LEGO Reviews The LEGO Ninjago Movie70611

Water Strider

Name: LEGO Water Strider 70611
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 70611
Rating: 4.69 (824 reviews)

85 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: AA2017494 pcsHigh agreement · 100%

Expert reviews

2analyzed

Owner ratings

824

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"The Water Strider stands out as one of the most consistent value wins in the Ninjago Movie lineup, with a BrickScore of 85, a 4.69 owner average from 824 ratings, and a $0.061 price-per-piece that reviewers repeatedly called extraordinary for a fully featured posable mech."

The Water Strider (70611) earns a BrickScore of 85 and a Highly Recommended tier, driven by an extremely consistent wave of owner praise across 824 ratings averaging 4.69 out of 5. Owner signals are uniformly strong: value_for_money rates 4.79 out of 5, play experience 4.48, and would_recommend stands at 100%. With all reviews sourced from LEGO.com buyers, the consensus is that this 494-piece mech at $29.99 (just $0.061 per piece) represents one of the best price-to-value propositions in the Ninjago Movie wave.

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LOVED (8)

01Exceptional price-per-piece ratio of $0.061 for a 494-piece mech at $29.99
02Articulated legs with posing options that allow the strider to balance on just two feet at a time
03Integrated stud-shooter water blaster that fires without disrupting the model's aesthetics
04360-degree rotating central cockpit
05Trans-light blue parts throughout giving the mech its water-elemental look
06Nya minifigure with her cloth waist skirt piece (limited to only two other sets in the wave)
07Puffer fish helmet Shark Army soldier, exclusive to this set
08Compact scale that still reads as an imposing mech on display

CRITICIZED (6)

01Leg construction becomes repetitive to build across all four limbs
02Knee and ankle articulation only; upper leg joints do not move, limiting some pose options
03Face prints on minifigures wear off with repeated mask removal
04Stud shooter ammunition is easily lost during play
05Nya cannot sit in the cockpit while wearing her skirt piece without risk of damage from surrounding studs
06Kai minifigure appears in many other Ninjago Movie sets, reducing his value here

What reviewers are saying

"This is an appealing model though, taking inspiration from the pond skaters that are perennial inhabitants of wetland areas and lakes around the world. The spindly design of the limbs is unusual and helps to distinguish …"

Brickset Reviews

"I do believe it is the largest and most imposing $30 set I've ever reviewed period"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

70615 Fire Mech — The Water Strider is more nimble than the bulkier Fire Mech: 'The model is remarkably large and I like its spindly design which gives the impression that this vehicle would be a lot more nimble than a bulkier machine such as 70615 Fire Mech.'

70632 Quake Mech — All ninja vehicles are scaled down from the movie by about the same amount, making them ideal for display together. The reviewer looks forward to adding 70632 Quake Mech to the group.

7707 (Ice Tank reference from comment) — Commenter notes: 'This is an interesting successor of the 7707, though it does not convey the same elegance.'

The LEGO Ninjago MovieTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 2

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

Key Pros

✓Exceptional value for money, especially at $29.99 USD
✓Remarkably large for the price point (494 pieces)
✓Unique spindly insect-inspired design distinguishes it from other ninja vehicles

Key Cons

✕Plain colour scheme compared to other ninja vehicles (though reviewer acknowledges it suits Nya's water element)
✕Tan upholstery on cockpit seat looks out of place and is visible from outside when unoccupied; blue would be more appropriate

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BUY

"I do believe it is the largest and most imposing $30 set I've ever reviewed period"

Key Pros

✓Highly poseable and articulate legs with excellent range of motion
✓Ball-jointed foot pads at all four corners for stable positioning
✓360° rotating upper structure allows for flexible positioning

Key Cons

✕Rear section not very impressive visually
✕Minifigure skirt is made from older, rigid fabric material that is difficult to fit properly and can be damaged

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: Puffer - exclusive puffer fish helmet design with trans-clear visor, much praised by reviewers

Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: Puffer minifigure is exclusive to this set

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (8)

Nya - The LEGO Ninjago Movie, Cloth Armor Skirt

$12

Nya

$10

Puffer

Kai - The LEGO Ninjago Movie, Pearl Dark Gray Katana Holder

Kai

Shark Army Thug

Shark Army Thug - Small Knee Plates

Standout parts (per reviewers)

trans-light blue pieces
Multiple trans-light blue pieces used throughout the model (legs, cockpit details) along with black to suit Nya's water element; also 6x6 trans-blue dishes on foot undersides representing repulsor field
pearl dark grey sheath
Kai's katana slide into a pearl dark grey sheath on his back, a distinctive detail
trans-clear windscreenValue
Large trans-clear windscreen allows visibility into the interior detail; somewhat surprising given number of trans-light blue pieces elsewhere
pearl silver hoses
Connect the feet and legs, look brilliant and do not hinder articulation of ball joints
fabric faulds
Fabric faulds around Nya's waist are distinctive
Nia's dual-molded spear with tassel
Features softer rubber construction at the tip with hard plastic shaft in brown color

What Owners Say · summarized from 37 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners overwhelmingly praise the Water Strider as exceptional value and an engaging build, with excellent part count and playability, though some note structural fragility and repetitive leg construction.

COMMON PRAISE

+Outstanding price-to-piece ratio and value for money
+Great playability with articulating legs and functional features
+Impressive size and presence for the cost
+Cool aesthetic design with appealing translucent blue details

COMMON COMPLAINTS

−Set structure feels fragile and pieces come apart during play
−Repetitive build with four identical legs
−Legs lack flexibility compared to the movie version
−Color scheme deviates from Nya's signature colors (too much black instead of dark blue/red)

Exceptional valueStrong playabilityDesign appealBuild repetitionStructural durability concerns

Buyer Ratings

Amazon4.7

784 reviews

85%

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