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Epic Ninjago Battles Await

Join Lloyd and Jay in the fight against the Imperium Claw General! This 198-piece set brings the Dragons Rising TV series to life.

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🏛 Ninjago
Set #71790

Imperium Dragon Hunter Hound

The Imperium Dragon Hunter Hound is a fearsome addition to the Ninjago lineup.

🏆 Best For: Ideal for younger Ninjago fans or those looking for a quick and engaging build. ⏱ 1.5 hr build 🧩 198 pcs
★★★☆☆ 3.9 from 4 reviews

Fans appreciate the unique design of the Dragon Hunter Hound and the inclusion of three minifigures. However, some feel the set is overpriced for the piece count and that the build is somewhat simplistic.

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$19.99
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📝 Our Take

The Imperium Dragon Hunter Hound is a fearsome addition to the Ninjago lineup. This set captures the essence of the Dragons Rising series with its posable Photac Beast, complete with impressive claws and spikes, making it a visually striking and dynamic model.

This set is perfect for Ninjago enthusiasts and younger builders. With a relatively low piece count, it offers an engaging but not overly challenging building experience, and the inclusion of three minifigures enhances its playability.

Skip this if you're seeking a complex build or a larger dragon model. Consider sets like the LEGO Ninjago Green Dragon Mech Battle 71793 or the bigger dragons from the Ninjago theme for a more intricate and substantial build.

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🧱 Building Experience

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198
Pieces
1.5h
Build Time
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Beginner
Difficulty
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10cm × 20cm × 13cm
Dimensions
Build Highlights:
  • Posable head, tail, and legs allow for dynamic posing
  • Unique parts usage creates a distinctive creature design
  • Straightforward construction suitable for beginner builders
  • Quick build time makes it a satisfying project

📈 Investment Analysis

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⏳ Appreciating
The Imperium Dragon Hunter Hound has some investment potential, especially given its status as a retired set and the popularity of the Ninjago theme. The rising price trend indicates increasing demand. However, its lower piece count and relatively common minifigures may limit significant appreciation. While not a top-tier investment, it could hold its value or see modest gains over time, particularly if the Ninjago Dragons Rising series continues to gain popularity.

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📖 About This Set

Featuring a fearsome monster toy and 3 minifigures, this Imperium Dragon Hunter Hound (71790) playset gives kids everything they need to enjoy endless fun-filled hours as they play out daring battles from the NINJAGO® Dragons Rising TV series. This new-for-June 2023 Photac Beast has a posable head, tail and legs, as well as impressive claws and spikes.

Playset packed with minifigures and cool accessories
This LEGO® NINJAGO playset comes with 3 minifigures: ninja warriors Lloyd and Jay, who are armed with 2 katanas each, and the Imperium Claw General, who has large sword and can ride on the back of the Photac Beast using a saddle.

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  • Ninja monster toy – Imperium Dragon Hunter Hound (71790) playset for ninja fans aged 6+ to act out adventures from the NINJAGO® Dragons Rising TV series
  • 3 minifigures – This NINJAGO® set comes with Lloyd and Jay minifigures, who are armed with 2 katanas each, and an Imperium Claw General minifigure with a large sword
  • Posable creature – The Photac beast can move its head, tail and legs, and has a saddle on its back for the Imperium Claw General to mount
  • More ninja action – Look out for Sora’s Transforming Mech Bike Racer (71792), Lloyd and Arin’s Ninja Team Mechs (71794) and other sets in the LEGO® NINJAGO® range
  • Build and play – Before kids aged 6+ develop their good-vs.-evil storytelling skills in NINJAGO® City, they can first enjoy a creative build with this 198-piece playset
  • On the go – Measuring  over 4 in. (10 cm) high, 8 in. (20 cm) long and 5 in. (13 cm) wide, the Photac beast is a portable size to be taken by kids wherever they go
  • A new way to build – The LEGO® 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
  • Quality guaranteed – For more than 6 decades, LEGO® bricks have been made to ensure they easily connect every time
  • Always in safe hands – LEGO® building bricks meet stringent global safety standards

Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other Ninjago sets in the same price range, the Imperium Dragon Hunter Hound offers a unique creature build. While sets like the smaller Ninja vehicles focus on minifigure-scale action, this set emphasizes the creature itself. Collectors might choose this set for its distinctive design and the appeal of adding a unique beast to their Ninjago collection.

3 Minifigures Included

The set includes three minifigures: Lloyd and Jay in their Dragons Rising Robes, and an Imperium Claw General. These minifigures enhance play possibilities and add to the set's collectibility, although they are not exclusive.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 73 unique parts • 179 total pieces

