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The Crystal King Temple

Name: LEGO The Crystal King Temple 71771
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 71771
Rating: 4.8 (371 reviews)

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Owner ratings

371

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"Scoring 72.6 on BrickScore with a near-perfect 4.8-star owner average from 371 ratings, The Crystal King Temple is a confident Recommended for Ninjago fans: an impressive minifigure lineup headlined by the four-armed Crystal King, clever hidden play features, and a range of exclusive transparent dark-pink parts carry the set despite a slightly disjointed structure and a price-per-piece that sits on the high side."

The Crystal King Temple lands as a solid, play-focused Ninjago set that reviewers appreciate for its exclusive minifigure lineup and cleverly hidden interactive mechanisms, even as they acknowledge an incomplete feeling in the overall structure. Brothers Brick and Rebrickable both praise the four exclusive Crystalized ninja variants, the four-armed Crystal King, and the tensegrity-style crystal prison pod as genuine highlights. Owners are even more enthusiastic, averaging 4.8 stars across 371 ratings with a 93% would-recommend rate, suggesting younger fans find plenty to love despite the adult critics' structural reservations.

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LOVED (7)

01Four exclusive Crystalized-season minifigures for Cole, Kai, Jay, and Zane with dual-molded cowls and dual-sided torso prints
02Crystal King minifigure with four arms, exclusive head print, and crystal armor
03Vengestone Guard with crystal armor as a compelling villain side character
04Innovative tensegrity construction on the crystal prison pod, held by three chains in an inverted position
05Sneaky integrated play functions including a hinged staircase connected via a double-ended ball joint bar, swinging stone blades, and a knockdown mechanism
06Extensive collection of exclusive transparent dark-pink elements including 1x15 Technic liftarms and a rocky wall element unique to this set
07Fun and engaging build with Technic connector work that reviewers called educational

CRITICIZED (7)

01The two main structural sections do not directly connect, giving the set a disjointed feel
02Back of the model is noticeably less detailed than the front
03Price-per-piece of roughly $0.114 (11.4 cents) described as a little high by both expert reviewers
04Lack of actual rock and geode panel elements for a set themed around crystals
05Area under the crystal blade described as bland
06Knock-off play function considered too basic
07Small dragon build does not stand reliably on its own

What reviewers are saying

"The Crystal King Temple is a solid Ninjago playset. There are plenty of play features, the core ninja team in exclusive outfits, and some fierce looking foes to battle."

The Brothers Brick

"There are 4 exclusive ninja minifigures: Cole, Zane, Kai and Jay, plus an exclusive Crystal King minifigure with 4 arms, and a Vengestone Guard with crystal armor."

Rebrickable Reviews

Ecosystem

Jurassic World Dominion 76949 Giganotosaurus & Therizinosaurus Attack — The reviewer notes a sturdy central pillar reminiscent of the watch tower in the Jurassic World set's design

71774 Lloyd's Golden Ultra Dragon — The Crystal King minifigure is the same version that appears in this set

71770-1 - Zane's Gold Dragon Jet — Tobymac reviewed a smaller set within this Crystalized wave, 71770-1 - Zane's Gold Dragon Jet and had a great time, looks like this incarnation of Ninjago is going out on a high note.

NinjagoTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 2

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Consensus

BUY

The Brothers Brick

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BUY

"The Crystal King Temple is a solid Ninjago playset. There are plenty of play features, the core ninja team in exclusive outfits, and some fierce looking foes to battle."

Key Pros

✓Exclusive minifigure outfits for the four ninja characters
✓Innovative tensegrity construction for the crystal prison pod
✓Multiple engaging play features including moving staircase, swinging blades, and plunger mechanism

Key Cons

✕Parts-per-piece value is described as 'not-great' at 11 cents
✕Back of the model isn't as detailed or impressive as front

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Rebrickable Reviews

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"There are 4 exclusive ninja minifigures: Cole, Zane, Kai and Jay, plus an exclusive Crystal King minifigure with 4 arms, and a Vengestone Guard with crystal armor."

Key Pros

✓Excellent minifigure selection with exclusive variants
✓Fun build experience
✓Great parts, especially the Trans-Dark Pink beams

Key Cons

✕Two main sections don't directly connect, making it feel disjointed
✕Lacks a wow factor at the heart of the model

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Value drivers

The Brothers Brick: The four exclusive Crystalized season minifigure outfits for Cole, Kai, Jay, and Zane with dual-molded cowls and dual-sided torso prints are the primary value drivers

Rebrickable Reviews: The four-armed Crystal King minifigure with exclusive head print and the four exclusive Crystallized variants of Cole, Zane, Kai, and Jay are the primary value drivers.

Exclusivity

The Brothers Brick: The four ninja minifigures in exclusive Crystalized outfits, the transparent dark-pink elements (1×15 Technic liftarms and rocky wall element unique to this set), and the innovative tensegrity construction are exclusive to this set

Rebrickable Reviews: Set contains six exclusive minifigures (OG four ninjas in Crystallized robes, four-armed Crystal King, Vengestone Guard) and multiple new weapon molds and part prints. Not a retailer exclusive or limited release.

Resale

Rebrickable Reviews: Uncertain; the reviewer suggests waiting for a sale, implying prices may drop before Ninjago's reboot launches.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (6)

Kai - Crystalized

$28

Crystal King

$27

Jay - Crystalized

$18

Cole

$16

Zane

$11

Vengestone Guard

Standout parts (per reviewers)

1×15 Technic liftarms in transparent dark pink
Unique to this set in this color
rocky wall element in transparent dark pink
Unique to this set in this color
minifigure weapons and armorValue
Unique to the Crystalized theme
transparent dark-pink elements throughout
The range of transparent dark-pink elements is impressive, including swords and accessories
Minifig Head Special Dragon Helmet with Trans-Dark Pink Eyes, Teeth, Mohawk (86184pat0001)Value
New mold with custom pattern
Headwear Accessory Mask Crystal King with Magenta Eyes, Yellow Flames Print (86211pr0001)Value
New print for Crystal King minifigure

What Owners Say · summarized from 6 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Most owners love the temple's aesthetics and minifigures for the price, but some feel the build is incomplete or uninspired, with mixed clarity on instructions.

COMMON PRAISE