How many pieces are in the Starter Set?

Starter Set contains 62 pieces.

What age is the Starter Set recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 6-14.

When was the Starter Set released?

Starter Set was released in 2012.

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🏛 Ninjago

Set #9579

Starter Set

Starter Set is a nostalgic blast from the early days of Spinjitzu mastery.

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Who it's for: Ages 6+ · Beginner build Perfect for younger fans or collectors looking for a quick nostalgia trip
Build: 62 pieces · about 0.2 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $19.99 list price · 32.2¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★☆☆ 3.5 community rating from 83 ratings

Fans love the classic nostalgia and inclusion of early Ninjago characters, though modern builders view it more as a vintage game piece than a traditional construction set.

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📝 Our Take

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Starter Set is a nostalgic blast from the early days of Spinjitzu mastery. Launching in 2012 at the height of original Ninjago mania, this compact battle pack gave fans everything they needed to jump straight into the spinning action.

This set is perfect for retro Ninjago collectors and fans of classic battle gear. With Cole ZX, Rattla, and a pair of spinners included, it's a quintessential snapshot of early 2010s LEGO theme packaging and gameplay.

Skip this if you are looking for a substantial brick-building experience. With only 62 pieces primarily meant for game mechanics, modern builders might find the contents quite sparse.

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🧱 Building Experience

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Pieces

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0.2h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

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6-14

Ages

Build Highlights:

Classic Spinjitzu spinner assemblies with custom crowns
Includes two iconic early-era Ninjago minifigures
Features physical game cards for interactive play
Compact build focused entirely on action mechanics

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⏳ Retired

Ninjago's earliest waves command strong secondary market interest from nostalgic collectors who grew up with the theme. While original MSRP was modest, secondary pricing has appreciated significantly as sealed copies and complete vintage sets become harder to source. However, potential investors should consider that battle-pack style sets heavily rely on the condition of included trading cards, spinners, and printed crown elements. Market demand is driven purely by thematic nostalgia rather than brick-building utility, meaning future performance depends entirely on ongoing collector enthusiasm for classic 2012 Ninjago.

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📖 About This Set

Power up your Spinjitzu battles with the Starter Set!

Spin your way to victory with the Starter Set! Build the Spinjitzu Arena, pick your character and play the cards to influence the outcome! Battle with Cole ZX in upgraded ninja suit and Rattla, the sneaky member of the Hynobrai snake tribe. Create and customize your own Spinjitzu battles! Set includes 2 LEGO® minifigures, 2 spinners, 2 crowns, 2 golden weapons, 6 weapons, 2 character cards, 8 battle cards and enough LEGO bricks to build the Spinjitzu Arena!

Includes Cole ZX and Rattla minifigures
Features green spinner with gold crown and yellow spinner with purple crown, 2 golden weapons and 6 regular weapons, 2 character cards and 8 battle cards
Battle with your friends!
Spin Cole on the green spinner!
Spin Rattla on the yellow spinner!
Fit the crown to power up your minifigure!
Stage all of your Spinjitzu battles in the Spinjitzu Arena!

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Compared to larger 2012 Ninjago sets like vehicle or temple builds, this starter kit focuses entirely on the gameplay gimmick of the era. It serves as a great entry-level companion to bigger sets like the Epic Dragon Battle.

2 Minifigures Included

Cole ZX with Shoulder Armor

5 parts

Rattla

4 parts

Includes Cole ZX in his upgraded ninja suit with shoulder armor and Rattla from the Hypnobrai snake tribe, both highly desirable for classic Ninjago completionists.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 62
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 29 unique parts, 53 pieces
Minifigures: 2

The official piece count includes the 9 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. 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.

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 2654 1× Black

Part #: 3004 2× Reddish Brown

Weapon Sword / Ka...

Part #: 30173b 1× Black

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Blue

Bar 4L (Lightsabe...

Part #: 30374 1× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32192 8× Green

Technic Axle 12

Part #: 3708 10× Black

Weapon Halberd / Axe

Part #: 3848 1× Pearl Titanium

Trading Card, Nin...

Part #: 4643636 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 53451 2× Orange

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 59443 2× Green

Weapon Sword / Sc...

Part #: 60752 1× Pearl Gold

Bar 6L with Stop ...

Part #: 63965 1× Pearl Gold

Bar 1L with Top S...

Part #: 92690 1× Light Bluish Gray

Bar 1L with Top S...

Part #: 92690 1× Pearl Gold

Animal, Snake wit...

Part #: 98136 1× Dark Blue

Weapon Sai

Part #: 98139 1× Pearl Gold

Ring 4 x 4 with 2...

Part #: 98341pr0003 1× Pearl Gold

Ring 4 x 4 with 2...

Part #: 98342pr0005 1× Dark Purple

Turntable 6 x 6 R...

Part #: 98354pr0006 1× Bright Green

Turntable 6 x 6 R...

Part #: 98354pr0007 1× Yellow

🧱 Trading Card, Nin...

Part #: 4643637 1× [No Color/Any Color]

🧱 Trading Card, Nin...

Part #: 4643638 1× [No Color/Any Color]

🧱 Trading Card, Nin...

Part #: 4643639 1× [No Color/Any Color]

🧱 Trading Card, Nin...

Part #: 4643640 1× [No Color/Any Color]

🧱 Trading Card, Nin...

Part #: 4643641 1× [No Color/Any Color]

🧱 Trading Card, Nin...

Part #: 4643642 1× [No Color/Any Color]

🧱 Trading Card, Nin...

Part #: 4643643 1× [No Color/Any Color]

🧱 Trading Card, Nin...

Part #: 4643644 1× [No Color/Any Color]

🧱 Trading Card, Nin...

Part #: 4643645 1× [No Color/Any Color]

The parts inventory is heavily specialized for the Spinjitzu game mechanic, featuring classic spinner bases, custom crowns, and plenty of Technic axles rather than traditional building bricks.

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💎 Notable Parts

Black Technic Axle 12 (10x) $2.50

Green Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #4 - 135° (8x) $1.60

Bright Green Turntable 6 x 6 Round Flat Silver Base Serrated with Dark Bluish Gray Snake Heads Print (Ninjago Spinner) (1x) $8.00

Pearl Gold Ring 4 x 4 with 2 x 2 Hole and 4 Arrow Ends with Black and Red Snake Heads Print (Ninjago Spinner Crown) (1x) $5.00

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$17.10

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Custom Technic launcher mechanisms using the included axle pieces

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📖 Building Instructions 4

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Inventory Statistics

Unique Parts

Official Piece Count

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 9 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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