Cole's Mech Unleashed!
Battle with Dragon Zane!

Gear up for Ninjago adventures with this 364-piece set! Recreate epic scenes from season 4 with posable mechs and three minifigures.

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Cole's Mission Mech & Dragon Zane

Cole's Mission Mech & Dragon Zane is a dynamic Ninjago set packed with action and adventure.

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Who it's for
Ages 7+ · Intermediate build Ideal for Ninjago fans and LEGO enthusiasts aged 7+ seeking a fun and engaging building experience.
Build
364 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price
$34.99 list price · 9.6¢ per piece
Availability
Retiring soon · expected exit Dec 31, 2026
★★★☆☆ 3.6 community rating from 51 ratings

Fans appreciate the dynamic combination of a mech and dragon, along with the unique minifigure variants. Some find the mech's design slightly simplistic but overall praise the set's playability and value for the price.

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$34.99
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$25.66
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📝 Our Take

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Cole's Mission Mech & Dragon Zane is a dynamic Ninjago set packed with action and adventure. Combining a powerful mech and a fearsome dragon, this set offers diverse building experiences and plenty of play possibilities, staying true to the high-energy Ninjago spirit.

This set is perfect for young Ninjago fans and LEGO enthusiasts aged 7+. The build is challenging yet accessible, providing a satisfying experience without being overly complex. The inclusion of three minifigures enhances the play value, making it ideal for imaginative storytelling.

Skip this if you're looking for a purely display-focused piece or a more advanced building experience. While visually appealing, its primary focus is play. Consider larger Ninjago sets like the Temple of Airjitzu for a more complex build and display presence.

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🧱 Building Experience

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364
Pieces
⏱
4.5h
Estimated Build Time
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Intermediate
Difficulty
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7+
Ages
Build Highlights:
  • Building both a posable mech and a detailed dragon provides varied construction techniques.
  • Incorporating Technic elements for articulation and structural integrity.
  • Using trans-orange elements to create fiery effects and visual appeal.
  • Designing interactive play features, such as stud shooters and posable limbs.

📈 Investment Analysis

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Cole's Mission Mech & Dragon Zane offers moderate investment potential. As part of the popular Ninjago theme, it benefits from a dedicated fanbase. The set's reasonable piece count and price point make it accessible, potentially increasing its appeal to collectors. The inclusion of unique minifigures further enhances its collectibility. However, its availability and the potential for future similar sets may limit significant appreciation. Patience and strategic acquisition could yield modest returns over time.

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⚖ Compare Similar Sets

This set offers a balanced combination of mech and dragon elements at a mid-range price point. Compared to standalone mech or dragon sets, it provides a more diverse building and play experience. While larger Ninjago sets offer more complexity and display presence, this set is a great entry point for younger fans or those seeking a quick and enjoyable build.

3 Minifigures Included

The set includes three minifigures: Acid Monster, Zane (Draconus Form), and Cole (Draconus Robes). Zane and Cole feature unique Draconus Form outfits, making them desirable additions to any Ninjago minifigure collection.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count
364
Parts cataloged in this inventory
96 unique parts, 345 pieces
Minifigures
3

