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Lloyd's Legendary Dragon

Name: LEGO Lloyd's Legendary Dragon 71766
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 71766

74 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB2022747 pcsHigh agreement · 95%

Expert reviews

4analyzed

Owner ratings

219

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"Lloyd's Legendary Dragon earns its BrickScore of 73.9 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 73.9 (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

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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

Build Facts what critics report

🧩 Difficulty

intermediate

🎯 Audience

kids

In Their Words most-used terms across every critic review

articulationgoodplaywingsdragonconstructionwingsaddlegreentailstickersvalueninjagoreducingpotentialimpressivebodyheadinnovativemechanismlimbstechniquesexcellentdespitepartsonlyfrontknee

What reviewers are saying

"The build is extremely fun, full of interesting building techniques and very varied."

Bouwsteentjes

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

Brickset Reviews

Ecosystem

Lloyd's Race Car — Lloyd minifigure also appears in this set

Jay and Nya's Race Car EVO — Nya minifigure also appeared in this earlier set

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

NinjagoInvestment Grade

By Reviewer · 2

Avg score

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BUY

"The build is extremely fun, full of interesting building techniques and very varied."

Key Pros

✓Very enjoyable build with interesting and varied techniques
✓Excellent final dragon appearance from all angles
✓Good variety in construction steps avoiding monotony

Key Cons

✕Some repetition in front and back leg construction (though not disruptive)
✕Stickers are mislabeled on the sticker sheet (two stickers labeled with incorrect numbers), requiring careful attention during assembly

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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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Dimensional Analysis

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Investment score 75

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (4)

Lloyd

Python Dynamite

Viper Flyer

Nya - Core

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Fabric wings (partially made of soft material)
Wings use an interesting mix of LEGO elements and soft fabric, contributing to the dragon's detailed appearance
Mechanical wing-folding mechanism
Clever and smart mechanism activated by a lever on the dragon's back that allows wings to fold in and out
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