LEGO Reviews Ninjago71786

Zane's Ice Dragon Creature

Name: LEGO Zane's Ice Dragon Creature 71786
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 71786
Rating: 4.81 (1116 reviews)

73 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB2022973 pcsHigh agreement · 98%

Expert reviews

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Owner ratings

1.1K+

Consensus

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BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"A Recommended set with a BrickScore of 72.7 and an outstanding owner approval rating of 4.81 out of 5 across over 1,100 reviews: Ninjago fans get a substantial 2-in-1 dragon build with a strong five-figure lineup and transparent ice detailing that makes it one of the better entries in the creature sub-line."

Zane's Ice Dragon Creature earns a BrickScore of 72.7 and a Recommended tier, driven entirely by owner feedback given no dedicated expert reviews are in the pool. Across 1,116 ratings on Amazon, Walmart, and LEGO.com, owners average 4.81 out of 5 with 95% recommending the set. Buyers consistently highlight the 2-in-1 build option, impressive dragon scale, five-figure lineup including Zane and Pixal, and the sturdy construction that holds up to active play.

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LOVED (6)

012-in-1 build flexibility converting between dragon and mech forms
02Impressive size and sturdiness for the piece count
03Five minifigures including Zane, Pixal, Bone Knight, Bone Warrior, and Bone King
04Transparent blue ice-effect detailing throughout the dragon
05Smooth build experience suitable for ages 9 and up
06Companion skeleton warrior hideout as a secondary model element

CRITICIZED (3)

01Leg scale pieces on top may loosen with heavy play use
02Some buyers felt the set could offer a slightly lower price or additional minifigures for the value
03Owners preferring a purely four-legged dragon form noted the design compromise for the mech conversion

What reviewers are saying

"the biggest the biggest thing here that's good overall with it is the color scheme which is nice and consistent"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

"I really wanted to love this set, and I do, but it's not perfect."

Rebrickable Reviews

Ecosystem

UCS Hulkbuster — Unlike the Hulkbuster which feels overpriced and bad, this set feels overpriced but is fundamentally good, making it easier to justify the price

Star Wars Justifier set — This set's quality justifies its price better than the Justifier set

Earth Dragon from same season — Uses the same lower jaw piece as the Earth Dragon; shares design philosophy

70748-1 Titanium Dragon — This set has more than double the parts and offers something new for old fans rather than being a direct re-release. It is an improvement on Zane's previous Titanium Dragon, but with a much higher part count so it isn't exactly a fair comparison.

NinjagoTier 2Investment Grade

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Consensus

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JANG's LEGO Reviews

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"the biggest the biggest thing here that's good overall with it is the color scheme which is nice and consistent"

Key Pros

✓Consistent and well-paced build experience
✓Excellent color scheme throughout, including finished underbelly
✓Outstanding part quality consistency, especially gold pieces across multiple plastic types

Key Cons

✕Wing articulation is very limited - cannot fold down or back despite having sections that can bend up
✕Parts around legs easily fall off when touched due to low clutch power and poor stud engagement geometry

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"I really wanted to love this set, and I do, but it's not perfect."

Key Pros

✓Impressive, original dragon design that stands apart from other dragons
✓Excellent color scheme with light aqua, gold, and transparent blue accents
✓Improvement on previous Titanium Dragon with double the parts

Key Cons

✕Six-legged design is problematic—removing middle legs improves appearance and standing
✕Front and middle legs collide when posed together

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Investment Layer

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Exclusivity

JANG's LEGO Reviews: LEGO Ninjago theme; likely wide retail availability given standard pricing

Rebrickable Reviews: Wide retail release under the Core line

Resale

Wolf of Bricks: Strong aftermarket growth observed; set trading at 71% premium to lowest historical price within weeks of retirement

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (5)

Pixal ' P.I.X.A.L.

Bone King

Bone Knight

Zane

Bone Warrior

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Dual-molded transparent light aqua and trans light blue head piece
Demonstrates advanced understanding of refraction and creates crystalline appearance; described as having nice thickness, smoothness, and crystalline feel rather than plastic appearance
Transparent light blue teeth pieces
Printed transparent pieces that maintain the crystalline ice dragon aesthetic
Gold-molded socket piece (latest generation)
Three different types of plastic molded in gold that all match in hue, metallic sheen, and texture - described as fantastic achievement in part consistency
Glossy transparent ice/glass effect pieces with refraction
Finished with very glossy surface allowing light transmission with slight refraction from angles, creating convincing ice or glass appearance
Mech body piece (sand blue)
Used on front of set; demonstrates satisfying connection
New-style prototype Racer Speed Champions large fender piece
Has studs on inside; smooth finish variant likely first use of this piece type overall

What Owners Say · summarized from 31 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners overwhelmingly praise Zane's Ice Dragon Creature as an excellent, sturdy set with impressive design, 2-in-1 versatility, and strong playability for Ninjago fans.

COMMON PRAISE

+2-in-1 build versatility and replayability
+Sturdy, heavy-duty construction that holds together during play
+Beautiful ice-themed design with transparent blue details and spikes
+Great for varying skill levels and ages (9-10 year olds can build independently)

COMMON COMPLAINTS