The official piece count includes the 19 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 11211 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 1L Axle Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 11214 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on Side Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 11476 3× Reddish Brown
Brick Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Brick Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 10× Dark Tan
Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thin with Axle Holes on Ends Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 11478 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Brick Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 6× Black
Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Brick Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Projectile, Spring Shooter Ammunition 8L Bar Projectile, Sprin...
Part #: 15303 2× Trans-Red
Launcher, Brick Special 1 x 4 Spring Shooter with Light Bluish Gray Top Launcher, Brick S...
Part #: 15400 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 5 with Stop Technic Axle 5 wi...
Part #: 15462 1× Reddish Brown
Technic Brick Special 2 x 2 with 10.2mm Balls with Holes and Axle Hole Technic Brick Spe...
Part #: 17114 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Sloped 33° 2 x 2 Double / Inverted with Orange/White Eyes, Dark Bluish Grey Scales Print Brick Sloped 33° ...
Part #: 1762pr0003 1× Black
Technic Pin Connector Round 1L [Beam] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 18654 2× Orange
Weapon Sword / Katana / Shamshir with Capped Pommel [Square Guard] Weapon Sword / Ka...
Part #: 21459 1× Pearl Gold
Tile Special 2 x 3 Pentagonal Tile Special 2 x ...
Part #: 22385 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Tile Special 2 x 3 Pentagonal Tile Special 2 x ...
Part #: 22385 2× Black
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 1 with 2/3 Cutout Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 2310 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 2 x 2...
Part #: 24299 3× Black
Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 2 x 2...
Part #: 24307 3× Black
Technic Axle 3 with Stop Technic Axle 3 wi...
Part #: 24316 2× Reddish Brown
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2540 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 1 Rounded with Handle Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 26047 4× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 2 x 3 with Rocks Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 27261 23× Black
Technic Pin Connector Hub with 2 Axles Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 27940 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Minifig Head [Plain] [Vented Stud - 2 Holes] Minifig Head [Pla...
Part #: 28621 1× Trans-Bright Green
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4 [Rounded Corners at Bottom, Square Corners at Top] Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 28802 5× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Wedged, Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Right Brick Wedged, Cur...
Part #: 29119 1× Orange
Brick Wedged, Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Right Brick Wedged, Cur...
Part #: 29119 1× Dark Tan
Brick Wedged, Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Left Brick Wedged, Cur...
Part #: 29120 1× Dark Tan
Brick Wedged, Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Left Brick Wedged, Cur...
Part #: 29120 1× Orange
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30136 4× Tan
Plate Special / Shield Rectangular with 4 Studs, Handle Plate Special / S...
Part #: 30166 1× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 4× Dark Tan
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 1× Black
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 2× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 5× Dark Tan
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 4× Orange
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 2× Black
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 14× Trans-Orange
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3040b 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b 1× Trans-Orange
Animal / Creature Body Part, Claw with Clip Animal / Creature...
Part #: 3171 1× Black
Technic Plate 2 x 6 [5 Holes] Technic Plate 2 x...
Part #: 32001 1× Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Door Rail Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 32028 4× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #2 - 180° Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32034 2× Reddish Brown
Technic Axle 2 Notched Technic Axle 2 No...
Part #: 32062 5× Red
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with Centre Pin Hole Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32184 1× Black
Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32523 1× Reddish Brown
Bar 1L with Clip [Cut Edges and One Side Hole] [Full Clip] Bar 1L with Clip ...
Part #: 3484 2× Reddish Brown
Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 35480 14× Tan
Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 1 Inverted Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...
Part #: 36840 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3700 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 2× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 1× Orange
Technic Pin Long without Friction Ridges, with Anti-Roll Notch Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 39888 3× Tan
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a 9× Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 4 with 2 Studs with Groove [New Underside] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 41740 5× Black
Plate Special 2 x 2 x 2/3 with Two Studs On Side and Two Raised [Half Hollow Anti-stud] - Updated Version Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 4304 1× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 43093 3× Blue
Brick Wedged, Curved 6 x 4 Triple Brick Wedged, Cur...
Part #: 43712 1× Black
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 3 x 2...
Part #: 43722 2× Dark Tan
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 3 x 2...
Part #: 43723 2× Dark Tan
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 44728 9× Orange
Plate Special 1 x 2, Top Clip [Open O] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 44861 2× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Connector 3L with 2 Pins and Center Hole [Pin Ridges Across Part] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 46189 1× Reddish Brown
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 4 x 2 Double with 2 x 2 Recessed Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 4871 2× Black
Tile Special 2 x 2 with Top Pin [Squared Holes] Tile Special 2 x ...
Part #: 49153 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Tooth Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 49668 2× Trans-Orange
Large Figure Cover 4 x 5 x 2 with Bar, 4 Studs, Ridged Large Figure Cove...
Part #: 4986 1× Black
Wedge Plate 2 x 4 Wedge Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 51739 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Brick Sloped 30° ...
Part #: 54200 12× Trans-Orange
Technic Brick Special 2 x 2 with Ball and Axle Hole, with 6 Holes in Ball Technic Brick Spe...
Part #: 57909b 4× Black
Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 59443 5× Reddish Brown
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60478 4× Black
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 61252 6× Black
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 2× Pearl Gold
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 10× Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Connector Round [Slotted] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 62462 4× Pearl Gold
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on End Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 63868 2× White
Weapon Lightsaber Hilt with Bottom Ring Weapon Lightsaber...
Part #: 64567 1× Black
Technic Brick Special 2 x 2 with Ball Socket Wide and Axle Hole, No Arm Holes Technic Brick Spe...
Part #: 67696 6× Black
Brick Curved, 3 x 1 with 1/3 Inverted Cutout Brick Curved, 3 x...
Part #: 70681 3× Black
Technic Brick Special 1 x 2 with Pin Hole and 1 x 2 Plate Technic Brick Spe...
Part #: 73109 2× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Axle Hole Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 73230 4× Black
Bracket 3 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Bottom Stud Holder Bracket 3 x 2 x 1...
Part #: 73562 1× Light Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...
Part #: 73825 9× Dark Tan
Bracket 5 x 2 x 2 1/3 with Holes, Inside Stud Holder Bracket 5 x 2 x 2...
Part #: 76766 1× Black
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Round Hollow Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 76959 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Round Hollow Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 76959 2× Black
Flames 5 x 7 x 1 x 1/3 with Studs, Handle Flames 5 x 7 x 1 ...
Part #: 7727 2× Pearl Gold
Technic Pin Long 3l with Stop and Hole Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 77765 2× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 3 x 3 Corner Plate 3 x 3 Corner
Part #: 77844 2× Black
Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 2 Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...
Part #: 79389 4× Black
Plate Round Corner 2 x 2 with 1 x 1 Cutout Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 79491 4× Black
Plate Angled 2 x 2 with Step and Hole in Center Plate Angled 2 x ...
Part #: 79846 4× Dark Bluish Gray
Weapon Sword with Jagged Edges, Double Axle Hole with Marbled Trans-Orange Pattern Weapon Sword with...
Part #: 79895pat0001 1× Dark Red
Flag 2 x 2 Trapezoid with Flared Area between Clips Flag 2 x 2 Trapez...
Part #: 80324 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 1× Lime
Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Medium Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 87747 1× Lime
Bar 3L Bar 3L
Part #: 87994 1× Black
Bar 3L Bar 3L
Part #: 87994 1× Pearl Gold
Bar 1L with Top Stud and Two Side Studs Bar 1L with Top S...
Part #: 92690 1× Pearl Gold
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 2× Light Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 99207 6× Black
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Sloped Walls AKA Money / Gold Bar [Ingot] Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 99563 13× Flat Silver
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99780 6× Dark Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99781 1× White
This set offers a useful selection of black and dark bluish gray elements, ideal for mech building. The trans-orange pieces are great for adding fiery details, while the tan and dark tan slopes provide versatile options for shaping organic forms.

