
"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.

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"The Ninjago Legacy subtheme, introduced last year, is a reimagining of some of the earlier sets released in the Ninjago line nearly ten years ago."
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"The summer 2020 set 71703 Storm Fighter Battle is interesting in that it's a Legacy version of a Legacy set."
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"The Ninjago Legacy subtheme, introduced last year, is a reimagining of some of the earlier sets released in the Ninjago line nearly ten years ago."

"The summer 2020 set 71703 Storm Fighter Battle is interesting in that it's a Legacy version of a Legacy set."






Owners overwhelmingly praise the set for its easy build, engaging play value, and quality pieces, though some feel the price is high for the size and have concerns about weapon-themed play.
Amazon4.8
LEGO.com4.4