LEGO Reviews Ninjago70652

Stormbringer

Name: LEGO Stormbringer 70652
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 70652
Rating: 4.85 (82 reviews)

83 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A2018493 pcsHigh agreement · 95%

Expert reviews

4analyzed

Owner ratings

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"Stormbringer lands a BrickScore of 82.9 with four reviewers agreeing it is among the best Ninjago dragons produced, distinguished by its brick-built head, all-printed elements, and the standout Daddy No Legs figure. Real buyers are even more enthusiastic, rating it 4.85 out of 5 across 82 ratings with a 100% recommendation rate, making this a confident Highly Recommended pick for Ninjago fans."

Four expert sources converge on Stormbringer as a standout Ninjago dragon set, earning a BrickScore of 82.9, driven by a brick-built head (rather than a moulded creature piece), sticker-free printed elements throughout, strong articulation, and the exclusive Daddy No Legs figure. Owner ratings are even more enthusiastic: 4.85 out of 5 across 82 ratings spanning Amazon, Walmart, and LEGO.com, with 100% of LEGO.com reviewers saying they would recommend it. Critics and owners are closely aligned, making this one of the more confident verdicts in the Ninjago line.

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LOVED (10)

01Sticker-free set with printed elements throughout, including exclusive printed 1x4 bricks on the dragon head
02Brick-built dragon head with printed eyes and articulated moveable spikes, preferred over moulded creature heads
03High articulation: poseable legs, wings, head, and claws; dragon can crouch and lay down
04Gear-driven tail-swishing mechanism that works smoothly and adds play value
05Spring-loaded shooters in the mouth with a jaw that drops for loading
06Removable saddle with clip attachment points for accessories
07Excellent minifigure print quality with metallic silver detailing on multiple characters
08Daddy No Legs as a uniquely constructed brick-built cyborg figure with grappling hook that attaches to the dragon
09Strong value: close to 500 pieces for $39.99 ($0.081 per piece)
10Dragon armor chest plate on a display pedestal included as a bonus build

CRITICIZED (6)

01Neck section feels blocky and stiff compared to the rest of the highly articulated model
02Dragon cannot bend at the center, limiting dramatic attack poses
03Dragon armor stand holds the armor piece loosely, and the internal compartment has little practical use
04Daddy No Legs' cyborg-leg connection looks awkward at the torso joint, and the figure can topple when posing
05Wings are relatively small (though reviewers note this fits an Oriental dragon aesthetic)
06Boost integration requires a full separate Boost kit and tablet, representing significant additional cost, and slightly compromises the standalone set's design

What reviewers are saying

"this set is really really cool"

BrickQueen

"Despite the rumours of Summer arriving, my part of England has recently been treated to heavy rain, claps of thunder and fantastic lightning shows, so what better set to arrive at my door than 70652 Stormbringer."

Brickset Reviews

"the larger of the two, the Stormbringer, is a neat build. The dragon is posable and has a nice shape and feel to it. Also, the shooters in the mouth are a fun touch"

The Brothers Brick

"I have great news that right there is not a sticker that is actually a printed exclusive brick that is on just one side and they actually did a separate print for the other side that is mirrored so it is proper it's good…"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

70612 Green Ninja Mech Dragon — Favorable coexistence; not direct predecessor but similar scale and role. This set will 'happily coexist' with the Mech Dragon. Sets the bar high but Stormbringer meets it. Feature (tail-swishing via technic gear) is 'robbed directly from' Green Ninja Mech Dragon. Reviewer states if you loved the Mech, you will love this too. However, Green Ninja Mech Dragon uses moulded pieces for head/jaw while Stormbringer is fully brick-built, which reviewer prefers.

60194 Arctic Scout Truck (BOOST version) — Stormbringer is significantly more impressive and fun with BOOST; much better interactive programming and design integration than Scout

70652 Stormbringer (original non-BOOST version) — BOOST version is fair amount bigger, more fun to build, and brings the model to life with programming and personality

Previous LEGO dragon head designs across Ninjago and other themes — Stormbringer represents an improvement over historical LEGO dragon head techniques; it addresses the 'hit or miss' nature of past designs by finding a better balance between specialized molding and brick-building. The printed exclusive brick approach (rather than stickers) is specifically praised as 'a good thing for fans in general.'

