How many pieces are in the Empire Dragon?

Empire Dragon contains 286 pieces.

What age is the Empire Dragon recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 8+.

When was the Empire Dragon released?

Empire Dragon was released in 2020.

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🏛 Ninjago

Set #71713

Empire Dragon

The Empire Dragon is a striking and affordable Ninjago set.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 8+ · Beginner build Younger LEGO enthusiasts and Ninjago fans
Build: 286 pieces · about 2 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $29.99 list price · 10.5¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★☆☆ 3.8 community rating from 90 ratings

Fans generally appreciate the Empire Dragon for its cool design and playability, especially younger builders. Some criticize the set for being too simple and lacking advanced building techniques.

$29.99

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📝 Our Take

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The Empire Dragon is a striking and affordable Ninjago set. This set offers a great entry point into the Ninjago universe, featuring a cool dragon design and key characters from the series.

This set is perfect for younger Ninjago fans and those looking for a quick, fun build. The build is straightforward and engaging, resulting in a playable dragon figure.

Skip this if you're an advanced builder seeking a complex and challenging project. Consider larger Ninjago dragon sets for a more intricate building experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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286

Pieces

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2.0h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

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14cm × 39cm × 14cm

Dimensions

Build Highlights:

Simple, fun build perfect for younger builders
Posable dragon with articulated wings and legs
Bright color scheme with dark turquoise accents
Includes three minifigures for play

📈 Investment Analysis

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C+

Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

The Empire Dragon, while a retired set, may not be a top-tier investment. Its piece count is relatively low, and it lacks extremely rare elements. However, its connection to the popular Ninjago theme gives it some appeal. Over time, it could see modest appreciation, especially if kept sealed. The minifigures may also contribute to its value, particularly Unagami. Consider it a long-term hold with limited risk and moderate potential.

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⚖ Compare Similar Sets

The Empire Dragon provides a smaller, more accessible dragon build compared to larger Ninjago sets. It's a good starting point for younger fans or those on a budget. Alternatives include the Ice Dragon Attack (2260-1), which offers a different dragon design, or the Fire Stone Mech (71720-1) if you prefer mechs.

3 Minifigures Included

Lloyd / Digi Lloyd - Katana Holders

5 parts

B+

Kai / Digi Kai with Shoulder Armor

Includes three minifigures: Digi Lloyd, Digi Kai, and the exclusive Unagami. Unagami is the most desirable minifigure, adding value to the set.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 286
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 113 unique parts, 279 pieces
Minifigures: 3

LEGO counts 286 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 295, including the 16 parts inside the minifigures; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. 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.

Weapon Sword (Uru...

Part #: 10050 1× Pearl Titanium

Bar Holder with Clip

Part #: 11090 2× Black

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 11214 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 11477 2× Black

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 13564 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 14418 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 14419 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 14704 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 15068 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 15068 1× Black

Launcher Trigger,...

Part #: 15392 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Launcher, Plate S...

Part #: 15403 2× Black

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 15456 3× Black

Tile Special Roun...

Part #: 15535 1× Black

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 15712 2× Black

Flag 5 x 6 Hexago...

Part #: 17979 1× Trans-Neon Orange

Wheel 18 x 12 wit...

Part #: 18976 2× Flat Silver

Weapon Sword / Ka...

Part #: 21459 4× Yellowish Green

Tile Special 2 x ...

Part #: 22385 5× Black

Brick Wedged, Slo...

Part #: 22391 2× Pearl Titanium

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Curved Inve...

Part #: 24201 1× Black

Brick Curved 3 x ...

Part #: 24309 1× Black

Plate 2 x 12

Part #: 2445 1× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 26047 2× Black

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 2654 1× Trans-Red

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 26604 2× Black

Weapon Pike / Spe...

Part #: 27257 4× Trans-Neon Orange

Tile Special 2 x ...

Part #: 27263 2× Black

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 2780 4× Black

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 29119 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 29120 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 2 with ...

Part #: 3003pr9999 1× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30136 3× Black

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 5× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 3× Black

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 3× Black

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 11× Dark Turquoise

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 1× Black

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 1× Black

Bar 4L (Lightsabe...

