How many pieces are in the Journey to the Skull Dungeons?

Journey to the Skull Dungeons contains 401 pieces.

When was the Journey to the Skull Dungeons released?

Journey to the Skull Dungeons was released in 2020.

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🏛 Ninjago

Set #71717

Journey to the Skull Dungeons

Journey to the Skull Dungeons is an underrated Ninjago set with great play features.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 7+ · Beginner build Young Ninjago fans and those new to LEGO building
Build: 401 pieces · about 2.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $29.99 list price · 7.5¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★★☆ 4.1 community rating from 194 ratings

Fans appreciate the engaging play features and the exclusive Murt minifigure, making it a fun set for kids. Some reviewers note that the build is relatively simple and lacks complexity for advanced builders.

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📝 Our Take

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Journey to the Skull Dungeons is an underrated Ninjago set with great play features. This set captures the spirit of adventure with its dungeon setting, traps, and engaging minifigures.

This set is perfect for Ninjago fans and younger builders. The build is straightforward and fun, and the play features provide hours of entertainment.

Skip this if you're looking for a more complex build or a larger display piece. Consider other Ninjago sets with higher piece counts.

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🧱 Building Experience

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401

Pieces

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2.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Simple but engaging dungeon design
Fun play features like traps and hidden compartments
Great minifigure selection
Easy-to-follow instructions

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

Journey to the Skull Dungeons, being a retired Ninjago set, holds moderate investment potential. Its initial MSRP was relatively low, which made it accessible to a broad audience, and the rising price trend indicates growing demand. While not the most iconic set, its playability and minifigure selection contribute to its appeal. However, its piece count is moderate, which may limit significant appreciation compared to larger, more complex sets. The Ninjago theme generally performs well, but careful monitoring of the secondary market is essential.

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Journey to the Skull Dungeons offers a unique dungeon experience within the Ninjago theme, focusing on playability and adventure. Compared to larger Ninjago sets, it's more accessible in terms of price and build complexity, making it a good choice for younger fans. While it may not have the same display presence as bigger sets, its engaging features and solid minifigure selection make it a worthwhile addition to any Ninjago collection.

4 Minifigures Included

The set includes Hero versions of Jay, Lloyd, and Nya, plus the exclusive Murt minifigure. The hero characters are common, but Murt is unique to this set, increasing its collectibility.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 401
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 129 unique parts, 381 pieces
Minifigures: 4

LEGO counts 401 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 402, including the 21 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.

Bar Holder with Clip

Part #: 11090 12× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 11211 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Wedged, Slo...

Part #: 13548 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 15100 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 3× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 2× Black

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 15672 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 4 Stu...

Part #: 15706 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 15712 3× Pearl Gold

Plate Round Half ...

Part #: 18646 2× Orange

Plate Special Rou...

Part #: 18674 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Round Corne...

Part #: 18980 2× Orange

Tile Special Roun...

Part #: 20482 3× Reddish Brown

Weapon Sword / Ka...

Part #: 21459 2× Flat Silver

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 22388 5× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 22388 3× Reddish Brown

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 22885 1× Red

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 1× Black

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 2× Dark Tan

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 1× Reddish Brown

Technic Axle 3 wi...

Part #: 24316 1× Reddish Brown

Weapon Spear Tip ...

Part #: 24482 1× Pearl Gold

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 2449 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2 x 5 w...

Part #: 2454b 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 6

Part #: 2456 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2458 1× Light Bluish Gray

Weapon Sword / Sa...

Part #: 25111 1× Flat Silver

Tassel with 1 x 1...

Part #: 25375 1× Pearl Gold

Wedge Plate 2 x 2...

Part #: 26601 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 2 x 3

Part #: 26603 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Insect, Spider wi...

Part #: 29111 1× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2921 3× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 5× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 6× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 1× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 1× Black

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 7× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 7× Trans-Orange

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 30094 2× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 1× Black

Brick 2 x 2 x 3

Part #: 30145 1× Light Bluish Gray

Rock 1 x 1 Jewel ...

Part #: 30153 1× Trans-Red

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Black

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Black

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 2× Orange

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 11× Black

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× White

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 7× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 6 x 10

Part #: 3033 1× Orange

Plate 4 x 8

Part #: 3035 1× Dark Tan

Bar 4L (Lightsabe...

Part #: 30374 7× Reddish Brown

Arm Mechanical wi...

Part #: 30377 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Rock 1 x 1 Crysta...

