How many pieces are in the Kai's Golden Dragon Raider?

Kai's Golden Dragon Raider contains 624 pieces.

What age is the Kai's Golden Dragon Raider recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 8+.

When was the Kai's Golden Dragon Raider released?

Kai's Golden Dragon Raider was released in 2022.

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🏛 Ninjago

Set #71773

Kai's Golden Dragon Raider

Kai's Golden Dragon Raider is a visually striking and fun vehicle from the Ninjago: Crystallized series.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 8+ · Intermediate build Ninjago fans and builders who enjoy vehicle models with play features
Build: 624 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $89.99 list price · 14.4¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★★☆ 4.2 community rating from 92 ratings

Fans appreciate the Golden Dragon Raider's unique transformation feature and the detailed minifigure selection, especially Golden Dragon Zane. Some find the color scheme a bit repetitive and the price somewhat high for the piece count, but overall it's a well-received set.

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📝 Our Take

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Kai's Golden Dragon Raider is a visually striking and fun vehicle from the Ninjago: Crystallized series. The set features a unique walker mode transformation and a good selection of minifigures, making it appealing for both play and display.

This set is perfect for Ninjago fans aged 8+ who enjoy vehicles with transforming features. The build offers a good balance of challenge and fun, and the included minifigures enhance play possibilities.

Skip this if you're looking for a more complex or challenging build experience. While visually appealing, the build is fairly straightforward. Consider sets like the Ninjago City Gardens for a more intricate project.

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🧱 Building Experience

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624

Pieces

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4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

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13cm × 35cm × 19cm

Dimensions

Build Highlights:

Transforming from road mode to walker mode is a unique and engaging feature.
The use of Technic elements provides stability and functionality to the model.
The golden dragon blades add a distinctive visual element.
The cockpit and cannon features enhance playability.

📈 Investment Analysis

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

Kai's Golden Dragon Raider has moderate investment potential. As a retired Ninjago set, it benefits from the theme's consistent popularity. The set includes a good selection of minifigures, including Golden Dragon Zane, which adds to its collectibility. However, the relatively high MSRP and piece count might limit significant appreciation. Monitor secondary market prices and demand for similar Ninjago sets to gauge its long-term investment prospects. The set's play features might also appeal to collectors looking for sets that offer more than just display value.

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⚖ Compare Similar Sets

Kai's Golden Dragon Raider offers a unique transforming vehicle experience within the Ninjago theme. Compared to sets like the Fire Stone Mech (71720-1), this set provides a different style of play with its walker mode. While the price point is similar to other Ninjago sets, the Golden Dragon Raider offers a distinctive aesthetic and play feature that may appeal to collectors and fans.

7 Minifigures Included

Skylor, Pearl Gold Shoulder Armor

5 parts

B+

Kai, Crystalized Armor

The set includes seven minifigures, with Golden Dragon Zane being a standout due to his unique design and pearl gold elements. Skylor and Kai also feature exclusive crystallized armor, adding to the set's collectibility.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 624
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 168 unique parts, 597 pieces
Minifigures: 7

LEGO counts 624 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 635, including the 38 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.

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The set features a good variety of Technic parts and a decent amount of Pearl Gold elements, useful for builders looking to add detail and functionality to their MOCs. The quantity of Dark Tan brackets is also a plus for structural building.

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💎 Notable Parts

Dark Tan Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted (20x) $1.00

Pearl Gold Tile Special 1 x 2 with Sloped Walls AKA Money / Gold Bar [Ingot] (14x) $2.80

Dark Bluish Gray Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 1L Axle (13x) $1.30

Pearl Gold Fin Jagged with Axle Hole (8x) $1.60

Flat Silver Plate Special 1 x 4 with Angled Tubes (6x) $1.50

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$8.20

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Alternate armored vehicle designs

🤖 Transforming mech variations

🏛 Ninjago-themed fortress or outpost

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BlockTalk AI

Wency's Toys Channel finds the LEGO Ninjago Kai's Golden Dragon Raider an interesting build due to its modular design with the main body constructed first, followed by the wheels and limbs. The reviewer appreciates the unique vehicle design, the inclusion of a flight drone, and the knob for adjusting the artillery angle.