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Zane's Mino Creature

Name: LEGO Zane's Mino Creature 71719
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 71719
Rating: 4.8 (1349 reviews)

67 · MIXED REVIEWSINVESTMENT GRADE: BB2020616 pcsHigh agreement · 98%

Expert reviews

3analyzed

Owner ratings

1.3K+

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Mixed Reviews

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"Zane's Mino Creature earns its Mixed Reviews tier with a BrickScore of 66.7, where expert critics flagged fixed front legs and exposed Technic gearing while a large owner base of parents and kids rated it 4.8 out of 5, drawn primarily to the Mino's entertaining head-smash and jaw mechanism."

The Zane's Mino Creature sits in Mixed Reviews territory with a BrickScore of 66.7, though this masks a notable split between expert critics and the broader owner base. Three expert sources (JANG, Brickset, and The Brothers Brick) converged on a verdict of roughly 65-70 out of 100, citing fixed front leg articulation, exposed Technic gearing, and a value proposition that lags other sets in the same summer 2020 Ninjago wave. Owners, by contrast, averaged 4.8 out of 5 across 1,349 ratings on Amazon and LEGO.com, with 100% recommending it on LEGO's platform. Children specifically praised the head-movement play feature and the movable jaw.

Where they split: Expert reviewers scored this set in the 65-70 range and leaned mixed-to-cautious, while 1,349 owners gave it a 4.8 out of 5 with 100% recommendation on LEGO.com. The gap likely reflects audience fit: children and families found the creature's play features entirely satisfying, while critics evaluated it against adult standards for articulation and set cohesion.

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LOVED (8)

01Distinctive rhinoceros-inspired creature design, a departure from typical Ninjago dragons
02Head-butting and head-movement play feature praised as surprisingly powerful and fun
03Clever single 2x3 printed eye tile using masking to show two different eye expressions
04Sturdy, visually substantial build with good mechanical weight
05Rear leg ball joints and ratchet articulation
06Dual-moulded Ivory Blade of Deliverance and pearl gold 1x1 heart tiles as noteworthy parts
07Four minifigures (Hero Zane, Hero Cole, Gleck, Ginkle) providing solid roster value
08Fair price per piece at approximately 8 cents

CRITICIZED (8)

01Front leg shoulders are completely fixed and non-articulating, a major disappointment for expert reviewers
02Exposed Technic gearing and rubber band mechanism visible through gaps
03Lower jaw appears too long when fully open, distorting the appearance
04Eyes lack forward-facing angle, reducing front-view impact
05Board game integration component feels underdeveloped and instructions unclear
06Skull Dungeons environment section lacks connection points for linking to other game sets
07Two near-identical Gleck and Ginkle villains (different hats only) felt like a cost-cutting measure
08Colour scheme not ideally suited to Zane per Brickset; white details feel out of place on the creature

What reviewers are saying

"It's a really cheap pun. It looks like a rhino, but it lives in mines and is used in mines. So, rhino mine."

JANG's LEGO Reviews

"71719 Zane's Mino Creature varies dramatically from dragons which are traditionally associated with the ninja."

Brickset Reviews

"this one is a little different from the rest of the wave"

The Brothers Brick

Ecosystem

71722 Skull Sorcerer's Dungeon — The reviewer recommends other sets from the Skull Dungeons range above this one. This set contains the smallest component of the Skull Dungeons environment distributed across four new Ninjago sets.

75936 Jurassic Park: T. rex Rampage — Eyes should have been angled forwards slightly like the Tyrannosaurus rex's eyes in that set, which are visible from the front and sides.

Dragons from the Ninjago line — Zane's Mino Creature varies dramatically from dragons which are traditionally associated with the ninja. While Ninjago animals have proven increasingly appealing, the reviewer prefers other creature designs from this wave.

Fire Stone Mech — This set pales in comparison to the Fire Stone Mech

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By Reviewer · 3

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Expert Video Source

BUY

"It's a really cheap pun. It looks like a rhino, but it lives in mines and is used in mines. So, rhino mine."

Key Pros

✓Substantial, sturdy build with visual weight
✓Clever head design with efficient print usage
✓Working jaw mechanism with nice closed expression

Key Cons

✕Front leg shoulders are completely fixed and non-articulated (disappointing)
✕Limited front articulation compared to what adult collectors might want

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Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

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"71719 Zane's Mino Creature varies dramatically from dragons which are traditionally associated with the ninja."

Key Pros

✓Impressive detail and organic design
✓Head-butting function is enjoyable and well-integrated
✓Rocky texture befits the Skull Dungeons environment

Key Cons

✕Colour scheme not well-suited to Zane; would be better associated with Cole
✕White details appear out of place on the creature

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The Brothers Brick

Expert Video Source

MIXED

"this one is a little different from the rest of the wave"

Key Pros

✓Well-detailed creature build
✓Clever use of the unique printed 2×3 eye tile with one print hidden under a rock element
✓Good color scheme matching Zane

Key Cons

✕Feeling that the set wasn't quite finished
✕Doesn't integrate well with other 'Game Experience Inside' sets due to missing connection points

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Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: Wide retail release; minifigures also available in other Skull Dungeons sets.

The Brothers Brick: No exclusive minifigures; the creature may appeal to collectors interested in Ninjago creatures or Rhinoceros-themed builds

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (8)

Gleck

Cole Hero

Zane Hero

Hero Cole

Hero Zane

Ginkle

Standout parts (per reviewers)

2x3 printed tile with overflow eye design
Clever design that uses a single piece with masking to create two different eye views, avoiding the need for two separate prints
Custom L-shaped disc shooter actuator channel
Custom mechanism not falling out, shows thoughtful mechanical design
Hook piece for tail
Perfect scale and design choice for the tail construction
3x4 armour panel
New armour panel integrated into the Mino Creature design, though its size risks limiting alternative uses.
Pearl gold 1x1 heart tiles
Have not appeared in this colour before. Can be removed or folded down to represent lives being lost in the tabletop game.
Trans-light blue 1x1 pyramids
Decorative elements situated on the head of the creature.

What Owners Say · summarized from 14 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners overwhelmingly praise the set for its engaging creature build with smooth articulated movements and reasonable difficulty level for intermediate builders; minor frustration around unclear board game instructions.

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