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Defeat the Snake Tribes with this awesome 452-piece Ninjago set from 2012! Includes 3 minifigures: Samurai X, Snike, and Bytar.

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🏛 Ninjago
Set #9448

Samurai X Mech

The Samurai X Mech is a standout set from the early Ninjago era.

🏆 Best For: Ideal for Ninjago fans and mech enthusiasts looking for a classic build experience ⏱ 4.5 hr build 🧩 452 pcs 🎂 Ages 8+
★★★★☆ 4.1 from 5 reviews

Fans appreciate the classic mech design and the inclusion of Samurai X Nya, but some find the articulation limited compared to newer Ninjago mechs. The color scheme is generally well-received, contributing to its strong visual appeal.

📝 Our Take

The Samurai X Mech is a standout set from the early Ninjago era. Released in 2012, this set perfectly captures the essence of the theme with its blend of mech design and ninja aesthetics. The striking color scheme and poseable limbs make it a visually appealing model.

This set is perfect for Ninjago enthusiasts and mech collectors. The build offers a rewarding experience with a good balance of complexity and playability. Its reasonable piece count makes it an ideal project for both younger and older builders.

Skip this if you're only interested in the latest Ninjago sets. While a classic, the design may feel dated compared to more recent, complex Ninjago mechs. Consider sets like the Fire Stone Mech (71720) for a more modern build.

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🧱 Building Experience

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452
Pieces
4.5h
Build Time
📊
Intermediate
Difficulty
👤
8-14
Ages
Build Highlights:
  • Sturdy and poseable mech design
  • Creative use of slopes and tiles for shaping
  • Intricate details with pearl gold elements
  • Good balance of aesthetics and playability

📈 Investment Analysis

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The Samurai X Mech presents a moderate investment opportunity. As a retired set from a popular theme, it has already seen some appreciation in value. Its reasonable piece count and unique design contribute to its collectibility. However, the price trend is rising, so acquiring it at a reasonable price is key. The set's condition and completeness will significantly impact its potential return. While not a guaranteed home run, it's a solid option for Ninjago collectors.

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📖 About This Set

Send the Constrictai snakes flying with the awesome Samurai Mech!

 

Samurai X is on board the mighty Samurai Mech when she locates the Constrictai fang blade and closes in to claim it! Can scout Snike and warrior Bytar stop it with a catapult ambush? Or will the Samurai Mech's massive blade, shoulder cannon shooter and bladed grabbers overcome the Constrictai snakes? Includes 3 minifigures: Samurai X, Snike and Bytar, Samurai Mech, catapult, Constrictai fang blade with orange anti-venom capsule and weapon.

• Includes 3 minifigures: Samurai X, Snike and Bytar
• Features massive blade, shoulder cannon shooter, bladed grabbers, opening cockpit, poseable joints and golden spinner crown mounted on chest
• Also includes working snake catapult
• Weapons include fang blade with orange anti-venom capsule and weapon
• Fire the shoulder cannon!
• Launch the catapult!
• Pose the Samurai Mech with poseable joints!
• Measures over 9" (24cm) tall
• Catapult measures over 3" (9cm) long and 1" (3cm) tall

 

Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other Ninjago mechs, the Samurai X Mech offers a classic design from the early years of the theme. While newer mechs may boast more advanced building techniques and higher piece counts, this set stands out for its unique color scheme and nostalgic appeal. If you prefer a more modern and complex mech, consider sets like the LEGO Ninjago Legacy Fire Stone Mech (71720). However, for collectors seeking a piece of Ninjago history, the Samurai X Mech is a great choice.

3 Minifigures Included

The set includes three minifigures: Samurai X Nya, Bytar, and Snike. The Samurai X Nya is a key figure, and the inclusion of two Serpentine characters adds to the playability and collectibility of the set.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 113 unique parts • 401 total pieces

