No. 70604

Ninjago

Tiger Widow Island

Tiger Widow Island is a hidden gem in the Ninjago lineup.

Time on the shelf Retired

On sale Jan 2016 to Jul 2017

Before you buy

Who it's for
Ages 8+ · Intermediate build Ideal for Ninjago enthusiasts and LEGO builders aged 8-14 who enjoy imaginative play and detailed scenery.
Build
450 pieces · about 3 hours Build time is an estimate.
Cost
Affordable Next to other LEGO sets. Check the store for today's price.
Availability
Retired at LEGO
★★★★☆ 4.2 community rating from 192 ratings

Fans appreciate the unique island design and the exclusive minifigures, particularly Dogshank. Some find the overall size smaller than expected for the price, but the play features and aesthetic appeal generally receive positive feedback.

📝 Our Take

Tiger Widow Island is a hidden gem in the Ninjago lineup. This set perfectly captures the adventurous spirit of the Skybound season with its unique island design and memorable minifigure selection.

This set is perfect for Ninjago fans and those who appreciate creative island builds. The building experience is engaging, and the set offers excellent play and display value.

Skip this if you prefer larger, more intricate builds or aren't a fan of the Skybound storyline. Consider sets like Destiny's Bounty for a bigger Ninjago ship or Temple of Airjitzu for a more detailed location.

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🧱 Building Experience

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450
Pieces
⏱
3h
Estimated Build Time
📊
Intermediate
Difficulty
👤
8-14
Ages
Build Highlights:
  • Unique island design with hidden traps and features
  • Creative use of elements to create a rugged, overgrown landscape
  • Engaging play features, including a trapdoor and a hidden cave
  • Detailed interior with a lab area and a relaxation zone

📈 Investment Analysis

↑ Trending up since release
B+
Investment Grade
Retired
Tiger Widow Island, being a retired set from a popular Ninjago season, has shown consistent price appreciation. Its relatively low piece count compared to other Ninjago sets makes it a more accessible investment. The set features exclusive minifigures, including Dogshank, which further contribute to its collectibility. However, like all LEGO investments, there are risks. Market demand can fluctuate, and the set's value is tied to the continued popularity of the Ninjago theme. Its smaller size means the upside may be more limited than larger, more iconic sets.

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📖 About This Set

Ninja alert! Tiger Widow Island is under attack!

Mighty Dogshank is approaching carrying her huge anchor weapon. Fight back with Nya’s katana and drop coconuts on Dogshank from the tower and Sensei Wu’s hot air balloon. Watch out for Sqiffy’s pirate flyer and make the palm tree fall to knock him off the ladder. Hide out in the cave—and beware of the giant venomous spider roaming the island! Defeat the pirate invaders and free trapped Lloyd from the special Djinn Blade!

  • Includes 4 minifigures: Nya, Cole, Sensei Wu and Sqiffy, plus a Dogshank big figure.
  • Tiger Widow Island features a tower with a coconut-dropping function, vine for a Ninja to swing down from, a Ninja mission room with swinging lantern, Ninjago map and mission instruction elements, a cave with lever-operated opening entrance and hidden crystal and golden elements, plus Ninja decorations, palm leaf and translucent fire elements.
  • The island also features a bridge, ladder and falling-palm-treefunction to knock over intruders.
  • The pirate flyer attaches to the Sqiffy minifigure’s back and has adjustable wings, blades and an attachment point for the Djinn Blade.
  • Drop coconuts on the pirate invaders from Sensei Wu’s hot air balloon.
  • The Dogshank big figure has posable arms and comes with a chained anchor weapon and 2 adjustable pirate flags on her back.
  • The spider features pincers, posable legs and posable stinger.
  • Other weapons include a translucent green Djinn Blade with ‘trapped Lloyd’ element, Nya’s 2 golden katanas, Cole’s silver katana, Sensei Wu’s battle staff and Sqiffy’s 2 guns.
  • Accessory elements include Sensei Wu’s coconuts, binoculars and flyer helmet, and Nya’s vial of spider poison.
  • Nya minifigure comes with a special water Ninja outfit.
  • Cole minifigure features special ghost decoration.
  • Sensei Wu minifigure comes with a spare flying hat with goggles.
  • Recreate and role-play epic scenes from the NINJAGO™: Masters of Spinjitzu TV show.
  • Tiger Widow Island measures over 9” (25cm) high, 12” (33cm) wide and 6” (17cm) deep.
  • Sensei Wu’s hot air balloon measures over 3” (8cm) high, 1” (5cm) long and 1” (3cm) wide.
  • Spider measures over 1” (3cm) high, 2” (6cm) long and 2” (7cm) wide.
  • Pirate flyer measures over 1” (3cm) high, 1” (5cm) long and 3” (9cm) wide.
  • Dogshank big figure stands over 2” (7cm) tall.

⚖ Compare Similar Sets

Tiger Widow Island offers a unique island setting compared to other Ninjago sets focused on vehicles or temples. While Destiny's Bounty provides a large ship build and Temple of Airjitzu offers a detailed building structure, Tiger Widow Island delivers a distinct play experience with its hidden features and exclusive minifigures. It's a good choice for those seeking a smaller, more focused Ninjago adventure.

5 Minifigures Included

The set features several exclusive minifigures, including the imposing Dogshank bigfig. Nya (Skybound) and Cole Ghost with Head Wrap (Skybound) are also unique to this set, making it a desirable addition for minifigure collectors.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count
450
Parts cataloged in this inventory
179 unique parts, 423 pieces
Minifigures
5

The official piece count includes the 27 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

The set offers a decent selection of reddish-brown and green elements, useful for creating natural landscapes and foliage. The inclusion of Light Bluish Gray Weapon Spike Flexible 3.5L adds textural detail to the island's rugged appearance.

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💎 Notable Parts

Green Plant, Leaves 6 x 5 Swordleaf with Clip [Thick Open O Clip] (6x)
Dark Brown Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] (6x)
Reddish Brown Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 4 Petals (6x)
Sand Green Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges (4x)
Dark Red Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Medium (6x)

💡 MOC Potential

🌳 Expand the island into a larger archipelago with additional foliage and rock formations.
🏙 Transform the island into a hidden pirate cove with additional structures and details.
🚢 Create a shipwreck scene integrated into the island's landscape.

From the community

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What Reddit Says

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What YouTubers Say

Based on 8 videos

3.0/5

Mixed

0% positive

BlockTalk summary

Brick Builder offers a highly positive review of the LEGO Ninjago Tiger Widow Island set, highlighting the amazing new minifigure designs for Cole and Nia. He highly recommends it to both Ninjago fans and general LEGO enthusiasts, calling it one of his favorite builds.

Community Sentiment

Based on 8 YouTube reviews

Reddit

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YouTube

3.0/5

Mixed

0% positive

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What the Community Says

6 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk summary

Brick Builder offers a highly positive review of the LEGO Ninjago Tiger Widow Island set, highlighting the amazing new minifigure designs for Cole and Nia. He highly recommends it to both Ninjago fans and general LEGO enthusiasts, calling it one of his favorite builds.

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

Building Instructions

2 booklets, as PDF

  1. 01 BI 3017/100+4/65+200g, 70604 V29 Download PDF
  2. 02 BI 3017/100+4/65+200g, 70604 V39 Download PDF

Inventory Statistics

Inventory version 1

180 Unique Parts

450 Official Piece Count

423 Cataloged Inventory Pieces

5 Minifigures

40 Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 27 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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