Part #: 30374 1× Trans-Neon Orange

Bar 4L (Lightsabe...

Part #: 30374 2× Trans-Neon Green

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3049d 1× Black

Hinge Cylinder 1 ...

Part #: 30553 3× Black

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 1× Trans-Clear

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 1× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32523 2× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 34103 2× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 35480 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...

Part #: 36840 2× Black

Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...

Part #: 36841 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3700 2× Black

Weapon Sword Curv...

Part #: 37341a 2× Trans-Neon Green

Weapon Dagger / K...

Part #: 37341b 2× Trans-Neon Green

Weapon Sword Blad...

Part #: 37341c 2× Trans-Neon Green

Weapon Scythe / H...

Part #: 37341d 2× Trans-Neon Green

Weapon Scythe / H...

Part #: 37341e 2× Trans-Neon Green

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3747b 1× Black

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 2× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3839b 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 1× Trans-Neon Orange

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 5× Dark Turquoise

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 1× Black

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 41747 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 41748 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 43093 2× Blue

Brick Wedged, Slo...

Part #: 43710 1× Black

Brick Wedged, Slo...

Part #: 43711 1× Black

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 43713 1× Black

Wedge Plate 3 x 2...

Part #: 43722 3× Dark Turquoise

Wedge Plate 3 x 2...

Part #: 43723 3× Dark Turquoise

Brick Curved 6 x 2

Part #: 44126 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 44301b 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 44302a 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Mudguard 2 x 4 wi...

Part #: 44674 1× Dark Turquoise

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 1× Trans-Clear

Technic Rotation ...

Part #: 47455 4× Black

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 47456 2× Black

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 47457 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Brick Spe...

Part #: 48169 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Brick Spe...

Part #: 48171 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Brick Spe...

Part #: 48172 1× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 48336 6× Black

Brick Wedged, Slo...

Part #: 48933 2× Black

Engine / Air Scoo...

Part #: 50943 1× Pearl Titanium

Brick Curved 3 x ...

Part #: 50950 2× Black

Wedge Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 51739 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Brick Spe...

Part #: 57909b 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 2× Trans-Red

Brick Sloped 18° ...

Part #: 61409 8× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 4× Trans-Neon Orange

Brick Special 2 x...

Part #: 6232 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 63868 4× Black

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 64391 1× Black

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 64683 1× Black

Game Controller /...

Part #: 65080pat0001 2× White

Large Figure Weap...

Part #: 65184 2× Trans-Neon Orange

Minifig Gameplaye...

Part #: 65191pr0001 2× Trans-Neon Green

Weapon Sword with...

Part #: 65272pat0002 1× White

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 6628 1× Black

Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 66302 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 85861 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 85984 4× Dark Turquoise

Technic Brick Spe...

Part #: 92013 4× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 92280 8× Black

Hinge Plate 2 x 2...

Part #: 92582 3× Black

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 93274 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Sports Ice Skate

Part #: 93555 8× Flat Silver

Weapon Sword, Big...

Part #: 98137 1× Pearl Titanium

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 99207 4× Black

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 99563 4× Pearl Titanium

Sports Ski withou...

Part #: 99774 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99780 8× Dark Bluish Gray

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99781 1× Black

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99781 4× Dark Turquoise

The set contains a good selection of black and dark bluish gray parts, useful for MOC building. The dark turquoise elements add a pop of color and are relatively uncommon.

Community Insights

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What Reddit Says

No Reddit discussions found for this set.

What YouTubers Say

Based on 6 videos

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

BlockTalk AI

YouTube reviews of the LEGO Ninjago Empire Dragon (71713) are generally neutral, focusing on showcasing the set's features and build process. Reviewers like just2good and Ashnflash provide standard set reviews without strong positive or negative opinions.

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Hfmasters • 15.3K views Review

Community Sentiment

Based on 6 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 highlights the metallic titanium and stone metal grey colors of the set, while Ashnflash invites viewers to share their thoughts on the Empire Dragon. Hfmasters continues a series of Ninjago 2020 set reviews, indicating a focus on completeness rather than strong opinions.