How many pieces are in The Water Dragon Adventure?

The Water Dragon Adventure contains 212 pieces.

What age is The Water Dragon Adventure recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 7-12.

When was The Water Dragon Adventure released?

The Water Dragon Adventure was released in 2016.

LEGO The Water Dragon Adventure set 41172

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🏛 Elves

Set #41172

The Water Dragon Adventure

The Water Dragon Adventure is a charming little set from the Elves theme.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 7+ · Beginner build Perfect for younger LEGO fans and those who enjoy fantasy-themed sets
Build: 212 pieces · about 1.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $19.99 list price · 9.4¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★★☆ 4.0 community rating

Fans appreciate the Water Dragon Adventure for its charming design and vibrant color scheme, making it visually appealing and fun to build. However, some find the set to be relatively small for the price and the build experience a bit too simple.

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📝 Our Take

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The Water Dragon Adventure is a charming little set from the Elves theme. It perfectly captures the magical feel of the Elvendale world with its vibrant colors and imaginative design, featuring a posable water dragon and a small island scene.

This set is perfect for younger LEGO fans and those who enjoy the Elves theme. The build is relatively straightforward, making it a great introduction to more intricate LEGO models, and it offers good play value with the posable dragon and included minifigure.

Skip this if you prefer more complex builds or are not a fan of the Elves theme. While cute, it may not appeal to those seeking a challenging building experience; consider sets from the Creator 3-in-1 line for more involved builds.

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🧱 Building Experience

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212

Pieces

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1.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

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7-12

Ages

Build Highlights:

Simple, straightforward build suitable for beginners
Posable water dragon with ball joint connections
Use of vibrant colors to create a magical aesthetic
Small island scene with hidden details

📈 Investment Analysis

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

The Water Dragon Adventure, being a retired set from the Elves theme, has some potential as an investment. The Elves theme has a dedicated following, and sets like this, with unique creatures and vibrant colors, tend to hold their value. However, the relatively low piece count and single minifigure may limit its appreciation potential compared to larger, more exclusive sets. Monitor its price trends on secondary markets and consider its overall condition if purchasing for investment purposes.

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📖 About This Set

Fly with Naida and Merina to discover new parts of Elvendale!

Help Naida Riverheart the water elf, hold on tight as Merina the water dragon, flies around Elvendale in search of new and interesting places! Explore the waterfall while Naida feeds Merina by using her magic water powers to toss food to the dragon. Discover hidden treasures in the magic waterfall, and help Naida brush her hair and try out the other magical beauty accessories before the next adventure!

Includes a Naida Riverheart mini-doll figure plus Merina the water dragon.
Features the crystal waterfall with water catapult function and a hiding space for hidden treasure.
Climb on Merina the water dragon’s back for a flight around Elvendale.
Discover the hidden treasures in the secret area.
Play with the water dragon and Naida in the waterfall.
Accessory elements include a brush, perfume bottles, binoculars, water lily and a map.
Toss food to the dragon with the waterfall catapult function
Merina the water dragon measures over 3” (9cm) tall and 8” (21cm) long, with a wingspan of over 9” (23cm).
Crystal waterfall measures over 3” (8cm) high, 3” (8cm) wide and 3” (8cm) deep.

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Compared to other Elves sets, The Water Dragon Adventure is on the smaller side but offers a unique creature build. Sets like 41176-1 The Secret Market Place offer more elaborate scenery but lack the posable dragon. If you prioritize creature builds, this set is a good choice; otherwise, consider larger Elves sets for more complex building experiences.

1 Minifigure Included

Naida Riverheart

4 parts

The set includes a Naida Riverheart minifigure, featuring detailed printing and accessories specific to the Elves theme. This minifigure is exclusive to a few sets, adding to its collectible value.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 212
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 84 unique parts, 208 pieces
Minifigures: 1

The official piece count includes the 4 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.

Minifig Footwear ...

Part #: 10190 1× Dark Purple

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 11211 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 11458 2× Reddish Brown

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 11477 8× Medium Azure

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 11477 2× Dark Brown

Tile, Star with S...

Part #: 11609 1× Dark Orange

Headwear Accessor...

Part #: 11618 1× Magenta

Brick Curved Inve...

Part #: 13547 2× Medium Lavender

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 13564 2× White

Brick Arch 1 x 3 ...

Part #: 13965 3× Reddish Brown

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 14417 9× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 14418 5× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 14419 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 14704 5× Light Bluish Gray

Tile Round 2 x 2 ...

Part #: 14769pr1042 1× Lime

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 15068 1× Medium Lavender

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 15068 4× Medium Azure

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15070 8× Medium Azure

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 15082 2× Dark Purple

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 15100 2× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15208 4× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 1× Dark Blue

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 15672 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 15712 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Rock - Heart Jewe...

Part #: 15745 1× Trans-Light Blue

Animal, Clam [Typ...

Part #: 18866 1× White

Tile Special Roun...

Part #: 20482 1× Trans-Clear

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 1× Reddish Brown

Creature Body Par...

Part #: 23989pat0002 2× Medium Azure

Plant, Leaves 6 x 5

Part #: 2417 1× Magenta

Creature Body Par...

Part #: 24196pr0002 1× Medium Azure

Creature Body Par...

