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Lloyd's Legendary Dragon

Name: LEGO Lloyd's Legendary Dragon 71766
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 71766
Rating: 4.78 (219 reviews)

70 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB2022747 pcsHigh agreement · 95%

Expert reviews

2analyzed

Owner ratings

219

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"Lloyd's Legendary Dragon earns its BrickScore of 70.2 and Recommended tier through a winning combination of genuine articulation, strong play features, and a four-minifigure lineup, backed by a 4.78 owner average and a near-unanimous 98% recommendation rate."

Lloyd's Legendary Dragon (71766) earns a BrickScore of 70.2 (Recommended) and draws enthusiastic praise from Ninjago fans for its impressive size, articulation, and play mechanics. Owner sentiment aligns strongly with the expert score: 4.78 out of 5 across 219 ratings, with 98% of LEGO buyers recommending it. The set delivers a satisfying dragon build with genuine posability and strong play value for its price point.

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LOVED (7)

01Remarkable articulation throughout the dragon, including posable tail and movable wings
02Wing-flapping lever mechanism that brings the model to life during play
03Impressive finished size that surprised many builders
04Removable saddle that attaches and detaches cleanly
05Four minifigures included: Lloyd, Nya, Viper Flyer, and Python Dynamite
06Clear, well-structured instruction booklet with in-book Ninjago comics as a bonus
07Blue and green color scheme noted as distinctive and eye-catching

CRITICIZED (3)

01Wings can be tricky to attach during the build process
02Dragon appears slightly thinner in person than in promotional images
03One reviewer flagged an incorrect sticker number on the tail section

What reviewers are saying

"Lloyd's Legendary Dragon exceeds expectations, despite certain dubious colour choices."

Brickset Reviews

"I was impressed with the bulkiness of the model, expecting a gangly build."

Rebrickable Reviews

Ecosystem

70593 The Green NRG Dragon — 71766 Lloyd's Legendary Dragon is Lloyd's second comparable-scale green dragon. 70593 prioritized agility above raw power, while 71766 occupies category focused on strength and physical power. Addition of dark blue in 71766 distinguishes new dragon from predecessor.

71754 Water Dragon — Dragon head ingeniously comprises parts from 71754 Water Dragon with positions swapped to create completely different shape, demonstrating creative element reuse.

70653 Firstbourne — Flapping wings like those on 70653 Firstbourne would have been more effective than the wing mechanism on 71766. Reviewer surprised that subsequent dragons have not maintained those flapping wings.

71746 Jungle Dragon — Dragon's jaw opens to reveal red tongue inside, resembling the tongue from outstanding 71746 Jungle Dragon.

NinjagoTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 2

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"Lloyd's Legendary Dragon exceeds expectations, despite certain dubious colour choices."

Key Pros

✓Impressive scale and imposing physical presence
✓Distinctive body shape conveying overwhelming power
✓Fantastically detailed head using clever element reuse from 71754 Water Dragon

Key Cons

✕Muddled color scheme with excessive four prominent colors
✕Unnecessary two shades of green reducing visual cohesion

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Rebrickable Reviews

Editorial Source

WAIT FOR SALE

"I was impressed with the bulkiness of the model, expecting a gangly build."

Key Pros

✓Impressive overall bulk and size
✓Well-supported legs with good articulation
✓Wing mechanism works smoothly and holds position

Key Cons

✕Tail lacks imagination and feels simplistic
✕Head is minifig-scale rather than brick-built, reducing intricacy

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Investment Layer

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Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: LEGO set; standard retail availability

Rebrickable Reviews: Wide retail - part of standard Ninjago: Core 2022 release

Resale

Wolf of Bricks: Strong gain from $55.99 to $108; 18-24 month hold recommended

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (4)

Python Dynamite

Viper Flyer

Lloyd

Nya - Core

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Dual-moulded heads for Python Dynamite and Viper Flyer
Returns from Pyro Vipers with brilliant moulded detail; elements include spectacular moulded detail with color scheme of orange and pearl dark grey, with eyes and teeth in these shades
Golden blade component for dragon's crest
Introduced last summer; incorporated into dragon crest and looks splendid
Curved claws forming armrests of saddle
Clever use of curved claws to form ornate saddle armrests, making saddle structure look fantastic
Fabric wings with printed design
Features various shades of green with scaly texture, medium azure streaks depicting internal wing structure, offering impressive detail
Dragon head components from 71754 Water Dragon
Parts from Water Dragon ingeniously repositioned with swapped positions to create completely different shape; barb becomes horn, ridges continue across head transitioning into 1x4 curved slope
79505 - Technic Rotation Joint Disk with Pin and Double Rotation Joint Ball Half
New part for this set

What Owners Say · summarized from 36 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners love this set as one of the best Ninjago dragons, praising engaging builds, impressive articulation, and family bonding; a few note balance or sturdiness challenges with the structure.

COMMON PRAISE