Sticker Sheet for Set 9448-1 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 10770 [No Color/Any Color]
Flag 2 x 2 Square, Flat Clip Edge [Thick Clips] Flag 2 x 2 Square...
Part #: 11055 Red
Flag 2 x 2 Square, Flat Clip Edge [Thick Clips] Flag 2 x 2 Square...
Part #: 11055 White
Tile Special 2 x 2 Inverted Tile Special 2 x ...
Part #: 11203 Dark Bluish Gray
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 Black
Plate Special 2 x 2 with 1 Pin Hole [Split Underside Ribs] Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 2444 Red
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2540 Black
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 2780 10× Black
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 Red
Brick 2 x 3 Brick 2 x 3
Part #: 3002 Red
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Dark Red
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Black
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30136 Tan
Plant, Round 1 x 1 - 3 Bamboo Leaves Plant, Round 1 x ...
Part #: 30176 Green
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Dark Red
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 14× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 10× Trans-Red
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile Special 2 x 3 with 2 Clips [Thick Open O Clips] Tile Special 2 x ...
Part #: 30350b Red
Plate Round Corner 3 x 3 Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 30357 Dark Red
Brick Round 2 x 2 x 2 Robot Body, Axle Holder '+' Orientation Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 30361c Red
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger Vertical End Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 30364 Black
Slope 45° 2 x 2 Slope 45° 2 x 2
Part #: 3039 Dark Red
Slope 45° 2 x 2 Slope 45° 2 x 2
Part #: 3039 Black
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b Dark Tan
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b Dark Red
Slope 45° 2 x 2 Double Convex Slope 45° 2 x 2 D...
Part #: 3045 Red
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Trans-Light Blue
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Dark Red
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [2 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 32000 Red
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #3 - 157.5° Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32016 Black
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #3 - 157.5° Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32016 Reddish Brown
Technic Axle Connector with Axle Hole Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 32039 Yellow
Technic Axle Connector with Axle Hole Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 32039 Black
Technic Axle 2 Notched Technic Axle 2 No...
Part #: 32062 Red
Technic Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 [+ Opening] and Bottom Pin Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 32064a Black
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced Technic Bush 1/2 ...
Part #: 32123b Yellow
Technic Driving Ring Extension, 4 Ridges Technic Driving R...
Part #: 32187 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32316 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Beam 3 x 5 L-Shape Thick Technic Beam 3 x ...
Part #: 32526 Red
Technic Pin Long without Friction Ridges Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 32556 Tan
Slope 33° 3 x 2 Slope 33° 3 x 2
Part #: 3298 Dark Red
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3660 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Brick 1 x 4 [3 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3701 Red
Technic Brick 1 x 4 [3 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3701 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 10 Technic Axle 10
Part #: 3737 Black
Slope Inverted 33° 3 x 2 [Connections between Studs] Slope Inverted 33...
Part #: 3747b Red
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3794b Red
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Black
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Yellow
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Cross Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 4150 Black
Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 4 x 2...
Part #: 41769 Red
Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 4 x 2...
Part #: 41770 Red
Technic Pin 1/2 Technic Pin 1/2
Part #: 4274 Blue
Technic Pin 1/2 Technic Pin 1/2
Part #: 4274 Light Bluish Gray
Slope Inverted 34° 3 x 1 with Internal Stopper Slope Inverted 34...
Part #: 4287b Black
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 43093 12× Blue
Wedge Curved 6 x 4 Triple Wedge Curved 6 x ...
Part #: 43712 Red
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers On End, with Groove, 9 Teeth Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 44302a Dark Bluish Gray
Mudguard 2 x 4 with Molded Headlights Mudguard 2 x 4 wi...
Part #: 44674 Black
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 44728 Tan
Brick Round 1 x 1 with Fins, Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 4588 Dark Bluish Gray
Pneumatic T-Piece (T Bar) [New Style] Pneumatic T-Piece...
Part #: 4697b Light Bluish Gray
Wedge Plate 4 x 6 Wedge Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 47407 Black
Technic Rotation Joint Ball Loop with Two Perpendicular Pins with Friction Technic Rotation ...
Part #: 47455 Black
Technic Brick Special 2 x 2 with Pin Hole, Rotation Joint Ball Half [Horizontal Top] Technic Brick Spe...
Part #: 48170 Red
Technic Brick Special 2 x 2 with Pin Hole, with 2 Rotation Joint Sockets Technic Brick Spe...
Part #: 48172 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 48336 Red
Technic Ball Joint with Through Axle Hole Technic Ball Join...
Part #: 53585 Black
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Pearl Gold
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 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Tread Sprocket Wheel Small 6 Tooth Technic Tread Spr...