Sticker Sheet for Set 71790-1 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 10103437 [No Color/Any Color]
Slope Curved 4 x 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Symmetric Ridges] Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 11153 Dark Red
Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 11211 Dark Red
Slope Curved 4 x 1 Inverted Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 13547 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 5.9mm Centre Side Towball Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 14417 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 5.9mm Towball Socket Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 14418 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 5.9mm Centre Side Towball Socket Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 14704 Light Bluish Gray
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Two Vertical Teeth / Tooth Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 15209 Black
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Towball and Hole Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 15456 Black
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Hole Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 15535 Black
Slope 45° 2 x 1 Triple with Inside Stud Holder Slope 45° 2 x 1 T...
Part #: 15571 11× Pearl Gold
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 15712 Dark Red
Creature Body Part, Barb Large (Claw, Talon) with Clip Creature Body Par...
Part #: 16770 12× Pearl Gold
Weapon Sword / Katana / Shamshir with Capped Pommel [Square Guard] Weapon Sword / Ka...
Part #: 21459 Pearl Gold
Slope 45° 1 x 1 x 2/3 Quadruple Convex [Pyramid] Slope 45° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 22388 Trans-Orange
Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 4 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 22885 White
Large Figure Weapon Lightsaber Hilt with Axle Hole and Two Bar Holders Large Figure Weap...
Part #: 24122 Black
Plate Special 1 x 1 Rounded with Handle Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 26047 Black
Plate Special 2 x 3 with Rocks Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 27261 12× Black
Plate Special 2 x 3 with Rocks Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 27261 Dark Red
Brick Round 2 x 2 Special with Spikes Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 27266 Pearl Gold
Technic Axle Towball Technic Axle Towball
Part #: 2736 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with 2/3 Inverted Cutout and no stud Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 28192 Black
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4 [Rounded Corners at Bottom, Square Corners at Top] Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 28802 Black
Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Right Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 29119 Black
Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Left Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 29120 Black
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Orange
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Dark Red
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Orange
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Black
Wedge Plate 4 x 6 Cut Corners Wedge Plate 4 x 6...
Part #: 32059 Black
Technic Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 [+ Opening] and Bottom Pin Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 32064a Black
Technic Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 [+ Opening] and Bottom Pin Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 32064a Sand Green
Weapon Sword with Trans-Orange Blade pattern Weapon Sword with...
Part #: 3214pat0001 Pearl Titanium
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #4 - 135° Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32192 Black
Brick Curved 3 x 3 with Cutout, Light Bluish Grey Markings, Orange Eyes print Brick Curved 3 x ...
Part #: 3220pr0002 Black
Plate Special 4 x 4 with 3 x 3 Quarter Round Cutout Plate Special 4 x...
Part #: 35044 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 35480 13× Dark Red
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 1 Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3665 Black
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Black
Brick Special 2 x 6 x 1 1/3 with Axle Holes and 2 x 4 Recessed, Ridges at Underside Brick Special 2 x...
Part #: 3668 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 4 Technic Axle 4
Part #: 3705 Red
Technic Brick 1 x 6 [5 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3894 Black
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 Black
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 7 Technic Axle 7
Part #: 44294 Light Bluish Gray
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger on Side, without Groove Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 44567b Dark Orange
Wheel Arch, Curved Wedge 4 x 3 with 2 x 2 Opening and 4 Studs Wheel Arch, Curve...
Part #: 47755 Black
Wedge Sloped 45° 2 x 4 Triple Wedge Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 47759 Pearl Gold
Slope Inverted 45° 4 x 2 Double with 2 x 2 Recessed Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 4871 Black
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Studs on 2 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 52107 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Dark Red
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Black
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers On End, without Groove, 7 Teeth Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 54657 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60478 Tan
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 6091 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on End Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 63868 Black
Bar 6L with Stop Ring Bar 6L with Stop ...
Part #: 63965 Pearl Gold
Weapon Lightsaber Hilt with Bottom Ring Weapon Lightsaber...
Part #: 64567 Pearl Gold
Weapon Spike Flexible 3.5L Weapon Spike Flex...
Part #: 64727 Black
Wedge Plate 2 x 4 27° Right Wedge Plate 2 x 4...
Part #: 65426 Black
Wedge Plate 2 x 4 27° Left Wedge Plate 2 x 4...
Part #: 65429 Black
Tile Special 2 x 3 with 2 Clips without Tab between Clips Tile Special 2 x ...
Part #: 65886 Dark Red
Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 8 Studs on 3 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 67329 Dark Orange
Brick Curved, 3 x 1 with 1/3 Inverted Cutout Brick Curved, 3 x...
Part #: 70681 Dark Red
Plate Special 1 x 4 Rounded with 2 Open Studs Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 77845 Black
Plate Angled 2 x 2 with Step and Hole in Center Plate Angled 2 x ...
Part #: 79846 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Special 2 x 5 with Slope, Studs on Side Brick Special 2 x...
Part #: 79897 Pearl Gold
Plate Special 1 x 3 with 2 Clips on Top Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 79987 Dark Bluish Gray
Wedge Sloped 4 x 4 Triple with 3 Ridges on Slope Wedge Sloped 4 x ...
Part #: 86148 Pearl Gold
Plate 1 x 1 x 2/3 with Open Stud Plate 1 x 1 x 2/3...
Part #: 86996 Medium Nougat
Bar 5L with Handle (Friction Ram) Bar 5L with Handl...
Part #: 87618 Black
Bar 3L Bar 3L
Part #: 87994 Black
Slope Curved 4 x 1 Double with No Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 93273 Black
Slope Curved 4 x 2 No Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 93606 Black
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Sloped Walls AKA Money / Gold Bar [Ingot] Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 99563 Tan
This set offers a good selection of Pearl Gold elements, particularly the Creature Body Parts, which are useful for creating custom creatures and mechs. The Dark Red and Black plates provide a solid base for MOC builders.

🛒 Where to Buy

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$19.99
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💎 Notable Parts

Pearl Gold Creature Body Part, Barb Large (Claw, Talon) with Clip (12x) $3.60
Dark Red Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs (13x) $1.95
Black Plate Special 2 x 3 with Rocks (12x) $1.80
Pearl Gold Slope 45° 2 x 1 Triple with Inside Stud Holder (11x) $2.20
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$9.55

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Armored vehicle or mech for the Imperium forces.
🌳 Alternate dragon or mythical creature design.
🤖 Robotic dog or companion for a minifigure.

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📖 Building Instructions 3

Imperium Dragon Hunter Hound Instructions
BI 3101, 64+4, 71790 V29
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Imperium Dragon Hunter Hound Instructions
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Imperium Dragon Hunter Hound Instructions
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Charts Inventory Statistics

73
Unique Parts
179
Total Pieces
3
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1