LEGO Reviews Ninjago71735

Tournament of Elements

Name: LEGO Tournament of Elements 71735
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 71735
Rating: 4.81 (2577 reviews)

77 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB2021283 pcsHigh agreement · 97%

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BUY

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Recommended

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Synthesized Verdict

"With a BrickScore of 77.3 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 77.3 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
04Two-floor temple structure with multiple distinct battle zones
05Strong show accuracy with recognizable episode-specific details such as jade blade stands, vases, and the spellbook
06Bright, eye-catching color palette
07Pieces larger than the box suggests

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

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

"seven Minifigures in a set of this size practically makes it a people pack"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

"Can you believe that Ninjago has been around for ten years? That's a lot of Spinjitzu under the bridge."

The Brothers Brick

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.

70756 Dojo Showdown — 71735 is a re-imagining/reboot that expands on the original 2015 set with new combatants and a weapon-heavy arena.

Gamer's Market — Both are minifigure pack sets, though one commenter notes this one doesn't quite measure up to the high bar of Gamer's Market's cast (Avatar Harumi, pink Zane, plaid Cole).

NinjagoTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 3

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

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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BUY

"seven Minifigures in a set of this size practically makes it a people pack"

Key Pros

✓Seven quality minifigures with excellent prints
✓Elemental Masters (Gravis, Jacob, Bolobo) finally released as official figures
✓Golden Lloyd 10th anniversary variant

Key Cons

✕Not as many weapon parts as expected for this type of set (because they're used in the build)
✕Could have used one fewer ninja figure and included another Elemental Master or different character

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BUY

"Can you believe that Ninjago has been around for ten years? That's a lot of Spinjitzu under the bridge."

Key Pros

✓Seven quality minifigures, several exclusive to this set
✓Three first-time physical character appearances (Gravis, Bolobo, Jacob Pevsner)
✓Multiple new and rare-colored parts

Key Cons

✕Build is repetitive with nearly identical modules on first floor
✕Second floor heavy on mirrored details

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: The four exclusive Elemental Masters and Lloyd Legacy anniversary minifigure

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Lloyd (10th anniversary golden ninja), Gravis (Elemental Master of Gravity), Jacob (Elemental Master of Sound), Bolobo (Elemental Master of Nature)

Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: Four exclusive Elemental Masters plus Lloyd Legacy minifigure; Legacy subtheme set

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Exclusive Elemental Master minifigures; 10th anniversary golden Lloyd variant

Resale

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Elemental Masters exclusivity suggests potential for aftermarket value, particularly Lloyd golden variant and specific Elemental Master releases

The Brothers Brick: Not explicitly stated, but the presence of three new character debuts and exclusive minifigures suggests potential collector interest.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (14)

Lloyd - 10th Anniversary Golden Ninja

Lloyd

Gravis

Bolobo

Gravis

Bolobo

Jacob Pevsner

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

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 KidValue
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.

What Owners Say · summarized from 50 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners overwhelmingly praise the set for its seven exclusive minifigures (especially the golden anniversary Lloyd), strong show accuracy, detailed build, and excellent play value at $30, though a few note the physical structure itself is modest in size.

COMMON PRAISE

+Seven minifigures including four exclusive to the set and golden 10th-anniversary Lloyd
+Accurate to Tournament of Elements season with show references and Easter eggs
+Excellent value for money and quick, easy build with clear instructions
+Highly interactive play arena with multiple battle scenes and customizable elements

COMMON COMPLAINTS

−Set structure itself is relatively small compared to price despite minifigure quantity
−Missing some characters from the show (e.g., Nya in season 4 appearance)
−Minifigures do not exactly match TV show versions in all cases

Minifigure collectionShow accuracy and nostalgiaBeginner-friendly buildReplayability and display valueStrong price-to-value ratio

Buyer Ratings

Amazon4.8

2,460 reviews

89%