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Young Dragon Riyu

Name: LEGO Young Dragon Riyu 71810
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 71810

75 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB2024132 pcsHigh agreement · 96%

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Synthesized Verdict

"Young Dragon Riyu earns its Recommended verdict with a BrickScore of 74.8 and a 4.78 owner rating across 1,371 reviews. It is the best-value entry point into the Dragons Rising lineup, packing three key characters and a genuinely charming posable dragon into a $15.99 set."

Young Dragon Riyu draws consistent praise from Brickset and a wide base of LEGO.com owner-reviewers as a standout value entry in the Ninjago Dragons Rising line. At $15.99 for 132 pieces, the set delivers a highly posable sand-blue dragon, three key series protagonists, and an exclusive new hair element for Sora, all at a price point that exceeds expectations. Owners are enthusiastic: 1,371 ratings average 4.78 out of 5 across all retailers, with 77% recommending on LEGO.com. The one consistent criticism is the lack of an articulated jaw, leaving the underside of the head visually hollow.

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LOVED (7)

01Excellent dragon design that is accurate to the Dragons Rising animated series
02High posability via ball-jointed legs despite the small scale
03Sand-blue color scheme with printed scales standing out from most LEGO dragons

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CRITICIZED (3)

01No articulated jaw, leaving the head hollow and visually awkward from below
02Stickers required on the dragon's legs rather than printed decoration
03Build is straightforward and brief, which may not satisfy experienced builders

Build Facts what critics report

🧩 Difficulty

beginner

🎯 Audience

collectors

In Their Words most-used terms across every critic review

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What reviewers are saying

"Young Dragon Riyu is a must-have set for NINJAGO fans, given its character selection"

Brickset Reviews

"It's able to be fully posed and played with, unlike the dragon set from the same series."

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

Dragon set from Ninjago Legends series — This Fire Knight Mech is superior because it is fully poseable and playable, unlike the Dragon which is only a display model and cannot be picked up or posed despite looking nice.

Coal Mech — The Fire Knight Mech is smaller than the Coal Mech benchmark but offers better value with the integrated diorama and comes with more playable functionality.

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BUY

"Young Dragon Riyu is a must-have set for NINJAGO fans, given its character selection"

Key Pros

✓Excellent dragon design
✓Continuity between baby and adolescent Riyu
✓Appealing range of characters

Key Cons

✕No articulated jaw
✕Underside of head is completely hollow, appearing awkward from some angles

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"It's able to be fully posed and played with, unlike the dragon set from the same series."

Key Pros

✓Extensive and functional articulation throughout with useful ball joints
✓Build order starts with the mech, not the base—getting to the good stuff quickly
✓Each sub-assembly goes together well and feels secure

Key Cons

✕Weak point at hand where finger holder can pop off due to single stud attachment
✕Knees open up significantly when bent with no coverage

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (3)

Sora - Shoulder Pads, Headphones

Arin - Shirt with Orange Dragon, Hood with Horns

Wolf Mask Warrior / Wolf Mask Claw Warrior - Dark Blue and Dark Azure Mask, Shoulder Armor

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Sora's new hair element
New dual-moulded headpiece with cat ears, exclusive to this set and recreating her hairstyle from the animated series with effective texture
Arin's dual-moulded mask
New mask element with golden horns protecting forehead
Textured 4x6 shell piece
Introduced in January and previously used on mechs; suits Riyu well, mirroring the ridges on head
Wolf Mask Warrior's dual-moulded mask
Combines dark blue and dark azure with impressive moulded detail across teeth; reverse reveals head wrap underneath
Sand blue wings
Returning from Rising Dragon Strike sets released in January
1x1 slopes and 1x2 half pyramid slopes
Provide nice texture along tail, continuing from body