Part #: 24199 1× Medium Azure

Plant, Leaves 4 x 3

Part #: 2423 2× Lime

Brick 2 x 6

Part #: 2456 1× Light Bluish Gray

Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 25774 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 2654 4× Medium Lavender

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 2654 1× Trans-Clear

Technic Axle Towball

Part #: 2736 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 2780 2× Black

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 3× Lime

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 4× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 2× Medium Azure

Rock 1 x 1 Jewel ...

Part #: 30153 2× Trans-Dark Pink

Rock 1 x 1 Jewel ...

Part #: 30153 3× Trans-Purple

Equipment Binoculars

Part #: 30162 1× Pearl Gold

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 1× Medium Azure

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× Reddish Brown

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 5× Medium Lavender

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× Medium Azure

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× Medium Lavender

Plate 6 x 10

Part #: 3033 1× Tan

Plate Round Corne...

Part #: 30357 1× Green

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 4× Trans-Light Blue

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 2× Trans-Clear

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3045 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Round Corne...

Part #: 30565 2× Medium Azure

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 1× Trans-Clear

Brick 1 x 2 witho...

Part #: 3065 4× Trans-Dark Pink

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 1× Tan

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 1× Dark Blue

Tile 2 x 2 with M...

Part #: 3068bpr0291 1× Tan

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 3× Trans-Clear

Technic Bush 1/2 ...

Part #: 32123b 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 33291 3× Bright Green

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 33291 2× Bright Light Orange

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 33291 5× Magenta

Minifig Head [Pla...

Part #: 3626c 1× Trans-Neon Green

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 1× Medium Azure

Brick Sloped 65° ...

Part #: 3678b 1× Reddish Brown

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× Medium Lavender

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Medium Lavender

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Green

Equipment Hairbru...

Part #: 3852b 1× Bright Light Orange

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4081b 1× Magenta

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 4286 1× Reddish Brown

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 1× Green

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 4871 1× Medium Lavender

Brick Curved 3 x ...

Part #: 50950 4× Medium Azure

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 4× Medium Azure

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 7× Trans-Clear

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 1× Trans-Light Blue

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60478 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 6091 2× Medium Azure

Wave / Flame Roun...

Part #: 6126b 1× Trans-Light Blue

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 5× Dark Purple

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 64225 1× Medium Azure

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 6541 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 4 wi...

Part #: 87083 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 88072 1× Black

Launcher, 1 x 4 w...

Part #: 88289 1× Medium Azure

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 92280 1× Light Bluish Gray

Panel 1 x 2 x 1 w...

Part #: 93095 1× Reddish Brown

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 2× Lime

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 1× Trans-Dark Blue

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 98138pr0032 1× Trans-Dark Blue

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99781 2× Light Bluish Gray

The set features a good selection of Medium Azure and Medium Lavender parts, useful for MOC builders looking to add vibrant colors to their creations. The various curved slopes and specialized plates also offer unique building possibilities.

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💎 Notable Parts

Dark Bluish Gray Plate Special 1 x 2 with 5.9mm Centre Side Towball (9x) $1.35

Medium Azure Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] (8x) $0.80

Medium Azure Plate Special 1 x 1 with Vertical Tooth (8x) $1.20

Magenta Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 4 Petals (5x) $0.75

Trans-Purple Rock 1 x 1 Jewel / Gem 24 Facet (3x) $0.90

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$5.00

💡 MOC Potential

🌳 Expand the island into a larger Elvendale landscape

🧙 Create a wizard's tower incorporating the dragon

🚢 Design a magical boat for the water dragon

Community Insights

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What Reddit Says

No Reddit discussions found for this set.

What YouTubers Say

Based on 7 videos

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

BlockTalk AI

YouTube reviewers offer neutral coverage of the LEGO Elves Water Dragon Adventure (41172), primarily showcasing the set's features and play aspects. The reviews focus on the dragon, waterfall, and included minifigure, Merina.

LEGO Elves Water Dragon Adventure 2016 set review! 41172

just2good • 12.9K views Review

LEGO Elves The Water Dragon Adventure Play Review with Lilly - Kids Toys

Pumpernickel Park • 2.4K views Review

LEGO Elves The Water Dragon Adventure

Mansell • 1.8K views Review

Community Sentiment

Based on 7 YouTube reviews

Not enough Reddit data

YouTube

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

Positive

Mixed

Critical

BlockTalk AI Analysis

What the Community Says

4 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk AI Summary

just2good provides a standard review of the set's components, including Naida and her LEGO dragon. Mansell's review highlights exploring Elvendale with Merina, focusing on the waterfall feature.

Reddit Reviews

No Reddit reviews found

YouTube Reviews

4 videos

LEGO Elves Water Dragon Adventure 2016 set review! 41172

just2good

12.9K views Review

LEGO Elves The Water Dragon Adventure Play Review with Lilly - Kids Toys

Pumpernickel Park

2.4K views Review

LEGO Elves The Water Dragon Adventure

Mansell

1.8K views Review

LEGO Elves The Water Dragon Adventure Review - Set 41172

Bricks Unbound

1.4K views Review

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

📖 Building Instructions 2

BI 3018/60+4/65+115g, 41172 V29

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Inventory Statistics

Unique Parts

212

Official Piece Count

208

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 4 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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