
"With a BrickScore of 60.9, the Ninja Dragon Temple earns its place as a charming 4+ entry set — no-sticker printing, Starter Bricks, and a genuinely cool dragon — but reviewers across the board flag the ~$0.25-per-piece price tag as hard to swallow, making it a buy only for dedicated Ninjago fans under age six."
Reviewers broadly agree that LEGO 71759 Ninja Dragon Temple is a solid entry point for younger builders, with its 4+ Starter Bricks, all-printed parts (no stickers), and four distinct sub-models earning consistent praise. However, the set draws near-universal criticism for poor value at $39.99/£34.99 for only 161 pieces — roughly $0.25 per piece — making it hard to recommend to anyone outside its intended toddler/early-builder audience. BricksFanz lands at a cautiously positive verdict, while The Brothers Brick leans toward "skip," and LEGO.com buyer reviews split between enthusiastic younger fans and frustrated parents who feel overcharged.
Where they split: BricksFanz and the positive LEGO.com reviewer find the set genuinely worthwhile for its target age group and consider the printed elements and Starter Bricks to offset the price. The Brothers Brick and a critical LEGO.com buyer are more emphatic that the per-piece cost is unjustifiable and recommend spending $40 on a different Ninjago set entirely.

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"These sorts of sets are a great introduction to LEGO building for younger builders."
BricksFanz
"There's no mech this time, but we do get a vehicle and a dragon."
The Brothers Brick"These sorts of sets are a great introduction to LEGO building for younger builders."

"There's no mech this time, but we do get a vehicle and a dragon."



Amazon4.8
LEGO.com4.6