🛒 Where to Buy

💎 Notable Parts

Black Plate Special 2 x 3 with Rocks (23x) $2.30
Tan Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs (14x) $2.10
Trans-Orange Plate 1 x 2 (14x) $1.40
Flat Silver Tile Special 1 x 2 with Sloped Walls AKA Money / Gold Bar [Ingot] (13x) $3.25
Trans-Orange Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) (12x) $1.20
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$10.25

💡 MOC Potential

🤖 Larger, more detailed mech variations with enhanced articulation.
🌳 A volcanic landscape diorama to display the dragon.
🚗 A Ninjago-themed armored vehicle incorporating mech elements.

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AJV Ninjago praises LEGO Ninjago COLE'S MISSION MECH & DRAGON ZANE as a set with good value. They particularly highlight the detailed minifigures, especially the Cole figure, and recommend it as a top choice in the January 2026 wave for Cole fans.

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AJV Ninjago praises LEGO Ninjago COLE'S MISSION MECH & DRAGON ZANE as a set with good value. They particularly highlight the detailed minifigures, especially the Cole figure, and recommend it as a top choice in the January 2026 wave for Cole fans.

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📖 Building Instructions 2

Cole's Mission Mech & Dragon Zane Instructions
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Charts Inventory Statistics

97
Unique Parts
364
Official Piece Count
345
Cataloged Inventory Pieces
3
Minifigures
13
Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 19 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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