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"A Mixed Reviews set that punches above its BrickScore (67.7) for dedicated Ninjago collectors: the exclusive all-gold Lloyd Garmadon minifigure is genuinely special, but the dragon itself shows proportional weaknesses that keep it from being a standout build."
The Golden Dragon (70503) earns a Mixed Reviews BrickScore of 67.7, reflecting a set that delights its core Ninjago fanbase while leaving more critical observers with reservations about proportions and value. Owner enthusiasm is notably stronger than the expert score suggests: 64 buyers across Walmart and LEGO.com averaged 4.58 out of 5, with 88% saying they would recommend it. Critics and fans alike single out the exclusive Golden Ninja (Lloyd Garmadon) as the standout centerpiece, though structural quibbles about the dragon's scale keep this from being a consensus hit.
Where they split: Critics note clear structural shortcomings in the dragon's proportions, body bulk, and wing stability, landing a BrickScore of 67.7. Owner buyers rate it 4.58 out of 5 and recommend it at 88%, driven largely by the Golden Ninja's appeal. The gap is real: this is a minifigure-driven purchase that casual fans rate higher than the build warrants on its own merits.
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"this is a catapult but not just any kind of catapult this is a man Cannon cuz you put the Scout on here and you actually launch the Scout himself"
JANG's LEGO Reviews
"Honestly, if you'd told me when the first wave of Ninjago sets appeared in 2011 that I'd be looking forward to building and reviewing two Ninjago sets in the space of just over a week then I'd have laughed in your face. …"
Brickset Reviews"this is a catapult but not just any kind of catapult this is a man Cannon cuz you put the Scout on here and you actually launch the Scout himself"
"Honestly, if you'd told me when the first wave of Ninjago sets appeared in 2011 that I'd be looking forward to building and reviewing two Ninjago sets in the space of just over a week then I'd have laughed in your face. It took me a while to warm to the Ninjago theme, but I'm now well and truly on board"
Most owners praise the Golden Dragon's design, minifigures, and value at thirty dollars, but some find the dragon structure flimsy and undersized compared to other Ninjago dragons.
Walmart4.6
LEGO.com4.5
