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NINJAGO City Markets

Name: LEGO NINJAGO City Markets 71799
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 71799
Rating: 4.59 (120 reviews)

88 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: AA20236,163 pcsHigh agreement · 100%

Expert reviews

2analyzed

Owner ratings

120

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"NINJAGO City Markets scores 87.5 on the BrickScore with near-universal praise across reviewers and owners alike: 21 unique minifigures, 6,163 varied pieces at $0.06 per piece, a working tram, a flushing toilet, and enough Easter eggs and Ninjago lore to occupy fans for weeks make this one of the strongest large-scale LEGO releases in recent memory."

NINJAGO City Markets is broadly regarded as one of the most impressive large-scale LEGO sets in recent years, earning a BrickScore of 87.5 and a "Highly Recommended" tier. Reviewers consistently praise the 6,163-piece build for its extraordinary variety of techniques, 21 unique minifigures including long-awaited character debuts, working features like the cable car and flushing toilet, and outstanding value at roughly $0.06 per piece. Owners rate it 4.59 out of 5 across 120 ratings, with 87% recommending it on LEGO.com, closely aligning with the expert consensus.

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LOVED (10)

0121 unique minifigures including long-requested Ninjago character debuts like all elemental masters
02Extraordinary piece count of 6,163 at $0.06 per piece for a $369.99 set
03Working cable car tram mechanism
04Functional flushing toilet detail celebrated across multiple reviews
05Removable building interiors as a new modular design feature
06Dense Easter eggs and in-universe references including Bionicle torso print and Mindstorms sticker
07No build repetition despite massive piece count
08Wheelchair elevator feature praised for inclusivity
09Seamless compatibility with earlier Ninjago City modular sets
10Approximately 30 hours of engaging build experience

CRITICIZED (7)

01High sticker count of approximately 70 to 72 stickers, including difficult transparent ones
02Some connection points use only one stud, making sub-assemblies fragile mid-build
03Cable car crank can be stiff for adult hands
04Dark print coloring in instruction books makes some steps hard to read
05Minor alignment issue when connecting to Ninjago City Gardens (third-level restaurant offset one stud)
06Price point of $369.99 is a significant commitment
07Plastic bags rather than the paper bags LEGO indicated may appear

What reviewers are saying

"The new LEGO Ninjago City Markets has it all and so much more!"

Tiago Catarino

"71799 NINJAGO City Markets is spectacular, in both overall appearance and function"

Brickset Reviews

Ecosystem

Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle — Ninjago City Markets offers better value for money despite similar piece count

Rivendell — Ninjago City Markets offers better value for money despite similar piece count

UCS Razor Crest — Ninjago City Markets offers better value for money despite similar piece count

Previous Ninjago City sets (3 sets) — Connects modularly to previous sets in the subtheme, maintains style consistency

NinjagoTier 1Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 2

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

Tiago Catarino

Expert Video Source

BUY

"The new LEGO Ninjago City Markets has it all and so much more!"

Key Pros

✓Exceptional value for money at $370 for 6000+ pieces
✓21 minifigures with unique character designs and new elements
✓Working flushing toilet mechanism is novel and exciting

Key Cons

✕Gearing on cable car could allow faster movement
✕Limited loading/unloading space for cable car with adult hands

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Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"71799 NINJAGO City Markets is spectacular, in both overall appearance and function"

Key Pros

✓Spectacular appearance
✓Beautiful mix of architectural styles
✓Clever building techniques

Key Cons

✕Slightly awkward layout
✕Marketplace could be busier with more stalls

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Investment Layer

Buy now (3)Wait for sale (0)

Value drivers

Tiago Catarino: Racer Seven with Tahu Bionicle mask torso and canister packaging is unique

Brickset Reviews: Detective Zane (new character), Chamille (completing Elemental Masters roster), Cyrus Borg (first cyborg minifigure form), and Racer Seven (BIONICLE fan reference) are key minifigure value drivers

Exclusivity

Tiago Catarino: LEGO retail exclusive, releasing June 4th

Brickset Reviews: LEGO exclusive; modular building set with characters and references exclusive to this set

Resale

Tiago Catarino: Not explicitly discussed

Brickset Reviews: Not explicitly addressed, but context suggests modular city sets maintain strong secondary market value based on discussion of older sets being expensive

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (42)

Chamille

Miss Demeanor - Air Tanks

Cyrus Borg

Arin - Urban Arin

Dareth - Sons of Garmadon, Bartender

Dareth

Standout parts (per reviewers)

New baker hat elementValue
Came with two of these elements, new to the reviewer
New window frame with diagonal bar piece
Weird window frame featured on street vendor stall and balcony
New stove dial elementValue
Used in both bakery stove and another location on the set
New pot/frying pan piece
Featured in sushi place, new to the reviewer
Transparent neon green garage door elements
Used as guard rails on overpass
Harry Potter wand boxes as steps
Repurposed as stairs leading to bedroom, clever part usage

What Owners Say · summarized from 50 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Most owners praise the massive 6,163-piece set for incredible detail, exclusive minifigures, and outstanding value, but quality control issues, fragile construction, and frustrating missing parts plague a vocal minority.

COMMON PRAISE