Part #: 30385 1× Trans-Dark Blue

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 11× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 6× Trans-Orange

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30414 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Round Corne...

Part #: 30565 4× Orange

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 1× Dark Red

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 7× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 1× Red

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 2× Reddish Brown

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 3× Trans-Orange

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 5× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 1× Red

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32034 1× Dark Brown

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 32039 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 32054 1× Black

Technic Axle 2 No...

Part #: 32062 4× Red

Brick 1 x 2 x 2 w...

Part #: 3245c 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special Rou...

Part #: 32828 1× Reddish Brown

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 33909 1× Dark Red

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 33909 14× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 3

Part #: 3622 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3665 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...

Part #: 36840 1× Black

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3701 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 4× Black

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Orange

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 1× Orange

Tile 1 x 1 Heart

Part #: 39739 3× Pearl Gold

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4070 5× Dark Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 4 x 2...

Part #: 41769 1× Reddish Brown

Wedge Plate 4 x 2...

Part #: 41769 3× Light Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 4 x 2...

Part #: 41770 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Pin 1/2 w...

Part #: 4274 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 4286 2× Reddish Brown

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 4286 2× Light Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 3 x 2...

Part #: 43722 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 3 x 2...

Part #: 43723 2× Black

Plate 1 x 10

Part #: 4477 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 3

Part #: 4519 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4733 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Tooth 1 x...

Part #: 48267 2× White

Technic Tooth 1 x...

Part #: 48267 1× Orange

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 48723 1× Reddish Brown

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 49668 1× Trans-Orange

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 53451 2× Dark Tan

Weapon Axe Head, ...

Part #: 53454 1× Flat Silver

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 53540 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 24× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 59443 2× Reddish Brown

Chain 16L [21 Links]

Part #: 60169 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Round 4 x 4...

Part #: 60474 2× Orange

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 60475b 2× Black

Brick Sloped 18° ...

Part #: 60477 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60478 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 65° ...

Part #: 60481 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Rock Panel Rectan...

Part #: 6082 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60897 9× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 61252 3× Black

Container Box 2 x...

Part #: 61780 1× Reddish Brown

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 62462 1× Black

Game Board, Ninja...

Part #: 6325698 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Tile 1 x 3

Part #: 63864 1× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 63868 5× Reddish Brown

Bar 6L with Stop ...

Part #: 63965 1× Reddish Brown

Weapon Lightsaber...

Part #: 64567 1× Pearl Titanium

Flame / Headwear ...

Part #: 64647 3× Trans-Bright Green

Brick Wedged, Slo...

Part #: 64867 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 6541 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 3× Reddish Brown

Weapon Sword with...

Part #: 66954pat0001 1× Black

Ninjago Die Spinn...

Part #: 66962 1× White

Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 67948 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Hinge Plate 1 x 4...

Part #: 73983 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Shield Round Bowe...

Part #: 75902pr0008 3× Flat Silver

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 85861 1× Reddish Brown

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 85861 1× Pearl Gold

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 85984 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 1× Black

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 1× Dark Tan

Bar 3L

Part #: 87994 1× Reddish Brown

Chain 6L [5 Links]

Part #: 92338 1× Pearl Gold

Bar 1L with Top S...

Part #: 92690 1× Reddish Brown

Bar 1L with Top S...

Part #: 92690 1× Pearl Titanium

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 93160 2× White

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 98283 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Arm Mechanical wi...

Part #: 98313 2× Pearl Titanium

Minifig Pot Small...

Part #: 98374 1× Pearl Titanium

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 99563 1× White

The set is predominantly Dark and Light Bluish Gray, offering a good selection of slopes and plates for MOC builders. The trans-orange elements add a vibrant touch and can be useful for creating lava or energy effects.

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💎 Notable Parts

Dark Bluish Gray Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) (24x) $1.20

Light Bluish Gray Plate Special 2 x 2 with Only 2 studs (14x) $1.40

Dark Bluish Gray Bar Holder with Clip (12x) $1.80

Reddish Brown Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand) (7x) $1.75

Trans-Orange Brick 1 x 1 (7x) $1.05

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$7.20

💡 MOC Potential

🏰 Expand the dungeon into a larger castle or fortress

🌳 Create a jungle temple scene

🏙 Design a hidden underground city

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The Terminator 360's speed build showcases the LEGO Ninjago Journey to the Skull Dungeons set, emphasizing its compatibility with other sets to create a larger dungeon layout. The review highlights the inclusion of four minifigures and the set's suitability for builders aged 7 and up.