LEGO Reviews Ninjago70670

Monastery of Spinjitzu

Name: LEGO Monastery of Spinjitzu 70670
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 70670
Rating: 4.79 (1645 reviews)

87 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: AA20191,070 pcsHigh agreement · 95%

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Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

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LOVED (8)

01Exceptional value for money given the price and volume of contents
02Good selection of nine minifigures including the full main ninja team
03Multiple well-integrated play features (training stations, traps, catapult) that look nice and function well
04Nice build techniques and visual detail without being overly complex to follow
05Excellent display piece that pairs well with Temple of Airjitsu
06Dual-molded minifigure heads with new mold and alternate printed faces
07Retro-inspired minifigure printing that honors early Ninjago while being updated
08Modular design allows flexible configuration for display or play

CRITICIZED (8)

01Large gaps on the sides when the set is opened up, which the reviewer wishes had been addressed with small wall segments
02Upper levels are too small to effectively fit or pose minifigures, limiting play and display options around the edges and roof
03The blade on the drawer trap with the Sword of Fire doesn't stay horizontal well due to friction issues with the technic pin
04Only one antagonist figure (Whiplash) included; would have benefited from additional skeleton warriors for more complete attack scenarios
05Incomplete rear of the building not suitable for 360-degree display
06Flimsy stair trap mechanism that only works on smooth surfaces
07Tower facade has limited functional space; no minifigure space on top floor
08Minifigure selection does not match early season 1 timeline (includes Ninja Nya and Lloyd as ninja when they would not have been yet)

What reviewers are saying

"Even at full price, you are looking at a cost-per-brick value score of 97%."

True North Bricks

"this is a call back to the early days of the series and a very nice one at that"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

Ninjago City — After seeing the Ninjago Movie and sets like Ninjago City and Ninjago City Docks, the reviewer developed greater appreciation for the Ninjago theme; the Monastery of Spinjitzu continues this positive trend.

Original Ninjas theme from the 1990s — The Monastery of Spinjitzu reminds the reviewer of the original Ninjas theme that would have fit naturally into their collection from that era.

Temple of Airjitsu — This set would display very well next to the Temple of Airjitsu, with the comparison itself being described as 'kind of High Praise'

NinjagoTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 2

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Consensus

BUY

True North Bricks

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BUY

"Even at full price, you are looking at a cost-per-brick value score of 97%."

Key Pros

✓Excellent cost-per-brick value at $0.09 per piece
✓Great build time value at $0.51 per minute
✓Design stays true to the Ninjago show

Key Cons

✕Incomplete rear of the building not suitable for 360-degree display
✕Flimsy stair trap mechanism that only works on smooth surfaces

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BUY

"this is a call back to the early days of the series and a very nice one at that"

Key Pros

✓Exceptional value for money given the price and volume of contents
✓Good selection of nine minifigures including the full main ninja team
✓Multiple well-integrated play features (training stations, traps, catapult) that look nice and function well

Key Cons

✕Large gaps on the sides when the set is opened up, which the reviewer wishes had been addressed with small wall segments
✕Upper levels are too small to effectively fit or pose minifigures, limiting play and display options around the edges and roof

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Dimensional Analysis

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Value drivers

True North Bricks: The complete set of Golden Weapons of Spinjitzu and the inclusion of all six main ninja characters plus Sensei Wu drive minifigure value.

Exclusivity

True North Bricks: Released as part of the Ninjago Legacy theme reintroduction (January 2, 2019); standard LEGO retail distribution.

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Standard retail release

Resale

True North Bricks: Not explicitly addressed by the reviewer.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (16)

Lloyd

$11

Nya

Lloyd - Legacy, Dark Green Sash

Nya - Legacy

Wyplash

Zane

Zane - Legacy

Sensei Wu

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Tassel pieces
Fun decorative elements called out specifically by the reviewer as adding to accessory count
29-33 weapon accessoriesValue
Extensive selection of ninja weapons and the complete set of Golden Weapons of Spinjitzu
Golden ChickenValue
Unique catapult-triggered element serving as a play feature defense mechanism
Handheld battle platforms with new spring-clip mechanism
Two new pieces for 2019 that feature a friction spring clip allowing minifigures to spin and engage in Spinjitsu combat
Newer gear elements in dark gray
Used in the bonsai tree build to integrate without standing out
Dual-molded headpieces for ninja minifiguresValue
New mold with two colors of plastic for each of the four main ninja