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Tournament of Elements

Name: LEGO Tournament of Elements 71735
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 71735

75 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: C2021283 pcsHigh agreement · 95%

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Synthesized Verdict

"With a BrickScore of 75.0 and a 4.81-star owner average across over 2,500 ratings, Tournament of Elements is a well-regarded play set that punches well above its $29.99 price in minifigure count and show accuracy. The seven figures including exclusive golden Lloyd make it a compelling pick for any Ninjago fan."

The Ninjago Tournament of Elements set (71735) earns a BrickScore of 75.0 and draws near-unanimous praise from owners, who gave it 4.81 out of 5 across 2,577 ratings with a 97% recommendation rate. The set's defining strength is its minifigure lineup: seven figures for $29.99, four of them exclusive to this set, including a 10th-anniversary golden Lloyd. Owners consistently highlighted the figures and play features as the primary reason to buy, with the Chen's Temple arena providing a well-detailed two-floor battle stage that packs in more detail and playability than the price tag suggests.

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LOVED (7)

01Seven minifigures for $29.99, exceptional value for the price
02Four exclusive figures including 10th-anniversary golden Lloyd and three new Elemental Masters
03Spinning blade and spinjitzu spinner play features

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CRITICIZED (3)

01Back of the build is relatively plain
02Limited built-in playability beyond imaginative play and figure interaction
03Build complexity may feel straightforward for older builders

Build Facts what critics report

⏱ Build time

~1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes)

🧩 Difficulty

intermediate

🎯 Audience

collectors

📐 Size

smallest of the recent sets

In Their Words most-used terms across every critic review

playexclusivedetaildisplaylloydprintingexcellentvaluegoldengoodelementalpriceincludedsevenpartsmastersinterestingappearancespinnerelementsincludingoriginaltorsothoughbolobocharactergravisratio

What reviewers are saying

"71735 Tournament of Elements contains many unique minifigures, among whom are three brand new Elemental Masters! These exclusive minifigures look wonderful and have attracted considerable attention among NINJAGO fans."

Brickset Reviews

"This set is worth the buy if you are a minifig collector. However, I would wait for a sale."

True North Bricks

Ecosystem

70756 Dojo Showdown — The new 2021 model features improved shape and detail. New model measures 20cm across versus predecessor's 23cm wide, but includes three angled sections and two levels versus original's single elevated platform in centre. New model includes wonderful splashes of red, dark blue and pearl gold, making it more visually striking. Both sizes remain reasonably consistent.

Throne Room Showdown — Tournament of Elements uses the same angled backdrop design but offers no new techniques or parts.

Overwatch Hanzo Vs Genji — Tournament of Elements shares the same angled design approach as this set.

Overlord Dragon (Golden Lloyd variant) — Both sets include a Golden Lloyd, but the Overlord Dragon variant does not have the collectible status or buildable stand. Reviewer prefers to swap the mask from Overlord Dragon version to the Tournament of Elements version for consistency with other 10th anniversary characters.

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BUY

Key Pros

✓Six brand new or updated minifigures, with four exclusive Elemental Masters being the primary attraction
✓Extensive minifigure detail with improvements upon onscreen counterparts
✓Interesting architectural features capturing atmosphere of Chen's palace

Key Cons

✕No staircase included to reach the upper level
✕Kai's hair differs from original minifigure (although original element hasn't appeared since 2018)

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WAIT FOR SALE

"This set is worth the buy if you are a minifig collector. However, I would wait for a sale."

Key Pros

✓Seven minifigures with excellent brick-to-fig ratio (40:1)
✓All minifigures have front and back torso printing
✓Five minifigures feature leg printing; six have double-sided faces

Key Cons

✕Build lacks novelty; angled design seen before in other sets
✕No new bricks or interesting new uses for bricks

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (7)

Lloyd - 10th Anniversary Golden Ninja

Gravis

Bolobo

Jacob Pevsner

Jay - Legacy, Rebooted, Ninjago Logogram 'MASTER' on Torso, Hair

Kai - Legacy, Rebooted Robe

Eyezor

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Pearl gold spinner with glittery trans-clear
Exclusive colour combination for Forbidden Spinjitzu spinner. Matches style introduced during 2018. Can connect to handle and rotate when rubber wheel moves across surface.
Bright green Jadeblades (various weapon forms)
Represent Jadeblades sought by Elemental Masters. Original specialised element for these blades has been retired; these weapons are described as sensible compromise. Scattered throughout structure and displayed beneath central torii.
Staff of Nature handle from Monkie Kid
Element appears exclusively in tan colour in this set. Used as part of Bolobo's weapon.
2x6 tiles
Recently introduced elements used in banners displaying Anacondrai emblem with two katana.
Dual-moulded hair component with green headband
Lloyd Legacy's hair piece integrates green headband. Same element will appear with The Island subtheme in spring.
Black display stands
Reasonably simple stands for Legacy minifigures. Include printed 2x2 round tile and green 1x1 round plates reflecting Lloyd's associated colour. Reviewer considers them delightful, improving upon Star Wars twentieth anniversary bases.