079pr0008 2× White
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 87087 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 18× Dark Blue
Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Medium Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 87747 6× Pearl Gold
Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Medium Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 87747 8× White
Propeller 7 Blade 6 Diameter Propeller 7 Blade...
Part #: 87751 1× Dark Purple
Technic Axle and Pin Connector 2 x 5 with Two Ball Joint Sockets [Closed Sides] [Open Axle Holes] Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 89650 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Connector 2 x 3 with Ball Socket [Closed Sides, Squared Ends, Open Lower Axle Holes] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 89652 4× Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Brick Special 2 x 2 with Ball Socket Wide and Axle Hole Technic Brick Spe...
Part #: 92013 4× Dark Bluish Gray
Chain 6L [5 Links] Chain 6L [5 Links]
Part #: 92338 1× Pearl Gold
Turntable 6 x 6 Round Dark Purple Base with Trans-Bright Green Top and Glow in the Dark Opaque Skulls on Dark Gray Print (Ninjago Spinner) Turntable 6 x 6 R...
Part #: 92547pr0018 1× Trans-Bright Green
Hinge Plate 2 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger on Top Hinge Plate 2 x 2...
Part #: 92582 2× Black
Bar 1L with Top Stud and Two Side Studs Bar 1L with Top S...
Part #: 92690 2× Pearl Gold
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Angled Handles on Side Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 92692 2× Black
Arm Skeleton Bent with Clips at 90° [Vertical Grip] Arm Skeleton Bent...
Part #: 93061 1× White
Creature Body Part, Dragon Head Upper Jaw with Dark Blue Sections and Yellow Lightning Print Creature Body Par...
Part #: 93070pr0004 1× Medium Blue
Creature Body Part, Dragon Head Lower Jaw with White Teeth and Yellow Spines Print Creature Body Par...
Part #: 93072pr0003 1× Dark Bluish Gray
The set contains a good selection of dark blue elements, including a variety of plates and slopes, useful for MOC builders looking to add texture and detail to their creations.

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💎 Notable Parts

Dark Blue Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove (Jumper) (23x) $2.30
Dark Blue Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) (18x) $2.70
Pearl Gold Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Small (12x) $3.60
Medium Blue Plate Special 2 x 16 with Angled Side Extensions and Hole (Rotor Blade) (8x) $4.00
Black Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel Top / Base - Solid Clip [Complete Assembly] (16x) $4.80
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$17.40

💡 MOC Potential

🦄 Alternate dragon designs with different elemental themes (fire, ice, earth)
🤖 Transform the dragon into a mecha-style robot
🏰 Use the parts to create a Ninjago-themed fortress or temple

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Brickformula's review of the Lightning Dragon Battle (2521) highlights the dragon's color scheme and design as strong positives. They also point out the set's clickie joints are useful for MOCs and that it easily complements other Ninjago sets.

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Brickformula's review of the Lightning Dragon Battle (2521) highlights the dragon's color scheme and design as strong positives. They also point out the set's clickie joints are useful for MOCs and that it easily complements other Ninjago sets.

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📖 Building Instructions 4

Lightning Dragon Battle Instructions
BI 3005/52 - 2521 V29/39 1/2
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Lightning Dragon Battle Instructions
BI 3005/52 - 2521 V29/39 1/2
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Lightning Dragon Battle Instructions
BI 3005/72+4*- 2521 2/2 V29/39
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Lightning Dragon Battle Instructions
BI 3005/72+4*- 2521 2/2 V29/39
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