Walk on Water!
With Nya's Water Strider

Leap into action with this 494-piece mech from The LEGO Ninjago Movie. Featuring posable legs, a rotating cockpit, and 4 minifigures for ninja vs. shark army battles!

🏛 The LEGO Ninjago Movie
Set #70611

Water Strider

The Water Strider is a unique and eye-catching set from The LEGO Ninjago Movie.

🏆 Best For: Ninjago fans and LEGO enthusiasts who enjoy building unique vehicles with interesting articulation. ⏱ 4.0 hr build 🧩 494 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.1

Fans appreciate the Water Strider's unique design and posability, however some find the color scheme somewhat bland and the play features limited. The Nya minifigure with the cloth skirt is a highlight.

📝 Our Take

The Water Strider is a unique and eye-catching set from The LEGO Ninjago Movie. Its distinctive insect-inspired design, posable legs, and vibrant blue color scheme make it a standout model in any collection.

This set is perfect for Ninjago fans and those who appreciate unconventional LEGO vehicles. The build is engaging and results in a sturdy, playable model with cool action features, offering a fun experience for both kids and adult builders.

Skip this if you prefer more traditional vehicles or are looking for a larger, more complex build. Consider other Ninjago sets like the Fire Mech (70615-1) or Destiny's Bounty (70738-1) for a more substantial building experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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494
Pieces
4.0h
Build Time
📊
Intermediate
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • The innovative leg mechanism allows for dynamic posing and walking action.
  • The use of Technic elements adds stability and functionality to the model.
  • The trans-light blue elements create a striking visual effect.
  • Incorporates spring-loaded shooters for play.

📈 Investment Analysis

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Investment Grade
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The Water Strider is a retired set from a popular LEGO theme, The LEGO Ninjago Movie. While not the most iconic set from the theme, its unique design and relatively low original MSRP make it an interesting investment. The rising price trend indicates growing demand. However, its smaller piece count and the availability of other Ninjago sets may limit its potential for exponential growth. Still, expect steady appreciation, especially for sealed copies.

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Compare Similar Sets

The Water Strider offers a unique aesthetic compared to other Ninjago vehicles. While sets like the Fire Mech (70615-1) provide a larger, more imposing build, the Water Strider stands out with its insect-inspired design and articulated legs. If you're looking for something different and enjoy posable models, the Water Strider is a great choice. However, if you prefer a more traditional mech or a larger piece count, other Ninjago sets might be more appealing.

4 Minifigures Included

The set includes four minifigures: Nya and Kai in their Ninjago Movie attire, along with Puffer and a Shark Army Thug. Nya is unique to this set with her cloth skirt, making her a desirable addition to a Ninjago minifigure collection.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 118 unique parts • 398 total pieces

