How many pieces are in the Kai Drifter?

Kai Drifter contains 43 pieces.

What age is the Kai Drifter recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 6-12.

When was the Kai Drifter released?

Kai Drifter was released in 2015.

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No. 30293

Ninjago

Kai Drifter

The Kai Drifter is a fun little polybag set that captures the essence of Ninjago's high-speed action.

Time on the shelf Retired

On sale Jan 2015 to Dec 2015

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Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 6+ · Beginner build Perfect for young Ninjago fans or those seeking a quick build
Build: 43 pieces · about 0.3 hours Build time is an estimate.
Availability: Likely retired

★★★☆☆ 3.0 community rating from 145 ratings

A decent little polybag set, praised for its affordability and simple build, but criticized for being too basic and lacking complexity compared to larger Ninjago sets.

📝 Our Take

The Kai Drifter is a fun little polybag set that captures the essence of Ninjago's high-speed action. This set allows you to build a cool vehicle for Kai, complete with weapon launchers, giving it some serious playability despite its small size.

This set is perfect for young Ninjago fans or anyone looking for a quick and easy build. It's a great introduction to the Ninjago theme and provides a playable vehicle with a recognizable character.

Skip this if you're seeking a complex building experience or a large display piece. Consider larger Ninjago sets like the Fire Dragon Attack for a more involved build and bigger dragon.

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🧱 Building Experience

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Pieces

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0.25h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

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6-12

Ages

Build Highlights:

Simple and quick build
Incorporates launcher mechanisms for play
Features a sleek, drifter-style design
Easy to disassemble and rebuild into alternate models

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This set is a small, inexpensive way to get a Ninjago character and vehicle. Compared to larger Ninjago sets, it offers a simpler build and lower price point. If you're looking for a more substantial build, consider larger Ninjago sets like the 71700-1 or 71707-1, but if you want a quick, affordable Ninjago fix, the Kai Drifter is a good option.

1 Minifigure Included

Kai with Bandana

5 parts

The set includes a Kai minifigure with a red bandana, a common variation of the character but still a nice addition for collectors.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 43
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 21 unique parts, 38 pieces
Minifigures: 1

The official piece count includes the 5 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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This set features a few Pearl Gold elements, along with some useful launcher pieces, making it a decent source of parts for small-scale MOCs.

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💎 Notable Parts

Pearl Gold Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges (3x)

Dark Bluish Gray Launcher Trigger, Weapon Gun Trigger (2x)

Black Launcher, Weapon Gun / Blaster / Shooter Mini (2x)

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Smaller, alternate Ninjago vehicles

🤖 Small mech suit for Kai

🚢 Miniature Ninjago speedboat

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3.0/5

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Mixed: 8
Critical: 0

BlockTalk analysis

Based on a small sample of videos, the LEGO community's sentiment towards Kai Drifter (30293-1) is mixed. Analysis of reviews reveals a neutral overall sentiment, with a score of 3.0/5. However, the limited data suggests that there is no strong consensus, either positive or negative, regarding this particular set.

Building Instructions

2 booklets, as PDF

01 BI 2002/ 2 - 30293 V29 Download PDF
02 BI 2002/ 2 - 30293 V39 Download PDF

Inventory Statistics

Inventory version 1

22 Unique Parts

43 Official Piece Count

38 Cataloged Inventory Pieces

1 Minifigures

4 Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 5 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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