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Build Jay's Lightning Jet EVO

Take to the skies with this 146-piece Ninjago set. Upgrade your jet with golden blades and stud shooters for thrilling ninja adventures!

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🏛 Ninjago
Set #71784

Jay's Lightning Jet EVO

Jay's Lightning Jet EVO is a fantastic entry point into the Ninjago universe.

🏆 Best For: Younger LEGO fans and Ninjago enthusiasts ⏱ 1.0 hr build 🧩 146 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.0 from 1 reviews

Fans appreciate the set's swooshable design and ease of build, making it a great gift for younger Ninjago fans. Some feel the set is slightly overpriced for the piece count, but the overall play experience is positive.

📝 Our Take

Jay's Lightning Jet EVO is a fantastic entry point into the Ninjago universe. This set offers a sleek and swooshable jet design, perfect for imaginative play and introducing younger builders to the world of Ninjago.

This set is perfect for kids aged 6+ and Ninjago enthusiasts looking for a quick and fun build. The EVO feature adds a layer of customization, while the included Jay minifigure enhances the play experience.

Skip this if you're an experienced builder seeking a complex and challenging project. Consider larger Ninjago sets with more intricate designs and higher piece counts for a more engaging build.

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🧱 Building Experience

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146
Pieces
1.0h
Build Time
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Beginner
Difficulty
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22cm × 21cm × 6cm
Dimensions
Build Highlights:
  • Simple and straightforward building process
  • EVO feature allows for customization of the jet
  • Sturdy design for active play
  • Bright color scheme and sleek aesthetics

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable
C+
Investment Grade
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Jay's Lightning Jet EVO, being a smaller and retired Ninjago set, presents a moderate investment opportunity. Its low price point and relatively small piece count mean it won't likely see explosive growth. However, the Ninjago theme's enduring popularity and the set's retirement status could lead to a slow but steady appreciation, especially if kept in pristine condition. The single minifigure, while not exclusive, adds a bit of appeal for minifigure collectors. The risk is relatively low due to the set's affordability, but the potential return is also limited.

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📖 About This Set

Give ninja fans aged 7+ the chance to soar into the skies over NINJAGO® City with Jay’s Lightning Jet EVO (71784). This supercool jet can be upgraded into an even bigger and more intimidating model by adding 2 stud shooters, golden blades and a golden rudder.

The best aerial adventures for ninja fans
This lightning jet building set comes with a Jay minifigure for kids to place inside the cockpit and play out high-flying ninja adventures. Kids can also combine it with other NINJAGO sets in their collection to enjoy even more playtime action.

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  • Ninja jet toy – Kids enjoy playtime adventures high in the sky with this LEGO® NINJAGO® Jay’s Lightning Jet EVO (71784) set
  • 1 minifigure – Playset includes a Jay minifigure, armed with a sword, for kids to place behind the controls in the jet’s cockpit for fast aerial adventures
  • Upgradable NINJAGO® jet – Kids can upgrade the jet to make it bigger and more intimidating by adding 2 stud shooters, golden blades and a golden rudder
  • More ninja action – Look out for Nya’s Water Dragon EVO (71800), Lloyd’s Mech Battle EVO (71781), Kai’s Mech Rider EVO (71783) and other sets in the LEGO® NINJAGO® range
  • Fun LEGO® gift idea – This 146-piece toy for kids aged 7+ lets them play as they build and can be given as an everyday treat, birthday present or holiday gift
  • Play on the go – Measuring over 2.5 in. (6 cm) high, 8.5 in. (22 cm) long and 8.5 in. (21 cm) wide, the LEGO® NINJAGO® jet can be used by passionate ninja fans at home or taken on their travels
  • A new way to build – TheLEGO® Builder app guides kids on an intuitive building adventure. They can save sets, track their progress and zoom in and rotate models in 3D while they build
  • Premium quality – For more than 6 decades, LEGO® bricks have been made to ensure they connect consistently every time
  • Always in safe hands – LEGO® building bricks meet stringent global safety standards

Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other entry-level Ninjago sets, Jay's Lightning Jet EVO offers a unique jet design and the EVO customization feature. While sets like Kai's Fire Dragon EVO (71762-1) offer a different building experience with a dragon, Jay's jet provides a more streamlined and swooshable model. This set is a good choice for those who prefer vehicles over creatures in their Ninjago collection.