Flag 2 x 2 Square, Flat Clip Edge [Thick Clips] Flag 2 x 2 Square...
Part #: 11055 Blue
Bar Holder with Clip Bar Holder with Clip
Part #: 11090 Black
Plate Round 6 x 6 with Hole Plate Round 6 x 6...
Part #: 11213 Light Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Curved 10 x 1 [Symmetric Inside Ridges] Brick Curved 10 x...
Part #: 13731 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 5.9mm Towball Socket Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 14418 Light Bluish Gray
Exhaust Pipe with Technic Pin - Flat End, Rounded Hole Exhaust Pipe with...
Part #: 14682 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 2 Corner Tile 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 14719 Blue
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 14769 Black
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 Black
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 Light Bluish Gray
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Hole Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 15535 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with 2/3 Cutout [New Version] Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 15672 Black
Technic Gear 20 Tooth Double Bevel with Axle Hole Type 1 [+ Opening] Technic Gear 20 T...
Part #: 18575 Black
Launcher Trigger, Weapon Rapid Shooter, Flat Axle Hole Launcher Trigger,...
Part #: 18587 Light Bluish Gray
Launcher, Weapon Rapid Shooter Six Barrel, 3 Fingers Launcher, Weapon ...
Part #: 18588 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handles on Ends Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 18649 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Pin Hole Underneath Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 18677 Black
Windscreen 6 x 10 x 4 Curved Windscreen 6 x 10...
Part #: 18729 Trans-Clear
Brick Special 2 x 4 x 1 1/3 with Pin Holes and 2 x 2 Recessed Brick Special 2 x...
Part #: 18975 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round Corners 2 x 6 Double Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 18980 Light Bluish Gray
Weapon Sword / Katana / Shamshir with Capped Pommel [Square Guard] Weapon Sword / Ka...
Part #: 21459 Flat Silver
Slope Inverted 45° 6 x 2 Double with 2 x 4 Recessed Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 22889 Black
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Light Bluish Gray
Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 2 x 2...
Part #: 24299 Black
Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 2 x 2...
Part #: 24307 Black
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Trans-Light Blue
Technic Axle 3 with Stop Technic Axle 3 wi...
Part #: 24316 Reddish Brown
Minifig Neckwear Ninja Face Scarf Minifig Neckwear ...
Part #: 24504 Black
Tassel with 1 x 1 Round Stud Tassel with 1 x 1...
Part #: 25375 Black
Technic Brick 1 x 10 [9 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 2730 Black
Flexible Ribbed Hose 8mm Ends 10L Flexible Ribbed H...
Part #: 27328 Flat Silver
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 2780 Black
Technic Motorcycle Pivot Technic Motorcycl...
Part #: 2904 Black
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Tan
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Trans-Light Blue
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Black
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Blue
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Blue
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Black
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 White
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Black
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 11× Trans-Light Blue
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Black
Technic Axle 2 Notched Technic Axle 2 No...
Part #: 32062 Black
Technic Knob Wheel Technic Knob Wheel
Part #: 32072 Black
Technic Axle 5 Technic Axle 5
Part #: 32073 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced Technic Bush 1/2 ...
Part #: 32123b 14× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Gear 12 Tooth Double Bevel Technic Gear 12 T...
Part #: 32270 Black
Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32316 Black
Technic Brick 4 x 6 with 2 x 4 Opening Technic Brick 4 x...
Part #: 32531 Black
Sticker Sheet for Set 70611-1 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 33389 [No Color/Any Color]
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Black
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Brick 1 x 4 [3 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3701 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 4 Technic Axle 4
Part #: 3705 Red
Technic Axle 6 Technic Axle 6
Part #: 3706 Black
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Black
Technic Plate 2 x 8 [7 Holes] Technic Plate 2 x...
Part #: 3738 Black
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 3937 Blue
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate Thin Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 3938 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Blue
Technic Beam 1 x 9 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 40490 Black
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Light, Bar Hole [Thick Ring] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4081b 10× Blue
Technic Wedge Belt Wheel [aka Pulley] Technic Wedge Bel...
Part #: 4185 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with 2 Pin Holes Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 42003 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Pin 1/2 Technic Pin 1/2
Part #: 4274 Light Bluish Gray
Dish 6 x 6 Inverted, Radar / Webbed [Anti-studs at 90°] Dish 6 x 6 Invert...
Part #: 4285b Trans-Light Blue
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 43093 Blue
Dish 3 x 3 Inverted [Radar] Dish 3 x 3 Invert...
Part #: 43898 Black
Technic Rotation Joint Disk with Pin Hole and 3L Beam Thick Technic Rotation ...
Part #: 44224 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Rotation Joint Disk with Pin and 3L Beam Thick Technic Rotation ...
Part #: 44225 Light Bluish Gray
Dish 6 x 6 Inverted (Radar) with Solid Studs Dish 6 x 6 Invert...
Part #: 44375b Black
Brick Special 1 x 1 Studs on 4 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4733 Light Bluish Gray
