LEGO Reviews Ninjago71770

Zane's Golden Dragon Jet

Name: LEGO Zane's Golden Dragon Jet 71770
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 71770
Rating: 4.8 (1035 reviews)

80 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A2022258 pcsHigh agreement · 93%

Expert reviews

4analyzed

Owner ratings

1.0K+

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"Zane's Golden Dragon Jet earns its BrickScore of 80.2 and Highly Recommended tier with a rare combination: critics praise the design and minifig lineup, and 1,035 owners back that up with a 4.8-out-of-5 rating and 100 percent recommendation rate, making this one of the most owner-validated sets in the Crystallized wave."

Reviewers across four expert outlets are broadly enthusiastic about this 258-piece Ninjago Crystallized set, praising its striking gold and trans-light-blue color palette, smooth transformable swing-wing mechanism, and an outstanding minifigure trio that includes two exclusive figures. Owner sentiment is exceptional: 4.8 out of 5 across 1,035 ratings with 100 percent recommending it, and a play experience score of 4.8 out of 5, placing owner enthusiasm firmly above the critic consensus. The set is now retired, so those numbers reflect real staying power.

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LOVED (7)

01Gold and trans-light-blue color blocking with gradient effect on the dual-molded canopy
02Smooth swing-wing transformation mechanism that changes the jet's silhouette entirely
03Exceptional minifigure selection: Golden Zane, Golden Dragon Cole (with transparent wings and parts), and General Vangelis
04Cockpit section detaches to function as a standalone escape craft or mini-fighter
05Dual-molded dragon head nose on the cockpit
06Wing-equipped minifigures that integrate with the jet for in-flight play
07Golden weapons collection adds customizer value

CRITICIZED (6)

01Center of the jet feels thin and lacks structural substance when viewed from the side
02Visible red Technic axle between the engines breaks color consistency
03Sticker on the cockpit window is a weaker solution than a printed canopy piece
04Rotors are small and feel undersized
05Cockpit interior has no control levers or consoles
06Price per piece (13.5 cents) was noted as steep following the 2022 LEGO price increase

What reviewers are saying

"first impression very solid nice visual design nice graphic design nice color blocking and i like the transition from the gold to the trans light blue"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

"71770 Zane's Golden Dragon Jet is perhaps my favourite NINJAGO aircraft to date."

Brickset Reviews

"This is one of the smallest Ninjago sets I've built, but I was not disappointed."

Rebrickable Reviews

"This 258 piece offering is one of the smaller sets in the sub-theme, but that doesn't mean it's lacking in coolness."

The Brothers Brick

Ecosystem

9442 Jay's Storm Fighter — Zane's aircraft closely resembles this vehicle with a streamlined appearance featuring sharp angles. Both include variable wing configurations triggered by sliding engines forward to splay wings outward.

70721 Kai Fighter — This vehicle includes similar transformation mechanics with variable wing configurations.

71768 Jay's Golden Dragon Motorbike — The pearl gold and trans-light blue dragon head ensures pleasing consistency between this vessel and the motorbike.

70668 Jay's Storm Fighter — The dual-molded blades on the wings are adjustable – a play feature that harkens back to 2019's 70668 Jay's Storm Fighter.

NinjagoTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 4

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Expert Video Source

BUY

"first impression very solid nice visual design nice graphic design nice color blocking and i like the transition from the gold to the trans light blue"

Key Pros

✓Excellent visual and graphic design
✓Beautiful color blocking and gradient effects
✓Highly collectible minifigures

Key Cons

✕Center feels a bit light and lacks substance
✕Some visible gaps from the side

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Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"71770 Zane's Golden Dragon Jet is perhaps my favourite NINJAGO aircraft to date."

Key Pros

✓Appealing shape and colours
✓Neat transformation function
✓Good minifigure selection

Key Cons

✕Relatively similar to previous sets
✕Red Technic axle remains visible between engines

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Rebrickable Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"This is one of the smallest Ninjago sets I've built, but I was not disappointed."

Key Pros

✓Interesting build with folding wings that work smoothly
✓Excellent minifigures, particularly Golden Dragon Cole
✓Good value for a small set

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Expert Video Source

BUY

"This 258 piece offering is one of the smaller sets in the sub-theme, but that doesn't mean it's lacking in coolness."

Key Pros

✓Fun set with good build complexity for the age range
✓Swing-wing play feature that is smooth and unlikely to jam
✓Good mix of interesting parts including dual-molded pieces

Key Cons

✕The sticker on the cockpit window, while it does work well as a heads-up display, is not ideal
✕Price point is steep at 13.5 cents per piece after the 2022 LEGO price hike

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Value drivers

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Golden Zane minifigure and Golden Dragon Cole figure are collectible and memorable

Brickset Reviews: Golden Dragon Cole and General Vangelis are exclusive minifigures not previously available in these variants.

Exclusivity

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Regular retail release at $30 USD

Brickset Reviews: Two exclusive minifigures included: Golden Dragon Cole and General Vangelis.

Resale

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Reviewer believes the Golden Zane figure will be 'highly sought after in the future and will be remembered very fondly'

Brickset Reviews: Past patterns suggest smaller Ninjago sets tend to receive discounts, so waiting for sale prices (~$20/€20) represents better value.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (3)

General Vangelis

Cole (Golden Dragon)

Zane (Golden Ninja)

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Dual-molded canopy piece (gold and trans light blue)Value
Creates a marbled gradient effect with streaks of gold, not perfectly mixed but has decent gradation
Medium azure Ninjago spinner tops
Good color addition to the design
Transparent orange legs and arms on dragon cole figureValue
Traditionally only one of each made available; dual sets great for customizers and transparent parts enthusiasts
Transparent headpiece (dragon cole)Value
Creates crystalline effect with dual molding; allows light to pass through for visual detail
Headband printed piece on golden zaneValue
Nice printed gold detail that shines without standing out too much
Pearl gold and trans-light blue dragon headValue
Forms the nose of the jet and looks marvellous, assuring pleasing consistency with 71768 Jay's Golden Dragon Motorbike

What Owners Say

Owners find Zane's Golden Dragon Jet a fun, gold-heavy Ninjago set with three great minifigures and a satisfying snap-action wing feature, though a few note the jet frame feels a bit thin for its price.

COMMON PRAISE

+Three well-regarded minifigures including General Vangelis, Golden Zane, and Dragon Form Cole
+Snap-action wing transformation mechanism described as very satisfying and a clear play highlight
+Larger than expected size for the price, offering good value in the Ninjago line
+Fun for young children with adult help, with engaging moving parts after the build

COMMON COMPLAINTS