LEGO Reviews Ninjago71714

Kai Avatar - Arcade Pod

Name: LEGO Kai Avatar - Arcade Pod 71714
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 71714
Rating: 4.8 (1554 reviews)

82 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A202049 pcsHigh agreement · 95%

Expert reviews

2analyzed

Owner ratings

1.6K+

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"With a BrickScore of 81.8 and a 4.80 owner average across over 1,500 ratings, the Kai Avatar Arcade Pod punches well above its weight as a minifigure-driven value pick, anchored by the exclusive Avatar Kai figure and a $10 price point that both critics and buyers called outstanding."

The Kai Avatar Arcade Pod (71714) earns a BrickScore of 81.8 (Highly Recommended) by delivering exceptional minifigure value in a compact, nostalgic $10 package. Both expert reviewers and 1,554 owner ratings converge on the same verdict: two uniquely detailed, fully accessorized minifigures in one small set is a remarkable deal. Owners rate it 4.80 out of 5, with 91% recommending it to others.

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LOVED (7)

01Two complete, distinct minifigures (Avatar Kai and Digi Kai) at the $10 price point
02Exclusive Avatar Kai hair piece in yellow, found only in this set
03Excellent torso and face printing on both figures, including alternate face variant on Digi Kai
04Unique golden Prime controller katana accessory
05Arcade cabinet packaging with strong display impact
06Customizable sticker sheets with extra options for personalization
07Removable mask and armor pieces for play versatility

CRITICIZED (4)

01Large stickers are challenging to align precisely and can be damaged during application
02The arcade cabinet itself is an oversized single molded piece, not a functional minifig-scale cabinet
03Door clips have limited clutch power and pull off easily
04Avatar Kai lacks a secondary face variant (only Digi Kai has an alternate face)

What reviewers are saying

"i absolutely love the box that this comes in uh this one is the kai avatar arcade pod set number 71714"

BrickQueen

"uses very specialized pieces the entire pod itself or cabinet is a specialized part just one huge part a single molded piece"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

Previous Ninjago sets with rip-cord spinners and flyers — The arcade pods have slightly less play value than the rip-cord spinners and flyers of previous Ninjago themes.

Previous LEGO minifigure pods (round pods) — As far as minifigure pods go, these arcade pods are way cooler than the round pods that LEGO's produced before.

NinjagoTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 2

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

BrickQueen

Expert Video Source

"i absolutely love the box that this comes in uh this one is the kai avatar arcade pod set number 71714"

Key Pros

✓Arcade pod box design is unique and cool
✓Two complete minifigures in one set
✓Excellent printing on both figures

Key Cons

✕Large stickers are difficult to line up properly and could be damaged with use

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JANG's LEGO Reviews

Expert Video Source

BUY

"uses very specialized pieces the entire pod itself or cabinet is a specialized part just one huge part a single molded piece"

Key Pros

✓Two complete minifigures per set (avatar and digi versions)
✓Excellent value at $10 price point
✓Fully LEGO compatible despite specialized pieces

Key Cons

✕Oversized compared to minifigure scale - cannot function as actual arcade cabinet for minifigs
✕Excessive packaging relative to actual product size

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Value drivers

BrickQueen: Avatar Kai exclusive minifigure and unique Digi Kai with mask

Exclusivity

BrickQueen: Avatar Kai reported as exclusive to this set

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Appears to be standard retail release at $10 price point

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (4)

Avatar Kai

$11

Kai - Avatar Kai

Kai - Digi Kai, Shoulder Armor with Scabbard

Digi Kai

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Avatar Kai hair pieceValue
Unique super saiyan-style design similar to anime; reviewer wants to use for custom figures
Digi Kai mask
Removable mask with red and white coloring and snowflake-like mark; double-sided face printing
Armor piece with shoulder pads
Contains back printing; removable from the figure
Sticker sheets (multiple large stickers)
Multiple large stickers that are difficult to align; reviewer wishes they were printed pieces instead
Arcade pod/cabinet body
Entire pod is one large specialized molded piece, not a traditional brick construction
Sticker sheets
Large stickers for pod sides, control panel 2x4 tile, with multiple variants and spare stickers included

What Owners Say · summarized from 10 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

LEGO 71714 Kai Avatar - Arcade Pod is overwhelmingly praised for excellent value, two minifigures in a small set, ease of build, and exclusive avatar costume, though a handful of owners experienced print defects or missing components.

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