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] Dish 2 x 2 Invert...
Part #: 4740 Trans-Light Blue
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 48336 Light Bluish Gray
Bar 1L with Clip [Cut Edges and One Side Hole] [Gap in Clip] Bar 1L with Clip ...
Part #: 48729b Dark Bluish Gray
Wedge Plate 2 x 4 Wedge Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 51739 Light Bluish Gray
Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Small Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 53451 Flat Silver
Technic Axle 8 with Stop Technic Axle 8 wi...
Part #: 55013 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Brick Modified 2 x 2 with Ball and Axle Hole, with 6 Holes in Ball Technic Brick Mod...
Part #: 57909b Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 59443 Red
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 Trans-Dark Blue
Plate Round 4 x 4 with Pin Hole Plate Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 60474 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round 4 x 4 with Pin Hole Plate Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 60474 Black
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 60476 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thick with Pin Hole and Axle Hole Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 60483 Black
Equipment Hose Nozzle / Gun with Side String Hole Simplified Equipment Hose No...
Part #: 60849 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 6091 Black
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 6091 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 28× Trans-Light Blue
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Orange
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Flat Silver
Turntable 4 x 4 Square Base, Locking Turntable 4 x 4 S...
Part #: 61485 Black
Technic Pin Connector Round [Slotted] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 62462 Black
Technic Pin Connector Round [Slotted] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 62462 Flat Silver
Bar 6L with Stop Ring Bar 6L with Stop ...
Part #: 63965 Black
Wedge Curved 4 x 3 No Studs [Plain] Wedge Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 64225 Black
Technic Panel Fairing # 4 Small Smooth Long, Side B Technic Panel Fai...
Part #: 64391 Black
Animal, Fish [Hollow Stud Mouth] Animal, Fish [Hol...
Part #: 64648 Bright Light Blue
Technic Panel Fairing # 3 Small Smooth Long, Side A Technic Panel Fai...
Part #: 64683 Black
Technic Axle 1.5 with Perpendicular Axle Connector (Technic Pole Reverser Handle) Technic Axle 1.5 ...
Part #: 6553 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 6558 Blue
Technic Axle 3 with Stud Technic Axle 3 wi...
Part #: 6587 Dark Tan
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Towball Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 6628 Black
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 Black
Hose, Ribbed 7mm D. 9L / 7.2cm Hose, Ribbed 7mm ...
Part #: 78c09 Black
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 White
Technic Pin Connector Double with Bar [2 Holes] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 85940 Black
Cylinder Half 2 x 4 x 5 with 1 x 2 cutout Cylinder Half 2 x...
Part #: 85941 Trans-Light Blue
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Tan
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Blue
Brick Round 4 x 4 Centre Hole Brick Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 87081 Black
Technic Axle 4 with Stop Technic Axle 4 wi...
Part #: 87083 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Gear 20 Tooth Bevel with Pin Hole Technic Gear 20 T...
Part #: 87407 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 2 x 2 with Grooves and Axle Hole Brick Special 2 x...
Part #: 90258 Dark Bluish Gray
Weapon Pike / Spear Elaborate with Flat Silver Tip Weapon Pike / Spe...
Part #: 90391pr0003 Reddish Brown
Technic Brick Special 2 x 2 with Ball Socket Wide and Axle Hole Technic Brick Spe...
Part #: 92013 Trans-Light Blue
Plate Special 1 x 4 with 2 Studs Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 92593 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Angled Handles on Side Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 92692 Black
Brick Round 2 x 2 [Grill] Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 92947 Light Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 4 x 2 No Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 93606 Black
Brick Round 2 x 2 Truncated Cone Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 98100 Black
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Light Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99780 Dark Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99781 White
The Water Strider features a good selection of trans-light blue elements, perfect for creating aquatic-themed MOCs. The black curved slopes are also useful for shaping vehicles and organic forms.

💎 Notable Parts

Trans-Light Blue Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud (28x) $1.40
Light Bluish Gray Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced (14x) $0.70
Trans-Light Blue Plate 1 x 2 (11x) $0.55
Black Brick Curved 10 x 1 [Symmetric Inside Ridges] (8x) $0.80
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$3.45

💡 MOC Potential

🤖 Transform into a larger, more complex mech suit.
🌳 Create a robotic insect swarm.
🚗 Design a futuristic all-terrain vehicle.

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BrickVault's detailed review of the LEGO Ninjago Movie Water Strider (70611) praises the easy cockpit access and simplistic design, contributing to an agile aesthetic. The reviewer also speculates on the potential functionality of the side panels, suggesting they might represent a force field.

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BrickVault's detailed review of the LEGO Ninjago Movie Water Strider (70611) praises the easy cockpit access and simplistic design, contributing to an agile aesthetic. The reviewer also speculates on the potential functionality of the side panels, suggesting they might represent a force field.

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

Charts Inventory Statistics

118
Unique Parts
398
Total Pieces
4
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1