Part #: 57520 Black
Technic Brick Modified 2 x 2 with Solid Ball and Axle Hole Technic Brick Mod...
Part #: 57909a Dark Bluish Gray
Weapon Mace / Flail Spiked Weapon Mace / Fla...
Part #: 59232 Flat Silver
Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 59443 Yellow
Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 59443 Reddish Brown
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 Trans-Dark Blue
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 Black
Window 1 x 2 x 2 Plane, Hollow Studs, Single Hole Top and Bottom for Glass Window 1 x 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 60032 Dark Red
Plate Round 4 x 4 with Pin Hole Plate Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 60474 Dark Red
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60478 10× Red
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 6091 Dark Red
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 61252 Red
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 15× Pearl Gold
Technic Pin Connector Round [Slotted] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 62462 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on End Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 63868 Black
Weapon Lightsaber Hilt with Bottom Ring Weapon Lightsaber...
Part #: 64567 Light Bluish Gray
Barrel Half Large with Axle Hole Barrel Half Large...
Part #: 64951 Reddish Brown
Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Pin Hole Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 6541 Black
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 6558 Blue
Technic Axle 3 with Stud Technic Axle 3 wi...
Part #: 6587 Dark Tan
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 Red
Launcher, Weapon Cannon Shooting Launcher, Weapon ...
Part #: 84943 Pearl Titanium
Technic Brick 1 x 2 with Hole and Dual Beam Extensions Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 85943 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Black
Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Medium Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 87747 Flat Silver
Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Medium Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 87747 Pearl Gold
Brick Round Corner 3 x 3 x 2 Dome Top Brick Round Corne...
Part #: 88293 Black
Wedge Plate 3 x 4 with Stud Notches [Reinforced Underside] Wedge Plate 3 x 4...
Part #: 90194 Red
Train Cow Catcher, Plate Special 2 x 6 with Sloped Bars Train Cow Catcher...
Part #: 90201 Black
Large Figure Skeletal, Limb, 4L with Ball Joint on Axle and Ball Socket Large Figure Skel...
Part #: 90611 Black
Technic Brick Special 2 x 2 with Ball Socket Wide and Axle Hole Technic Brick Spe...
Part #: 92013 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Top Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 92280 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Angled Handles on Side Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 92692 Black
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with 2/3 Cutout [Original Version] Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 92946 20× Red
Brick Round 2 x 2 [Grill] Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 92947 Red
Slope Curved 4 x 1 Double with No Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 93273 Dark Red
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 4 Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 93274 Red
Bucket 1 x 1 x 1 Handle Bucket 1 x 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 95344 Pearl Gold
Propeller 1 Blade 2 x 16 with Axle Propeller 1 Blade...
Part #: 98135 Flat Silver
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Pearl Gold
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Ninjago Constrictai Print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0001 Trans-Orange
Weapon Scythe / Crescent Blade Serrated with Bar Weapon Scythe / C...
Part #: 98141 Pearl Gold
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Masonry Brick Profile Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 98283 Dark Tan
Arm Mechanical with Clip [Thick Support] Arm Mechanical wi...
Part #: 98313 12× Pearl Gold
Ring 4 x 4 with 2 x 2 Opening and 4 Arrow Ends (Ninjago Spinner Crown) Ring 4 x 4 with 2...
Part #: 98341 Pearl Gold
Pneumatic Hose Connector with Axle Connector Pneumatic Hose Co...
Part #: 99021 Blue
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 99207 Light Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99780 Dark Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99781 Light Bluish Gray
The set features a good selection of red and pearl gold parts, which are useful for builders looking to add these colors to their collection. The various slopes and tiles are valuable for creating smooth surfaces and detailed designs.

🛒 Where to Buy

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$45.80
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$77.21
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💎 Notable Parts

Dark Red Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) (24x) $1.20
Pearl Gold Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud (15x) $2.25
Pearl Gold Arm Mechanical with Clip [Thick Support] (12x) $4.80
Red Slope Inverted 33° 3 x 2 [Connections between Studs] (8x) $1.60
Pearl Gold Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove (9x) $4.50
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$14.35

💡 MOC Potential

🤖 Modernize the mech with new parts and building techniques
🚗 Convert into a Samurai X-themed motorcycle or vehicle
🏰 Use the parts to create a Ninjago-themed fortress or outpost

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📖 Building Instructions 4

Samurai X Mech Instructions
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Samurai X Mech Instructions
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Charts Inventory Statistics

113
Unique Parts
424
Total Pieces
3
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 2