LEGO Reviews The LEGO Ninjago Movie70608

Master Falls

Name: LEGO Master Falls 70608
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 70608

74 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB2017312 pcsHigh agreement · 85%

Expert reviews

4analyzed

Owner ratings

915

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"Master Falls is a beautifully crafted jungle scene that rewards display-focused collectors with its bridge construction and the rare Jungle Garmadon figure, earning a BrickScore of 74.0, though buyers seeking active play features will find it underwhelming."

Master Falls (70608) earns a BrickScore of 74.0 and a Recommended tier, with Brickset calling the bridge structure the clear highlight and praising its earthy colour palette and interesting track-link technique. JANG offered a more measured mixed take, appreciating the aesthetics but noting the set lacks the action features modern audiences expect. Owners back it up strongly with a 4.69 average across 915 ratings and an 86% would-recommend rate, though LEGO.com's value_for_money score of 3.65 out of 5 hints that some buyers felt the price was a stretch for what is essentially a static scene.

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LOVED (8)

01Highly detailed rope bridge built with eleven medium nougat track links, creating a natural hanging curve
02Earthy jungle colour palette with rich greens, browns, and warm tones
03Excellent minifigure selection: Jungle Garmadon (available only here and in the much larger 70617), movie-variant Kai with hard plastic hair, and Master Wu

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CRITICIZED (6)

01No collapsing rope bridge action feature, unlike the earlier 70753 Lava Falls
02Bright blue Technic pins are visually distracting against the natural colour palette
03Suspension ropes are not anchored to the bridge itself, making them difficult to space or angle consistently

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Build Facts what critics report

⏱ Build time

~55 minutes

🧩 Difficulty

intermediate

🎯 Audience

all

In Their Words most-used terms across every critic review

bridgescenegoodcageplayfeaturesexcellentcaveropedesigncouldcolordetailingnicetechniquesgreateasilyropestemple70617colourpalettespaceareaworksfeaturedisappointingincluded

What reviewers are saying

"I can only hope that the regular Ninjago theme will continue to deliver equally awesome sets."

True North Bricks

"Overall I had high expectations for this set and am definitely satisfied with the results."

Brickset Reviews

Ecosystem

Jungle Exploration Site — The reviewer imagines combining Master Falls with this set's crashed aircraft/ruined temple scene, or both mixed with the Islanders Enchanted Island from the 90s for expanded play possibilities.

70753 Lava Falls — This set is far larger and therefore includes much more detail. An identical technique was used in 70753 Lava Falls for the bridge, but the medium nougat elements are more suitable in this set, giving the impression of textured wood and presenting a distinctive colour against the surrounding shades.

70617 Temple of the Ultimate Ultimate Weapon 76 — This version of Garmadon is only otherwise available in the larger 70617. The bridge structure would be worthy of display alongside 70617 Temple of the Ultimate Ultimate Weapon which is situated nearby if the map is to be believed. The wall colour does not match the larger building.

4182 The Cannibal Escape (Pirates of the Caribbean) — The cage construction is very reminiscent of the 2011 Pirates set, using two 4x4 plates with frame which are then joined using droid arms and bars.

The LEGO Ninjago MovieInvestment Grade

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BUY

"I can only hope that the regular Ninjago theme will continue to deliver equally awesome sets."

Key Pros

✓Novel use of tank treads in a new color
✓Recreates iconic scene from Ninjago Movie
✓Well-detailed detailing with nice techniques

Key Cons

✕Ropes don't actually attach to the bridge
✕Sides of the bridge lack substance

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Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"Overall I had high expectations for this set and am definitely satisfied with the results."

Key Pros

✓Excellent minifigure selection with movie-specific variants
✓Garmadon version available elsewhere only in much larger 70617
✓Highly detailed bridge structure with interesting building techniques

Key Cons

✕Absence of a collapsing rope bridge feature is somewhat disappointing
✕No exclusive character included

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (4)

Jungle Garmadon - The LEGO Ninjago Movie

Sensei Wu - The LEGO Ninjago Movie, White Robe, Zori Sandals, Raised Eyebrows

Kai - The LEGO Ninjago Movie, Hair, Pearl Dark Gray Scabbard

Skeleton - Standard Skull, Bent Arms Vertical Grip

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Tank treads in new color
Used in a novel way to create the rope bridge mechanism, in a new color for this part
Hard plastic hair piece for Kai
Made from hard plastic rather than rubber which has been used for Kai's similar hairstyle in the standard NINJAGO sets since 2014
New fabric component for Master Wu's robe
A new wrap around the legs is new, featuring grey lining which continues onto the front of the torso
Ribbed pauldron in new colour
This element was introduced in 2016 but looks better than ever in this new colour
Medium nougat track links
Used for the rope bridge suspension; more suitable than similar elements in 70753 Lava Falls, giving the impression of textured wood and presenting a distinctive colour
Map printed on 2x2 tile
New map printed piece depicting a trail which leads from the Destiny's Bounty, across the rope bridge found in this set and terminating at the Temple of the Ultimate Ultimate Weapon. The same piece appears in 70618 Destiny's Bounty