1 Minifigures Included

The set includes a Jay - EVO minifigure with wraparounds. This version of Jay is common across several EVO sets in the Ninjago theme, making it less rare but still a desirable addition to a collection.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 64 unique parts • 138 total pieces

Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on Side Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 11476 Black
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 Bright Light Yellow
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 Blue
Panel 1 x 4 x 1 with Rounded Corners [Thin Wall] Panel 1 x 4 x 1 w...
Part #: 15207 Blue
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Blue
Plate Round Corners 2 x 6 Double Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 18980 Bright Light Yellow
Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel Top / Base - Hollow Clip [Complete Assembly] Hinge Plate 1 x 4...
Part #: 1927 Blue
Weapon Sword / Katana / Shamshir with Capped Pommel [Square Guard] Weapon Sword / Ka...
Part #: 21459 Pearl Gold
Tile Special 2 x 3 Pentagonal Tile Special 2 x ...
Part #: 22385 Blue
Wedge Sloped 4 x 4 Pointed Wedge Sloped 4 x ...
Part #: 22391 Blue
Bar Holder with Hole and Bar Handle Bar Holder with H...
Part #: 23443 Pearl Gold
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Pearl Gold
Wedge Plate 3 x 6 Cut Corners Wedge Plate 3 x 6...
Part #: 2419 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2432 Tan
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2432 Blue
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2540 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 3 Tile 2 x 3
Part #: 26603 Tan
Windscreen 6 x 4 x 1 Hexagonal with Handle Windscreen 6 x 4 ...
Part #: 27262 Trans-Brown
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4 [Rounded Corners at Bottom, Square Corners at Top] Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 28802 Black
Lever Small Base with Black Lever Lever Small Base ...
Part #: 298c02 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 3 Brick 2 x 3
Part #: 3002 Tan
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Black
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Bright Light Yellow
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 Black
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 White
Slope 45° 2 x 4 Slope 45° 2 x 4
Part #: 3037 Blue
Wedge Plate 4 x 4 Cut Corner Wedge Plate 4 x 4...
Part #: 30503 Black
Tile 2 x 2 with Gold Shield, Asian Symbol print Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068bpr9446 Blue
Technic Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 [+ Opening] and Bottom Pin Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 32064a Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 35480 Yellow
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Black
Technic Axle 4 Technic Axle 4
Part #: 3705 Red
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Bright Light Yellow
Slope Inverted 33° 3 x 2 [Connections between Studs] Slope Inverted 33...
Part #: 3747b Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 10 Plate 2 x 10
Part #: 3832 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Tan
Slope 33° 3 x 1 Slope 33° 3 x 1
Part #: 4286 Blue
Wedge Curved Inverted 6 x 4 Wedge Curved Inve...
Part #: 43713 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Open O Top Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 44861 Light Bluish Gray
Slope Inverted 45° 4 x 2 Double with 2 x 2 Recessed Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 4871 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 3 x 1 No Studs Slope Curved 3 x ...
Part #: 50950 Blue
Slope Curved 3 x 1 No Studs Slope Curved 3 x ...
Part #: 50950 Dark Blue
Wedge Plate 2 x 4 Wedge Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 51739 Blue
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Bright Light Yellow
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 White
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 Trans-Orange
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60897 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Red
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Pearl Gold
Large Figure Wing, Small Large Figure Wing...
Part #: 61800 Pearl Gold
Tile 1 x 3 Tile 1 x 3
Part #: 63864 Blue
Tile 1 x 3 Tile 1 x 3
Part #: 63864 Bright Light Yellow
Plate Round Corners 4 x 4 x 2/3 Circle with Reduced Knobs Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 66792 Light Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 4 x 3 with 3 Layers, 1 x 3 Cutout on Underside Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 66955 Blue
Brick Round, Half 1 x 2 Brick Round, Half...
Part #: 68013 Light Bluish Gray
Launcher, Plate Special 1 x 2 with Mini Blaster Square Launcher, Plate S...
Part #: 69754 Pearl Gold
Launcher Trigger, Weapon Gun Trigger Launcher Trigger,...
Part #: 69755 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 2 Rounded with Center Bars Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 77808 Dark Bluish Gray
Flag 2 x 2 Trapezoid with Flared Area between Clips Flag 2 x 2 Trapez...
Part #: 80324 Blue
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Blue
Wedge Plate 3 x 4 with Stud Notches [Reinforced Underside] Wedge Plate 3 x 4...
Part #: 90194 Black
Plate 2 x 14 Plate 2 x 14
Part #: 91988 Black
Panel 1 x 2 x 1 with Rounded Corners and Central Divider Panel 1 x 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 93095 Tan
Weapon Sword, Big Blade with Bar Weapon Sword, Big...
Part #: 98137 Pearl Gold
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Trans-Orange
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Dark Blue
Plate Special 2 x 2 x 2/3 with Two Studs On Side and Two Raised Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 99206 Black
Plate Special 2 x 2 x 2/3 with Two Studs On Side and Two Raised Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 99206 Tan
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Sloped Walls AKA Money / Gold Bar [Ingot] Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 99563 Black
The set features a good selection of blue and black pieces, useful for building vehicles and aircraft. The pearl gold accents add a touch of flair, while the hinge plates offer versatile building options for MOC enthusiasts.

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💎 Notable Parts

Pearl Gold Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove (7x) $1.75
Blue Wedge Plate 2 x 4 (4x) $0.40
Black Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on Side (4x) $0.60
Blue Flag 2 x 2 Trapezoid with Flared Area between Clips (4x) $0.80
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$3.55

💡 MOC Potential

🚀 Futuristic racer
🚢 Small stealth fighter
🤖 Posable mech

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📖 Building Instructions 3

Jay's Lightning Jet EVO Instructions
BI 3102, 96+4, 71784 V29
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Charts Inventory Statistics

64
Unique Parts
138
Total Pieces
1
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1