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By Reviewer · 4

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

BrickQueen

Expert Video Source

BUY

"this set is really really cool"

Key Pros

✓Close to 500 pieces for $40 price point
✓Excellent printing on minifigures
✓Dragon has great detail and impressive horn design

Key Cons

✕Limited printing on dragon itself (only eyes have nice detail besides body colors)
✕Torsos for Muzzle and Daddy No Legs appear to be the same piece (could have been differentiated)

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Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

Key Pros

✓No stickers required; printed elements throughout (rare feature, especially printed 1x4 bricks)
✓Four minifigures with excellent print quality and metallic silver detailing on multiple characters
✓Brick-built dragon head instead of moulded creature pieces—superb execution with printed eyes and articulated spikes

Key Cons

✕Minifig print alignment between torso and legs isn't perfect (noted by reviewer as looking worse on close-up desktop screens than in real life)
✕If you already own most previous Ninjago dragons, the 'must purchase' appeal is dulled (though reviewer argues mature product quality somewhat offsets this)

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The Brothers Brick

Expert Video Source

BUY

"the larger of the two, the Stormbringer, is a neat build. The dragon is posable and has a nice shape and feel to it. Also, the shooters in the mouth are a fun touch"

Key Pros

✓Neat build with nice posability
✓Dragon shooters are fun
✓Very impressive leftover parts pile

Key Cons

✕Neck seems oddly long due to shooter placement
✕Can't turn very well in BOOST mode

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JANG's LEGO Reviews

Expert Video Source

Key Pros

✓High-quality printed exclusive bricks instead of stickers on dragon head
✓Excellent articulation and poseability across most of the model
✓Dragon head is expressive with good range of motion

Key Cons

✕Neck section is blocky and feels stiff compared to rest of model
✕Dragon cannot bend in the center for attack poses

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: Muzzle's multi-part headgear and detailed prints; unique brick-built Daddy No Legs variant. Hunted Season costume variants for Jay and Zane.

The Brothers Brick: Exclusive characters Daddy No Legs and Muzzle from Ninjago Hunted season

Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: Standard retail release (wide availability; summer wave).

The Brothers Brick: Daddy No Legs and Muzzle currently exclusive to this set

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (8)

Daddy No Legs

Jay with Armor - Hunted

Zane - Hunted

Jay with Armor

Muzzle

Zane

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Dragon eyes
Really nice printing on the eyes, described as incredible by the reviewer
Multi-part mask pieces for MuzzleValue
Top removable mask with detailed printing showing wraps
Multi-part mask for ZaneValue
Top and bottom mask pieces plus headpiece that stack together
Dragon chest plate
Decorative stand piece with dragon head design
Printed 1x4 bricks with scales and metallic silver eyes
No stickers used; printed bricks are rare (reviewer notes it feels like something absent since early 2000s). Eyes are on printed bricks, not separate sticker elements.
Dragon armour piece (gold Dragonbone armour)
Superb detailed sculpt with dragon head on shoulder and scales detailing breastplate. Mounts on pedestal that resembles anvil, balances on lightsabre handle with optional lock pin.

What Owners Say

Owners, mostly parents of Ninjago fans, rate the Stormbringer dragon highly for its articulated design, detailed minifigures, and playability, with minor notes about sturdiness.

COMMON PRAISE

+Large, slim dragon design with striking color contrast that looks impressive on display
+Multiple articulation points on the tail, legs, and head make it fun to pose and play with
+Exclusive Daddy No Legs minifigure is a standout draw for collectors
+Mouth shooters add interactive play value children love

COMMON COMPLAINTS

−Build is a little unstable or flimsy in places compared to bulkier Ninjago sets
−Boost compatibility requires purchasing additional pieces not included in this set, causing frustration for families trying to use it with the Boost starter kit

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Buyer Ratings

Amazon4.8

37 reviews

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