Storm Fighter Battle

"A well-executed 4+ beginner set that divides opinion along audience lines: expert reviewers find the $29.99 price steep for 165 basic pieces, but real-world buyers (4.8/5 from over 1,000 ratings, 90% recommending) consistently praise it as a great first LEGO Ninjago experience for young children."

The 2020 Ninjago Legacy set 71703 Storm Fighter Battle earns a BrickScore of 68.5 and a Mixed Reviews tier, primarily because it is a simplified 4+ beginner build of what is itself already a Legacy reissue. Expert reviewers appreciate the colorful minifigures and print quality but flag limited complexity, a high price-per-piece for 165 parts, and minimal appeal to adult collectors. Owner sentiment tells a different story: 1,057 buyers award it 4.8 out of 5 across Amazon and LEGO.com, with 90% recommending it and play experience rated 4.5 out of 5. That gap between expert criticism and owner enthusiasm is the defining tension for this set.

Where they split: There is a clear split between critics and owners. Expert reviewers cite the high price-per-piece, limited construction interest, and lack of collector appeal as significant negatives. The broader buying public, however, rates it 4.8 out of 5 with 90% recommending it, reflecting that the actual target audience (families with young children) finds it excellent for its intended purpose.